The rebound followed a period of slow growth in 2023, when GDP expanded by just 0.1%.
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Polish state energy giant Orlen raises $1.25 billion in debut North American bond issue
Demand for the bonds was more than three times higher than expected.
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Ukraine condemns dumping of grain transiting through Poland
Around 160 tonnes of corn was destroyed, says Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Oleksandr Kubrakov.
Police interventions fall by half after Polish city bans alcohol sales at night
The ban resulted in a decreased number of police interventions and intoxicated people referred to care centres, informed the city hall.
Poland’s real wage growth fastest in 16 years
The salary growth was boosted by the record increase in minimum wage.
Zelensky condemns Polish farmers’ protest as “erosion of solidarity”
Ukraine’s interior minister added that the blockade of the border by prostesters “impacts Ukraine’s defence capabilities”.
Inflation in Poland below 4% for first time in almost three years
Inflation has slowed rapidly from its peak of 18.4% in February last year.
Polish president criticised by DR Congo over cooperation with Rwanda
Duda held talks with Rwanda’s president over economic relations and cooperation in defence.
Poland’s ”mega-airport” plans caught in political headwind
Jacek Płaza
The new government has announced a pause and audit of the €69 billion CPK project.
Polish farmers launch 30-day protest, blocking roads and Ukraine border crossings
The farmers are protesting against EU climate policies and agricultural imports from Ukraine.
Polish mint creates world’s first “flying coin”
The coin’s denomination is 1,766 Cameroonian francs, but its real value is much higher, says Mint of Poland.
US approves $1.2 billion sale of military airships to Poland
They will allow the Polish army to monitor the skies “on a whole new level”, says a Polish deputy defence minister.
State energy giant Orlen sold assets to Saudis for billions below value, finds Polish audit office
The sale, which gave the Saudis partial control over one of Poland’s two oil refineries, “resulted in significant security risks”.
Polish firm introduces four-day working week for its 400 staff
Staff will work normal hours on the remaining four days of the week and pay will not be reduced.
