Coal generated 52.2% of power, by far the highest figure in the EU.
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Poland launches tender for fastest-ever trains, capable of up to 320 km/h
Currently, the fastest trains in Poland are Pendolinos that can reach maximum speeds of 200 km/h.
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No foot and mouth disease detected in Poland but “threat greater than ever”, says agriculture minister
Thousands of cattle have been slaughtered in Slovakia and Hungary following FMD cases there.
German group files further legal challenge to planned Polish deepwater port
The group, Lebensraum Vorpommern, claims the project “will lead to an environmental catastrophe”.
Poland only has enough supplies to fight war “for a week or two”, says security chief
His remarks have been criticised by a deputy defence minister, who says they are not true and will be exploited by Poland’s enemies.
Poland approves financing for first nuclear plant but awaits EU approval
The government wants to provide 60bn zloty (€14.4bn) to cover 30% of the costs of the plant.
Polish province affected by ongoing border crisis launches voucher scheme to encourage tourism
The scheme will offer visitors a voucher of up to 400 zloty (€96) to spend on accommodation.
Billionaire tasked by Tusk with cutting red tape in Poland submits first 111 proposals
The ideas include reducing hurdles for people to obtain disability support and making it easier for businesses to collect debts.
Polish government approves bill to ease building of onshore wind farms
The climate minister says the bill will help reduce electricity prices but the conservative opposition has criticised the plans.
Poland’s oldest news magazine to distribute subscriptions through parcel lockers
Tygodnik Powszechny hopes the partnership with InPost can be “revolutionary” for a press industry that has struggled amid falling paper sales.
Polish opposition blame death of Kaczyński associate on prosecutors who questioned her days earlier
Barbara Skrzypek was questioned regarding alleged wrongdoing involving a firm linked to Kaczyński.
Ukrainian immigrants have “positive impact on Poland’s GDP and budget”, finds report
There are around 1.5 million Ukrainians in Poland, making them by far Poland’s largest immigrant group.
Poland launches programme offering internships to diaspora
The “Poland. Business Adventure” scheme will also be open to people who demonstrate a particular interest in Poland.
Poland launches campaign to raise awareness of Polish achievements
A recent poll showed that 20% of Poles feel ashamed of their country, up from 14% in 2010.
