Poland will provide over 7.4 billion zloty (€1.7 billion) in state aid for the investment.
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State firms terminate cooperation with Polish Olympic Committee
The Olympic committee has faced accusations of misspending funds and failing to properly support athletes.
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Polish Left and unions call for rules limiting working hours during extreme heat
They note that, while regulations specify minimum working temperature in cold weather, there is no equivalent maximum temperature during hot weather.
Polish parliament approves bottle deposit system to boost recyling
The system, under which a deposit of 50 groszy will be added to the price of a bottle or can, is due to launch in 2025.
Poland signs contract with Belgian-Qatari consortium to build new container terminal
The Polish government hopes for the terminal to become “a serious competitor to Hamburg,” the busiest port in the region.
Poland needs 2 million immigrants to counteract ageing of society, says state insurance fund
There are currently over 1 million foreign workers registered in Poland following years of large-scale immigration.
Poland takes over Russian oligarch’s stake in Polish chemicals group Azoty
Viatcheslav Kantor, a Russian oligarch seen as close to Vladimir Putin, controls a 20% stake in Azoty.
Poland overtakes Spain on EU household wealth index
In terms of actual individual consumption (AIC) taking account of price differences, Poland has overtaken Spain and almost caught up with Ireland.
Design concept unveiled for Poland’s planned “mega-airport”
The designs were prepared by the firm of world-renowned British architect Sir Norman Foster.
Polish medical council calls on government to end new prescriptions limit
The measure was intended to stop online “prescription factories”, but some elderly patients have been left without medicines
Polish state energy firm Orlen enters Austria with purchase of 266 petrol stations
“This is a great day for the Polish economy,” said Orlen’s CEO, Daniek Obajtek.
Poland to create new plant for printing banknotes
“We are safeguarding future generations’ access to Polish currency, to cash,” says the interior minister.
Poland receives first Abrams tanks from US
Poland is the first European or NATO country – other than the US itself – to operate Abrams tanks.
Poland’s Orlen to buy 6 million tonnes of crude oil from BP, covering 15% of annual demand
“The contract with BP could be potentially a starting point for further cooperation in the energy transition,” says Orlen’s CEO.
