Among the eight eastern member states that joined in 2004, only Lithuania (60.3%) was found to have had a bigger premium.
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Polish court orders Google to stop favouring its own price-comparison service in search results
Ceneo, a leading Polish price comparison engine, requested the order while it proceeds with a lawsuit accusing Google of unfair practices.
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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.
Famous fast food stand to disappear from in front of Warsaw landmark after 30 years
Locals have rallied in support of Bar Lussi.
Iconic Kraków milk bar closes
The milk bar, Żak, had been providing cheap, hearty, freshly made meals to locals for decades.