The Polish fleet of 48 F-16 fighter aircraft, which were bought two decades ago, will be upgraded to a modern version.
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Polish delivery giant InPost to install life-saving defibrillators on parcel lockers
The initiative will focus on areas that currently lack publicly accessible devices.
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Polish president and PM visit White House to mark 25 years of Poland in NATO
Talks focused on security, and in particular on the need to provide continued support to Ukraine.
Polish government ends 0% VAT on food after two years
Poland's government has announced that it will end the 0% VAT rate on food that was introduced two years ago to help soften the blow of soaring inflation. The finance ministry argues that the recent slowing of price rises renders the measure no longer necessary....
Zloty returns to pre-pandemic exchange rate against euro after EU funds unlocked
In recent weeks, the zloty has also been rising strongly against other major currencies, including the US dollar, Swiss franc and British pound.
Poland’s longest tunnel to slash train journey times from Kraków
Journey times will be reduce by as much as two thirds.
Polish parliament calls for EU sanctions on Russian agricultural imports
The resolution also calls on the EU to protect markets from “excessive” Ukrainian imports and withdraw “unreasonable and costly” climate policies.
Presidential visit highlights failings and opportunities in Poland’s relations with Africa
Jacek Płaza
Poland lacks a coherent and consistent strategy.
Poland fines US-owned TV station for “biased” report on pope’s response to child sex abuse
TVN has condemned the decision, calling it an attempt at “censorship and intimidation”.
Poland claims success in EU agreement to revise road transport deal with Ukraine
The European Commission has proposed measures to ensure that the agreement does not cause “major disturbances” in EU road transport markets.
Protesting farmers clash with police in Warsaw
Demonstrators started fires in front of the prime minister’s office and some have thrown fireworks at police officers.
Poland signs €1.5bn arms deal with Sweden as it welcomes incoming NATO ally
“This is equipment that has already proven its worth in combat in Ukraine,” says Poland’s defence minister.
Polish city’s offer of cheap rent in return for renovating apartment leads to overnight queue
The popularity of the scheme highlights the difficulties many Poles face in finding housing.
How much grain is Poland importing from Ukraine and Russia?
Alicja Ptak
Imports from Russia doubled in 2023 while those from Ukraine halved. But the former are still a small fraction of the latter.
