An investigation has cast doubt on Warsaw’s dealings with the firm and the government’s decision to remove it from the sanctions list.
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Polish mayor offers town’s castle to Elon Musk as European base
“Although he is focusing on Italy for now, today we decided to bravely offer him a much better location.”
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Polish conservatives boycott IKEA after advertising pulled from TV station over anti-immigrant remarks
“We won’t buy anything from you anymore,” wrote a politician from the opposition PiS party.
Poland produced record wind energy at Christmas but grid struggled to cope
The grid operator had to order operators to turn off some wind turbines and transfer power to other countries under an emergency procedure.
Polish government puts public media into liquidation amid dispute with president
The unprecedented decision will further complicate an already complex and contested legal situation.
Polish farmers suspend protest at Ukraine border crossing but truckers intensify blockade at another
Waiting times at the Dorohusk crossing rose to over 30 days.
President vetoes Polish government’s budget plans due to public media takeover
“There cannot be consent in view of the flagrant violation of the constitution and the principles of a democratic state of law,” said Duda.
Cost of rent in Poland up 62% since 2015, fifth-fastest rise in OECD
Between 2015 and 2022, the average wage in Poland also rose by 24.5%.
New Polish government updates budget with election promises, including 30% raise for teachers
The new budget assumes an 11% higher deficit than planned by the previous administration.
Decision to disband Ukraine border blockade overturned by Polish court
One of the protest leaders says they now plan to resume the blockade on Monday.
Tusk announces “Christmas present” of first €5bn in EU funds to be paid to Poland this year
Ursula von der Leyen said she “welcomes [Tusk’s] commitment to put the rule of law at the top of the government agenda”.
Main index on Warsaw Stock Exchange rises to historic high after EU funds announcement
It has risen over 35% since the begining of the year.
New Polish government “may invalidate” final arms deals signed by predecessor
The included a $2.6 billion deal with South Korea to purchase over 150 self-propelled howitzers.
Mayor disbands Polish truckers’ blockade of one border crossing with Ukraine
Traffic at the Yahodyn-Dorohusk crossing has resumed as normal for the first time since the protest began early last month.
