The EU’s largest producer of coking coal producer reported a 1 billion zloty loss in the first half of 2026.
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Polish president backs down and approves government’s windfall tax on fuel companies
The government immediately moved to reintroduce subsidies on fuel prices for consumers.
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Polish PM condemns “disgrace” of failed Venezuela oil deal under former government following FT report
State energy giant Orlen lost hundreds of millions of dollars it handed to intermediaries.
“Don’t be a creep”: Polish ice cream company launches campaign against sexual harassment of staff
Good Lood has empowered its staff to refuse service to customers making inappropriate remarks.
Poland and other V4 countries will block EU climate policies that raise energy costs, warns Tusk
“Energy prices in this region must fall,” said the Polish prime minister alongside his V4 counterparts.
Poland secures further $4bn financing from US to buy American military equipment
Poland’s defence minister called it a “great honour”, because such financing is “granted only to the best allies”.
Robots “protest” in Warsaw to demand regulation of AI and automation
The human organisers say there needs to be greater public debate over the impact of new technologies on the labour market.
Poland’s oldest operating electric train, 63-year-old “Granny”, returns to the tracks after a refurb
The train has been in operation since 1963.
Poland to begin using sewage water to cool power plants
The measures are intended to reduce the use of fresh water and make the power system more resilient to increasingly regular droughts.
Poland offers businesses seats on presidential plane for foreign visits
The presidential chancellery is already accepting applications for firms to join Karol Nawrocki’s visit to New York this month.
Poland moves to allow local communities to ban short-term rentals
The growth of such accommodation has prompted a backlash in Poland.
Poles eating more meat but drinking less alcohol
The average person in Poland ate 82 kilograms of meat in 2025, which was 7.5% more than a year earlier.
Poland is terrible at promoting itself – but has never had better press
Daniel Tilles
Politicians should let Poland’s achievements speak for themselves, and support those already telling its story.
Polish government sets out draft 2027 budget with deficit remaining at 7.1% of GDP
Defence, healthcare and the energy transition are among the spending priorities.
