The conservative opposition have accused the government of wanting to introduce online censorship.
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End of an era as last of Poland’s iconic Ruch kiosks closes
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Over 31,000 of the famous green and yellow booths once dotted Poland’s streets.
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Danone to invest €50 million in medical food plant in Poland
The investment will expand a facility already run by the firm to allow it to produce food for people with special dietary needs.
Greece becomes 13th member of Three Seas Initiative on EU’s eastern flank
President Andrzej Duda hailed Greece’s accession as a great “success”.
Polish central bank surprises market with larger-than-expected interest rate cut
The interest rate cut, from 6.75% to 6%, is Poland’s first in three and a half years.
Polish state energy giant to invest $1bn in carbon storage
The investment will bring the company closer to its goal of reducing its carbon footprint by 25% by 2030.
Polish left pledges 35-hour working week
The Left also unveiled three new female co-leaders to join its existing three male ones.
Poland cuts tax for first-time homebuyers and raises it for those buying multiple properties
The changes are part of efforts to help young people buy their first home as Poland grapples with a housing shortage.
Poland’s largest power producer to go carbon neutral by 2040
It aims to end the use of coal – which is still Poland’s main source of power – for electricity and heat generation by 2030.
Record 51% of Poles supplementing public healthcare with private, finds study
A quarter (24%) exclusively use the public National Health Fund (NFZ), which is a record low.
Soros-backed fund completes majority purchase of Polish newspaper
Figures associated with Poland’s conservative ruling camp have raised concern about the deal, which comes just weeks before elections.
Poland bans sale of energy drinks to under-18s
Producers or importers who fail to properly label energy drinks can be fined up to 200,000 zloty (€44,677).
Poland “losing race for Ukrainians” and “urgently needs migrants”, warn business leaders
EU data indicate that some Ukrainian refugees are moving west.
EU wants Ukrainian grain to “destabilise” Poland ahead of elections, says minister
An EU-approved ban on Ukrainian grain imports is due to end next month and Poland wants to extend it.
