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Poland’s largest and most advanced satellite reaches orbit
The satellite will provide high resolution images that can be used by various sectors, from agriculture to the military.
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Poland introduces immediate ban on Ukrainian agricultural imports
Ukraine says it “regrets” today’s decision by Poland, which is “contrary to arrangements” between the two countries.
Poland orders checks on all grain importers after reports of Ukrainian industrial wheat used in food
Polish farmers have been protesting that Ukrainian grain imports are lowering prices.
Japan’s Daikin to build €300 million heat pump factory in Poland
Poland had Europe’s fastest-growing market for heat pumps last year.
Half of Poles aged 25-34 live with parents, up from a third two decades ago and among highest in EU
Nearly half of young Poles still living with their parents have a full-time job, which is the second highest proportion in the EU.
Delay in recycling deposit system will cost Poland billions in EU charges, warns industry
The system was supposed to be introduced this year but has still not been approved by the government.
Polish government minister proposes “anti-bug law” to label foods containing insects
“We, as conservatives, as Poles, definitely prefer normal Polish food, Polish meat, Polish dairy products.”
Poland overtakes US to have world’s second largest lithium-ion battery production capacity
The value of Poland’s exports in the battery sector increased from around 1 billion zloty in 2017 to 38.6 billion zloty (€8.24 billion) in 2022.
Poland remains EU’s biggest importer of Russian LPG, paying €710 million to Moscow last year
Almost two thirds of all Russian liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) imported to the EU last year was bought by Poland.
Polish left proposes housebuilding programme, more childcare and boosting energy transformation
The Left wants to build 300,000 social housing units over the next four-year parliamentary term.
Poland is facing a housing crisis, but politicians are offering the same failed solutions
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The prices of buying and renting have soared.
Fuel consumption reached record high in Poland in 2022
The war in neighbouring Ukraine is believed to have been a major factor in increased fuel demand in Poland.
Poland announces €427 million investment in ammunition production
Poland’s efforts to ramp up ammunition production this week received EU backing.
