Poland this year joined the world’s largest 20 economies.
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Record number of workers in Poland despite shrinking and ageing population
More people are working beyond retirement age and previously economically inactive adults, especially women, are entering the labour market.
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Polish state energy giant Orlen halts petrochemical plant project launched under former government
Billions have already been spent on the planned plant but Orlen says halting the project now will save the firm from likely losses.
Polish ruling party’s presidential candidate outlines aims on abortion, defence and economy
Trzaskowski pledged to end Poland’s “embarrassment on the international stage and medieval anti-abortion law”.
US provides further $4bn military financing loan guarantee to Poland
The financing “underscores the United States’ steadfast commitment to Poland’s security”, says the State Department.
Commission investigating visa corruption recommends prosecution of ex-PM and other ministers
Former PM Mateusz Morawiecki and foreign minister Zbigniew Rau are among the senior PiS figures accused of wrongdoing.
Polish farmers hold “warning protests” across Poland
They oppose the proposed EU-Mercosur free trade agreement, the European Green Deal, and a potential ban on fur farms.
Microsoft to offer free AI training to one million people in Poland
More than 200 online training courses, catering to both beginners and advanced users of AI, are available in Polish.
Poland and Sweden sign strategic partnership on defence, economy and support for Ukraine
“Poland’s security is Sweden’s security,” said Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson.
Gdańsk Christmas market voted best in Europe
It received almost 12% of the 753,000 votes cast in an online poll by European Best Destinations.
Polish parliament approves making Christmas Eve day off work
The legislation would also introduce an additional trading Sunday in December.
Poland will not support EU-Mercosur free trade deal in current form
France is also opposed to the agreement with South American countries.
Polish farmers renew but then suspend protest blockade at Ukraine border
They are protesting against a proposed EU free trade deal with South America and a Polish agricultural tax.
Struggling battery maker Northvolt to shut down energy storage manufacturing in Poland
The Swedish firm’s factory in Gdańsk, which only opened last year, had initially been planned to be the biggest in Europe.
