Polish author Andrzej Sapkowski’s fantasy books have spawned a hugely successful video game franchise and Netflix show.
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Poland says it will not meet EU milestone to reform “junk contracts”
Critics say that such contracts are used by employers to reduce labour costs and that they put employees in precarious positions.
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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.
Catholic diocese builds solar power plant in Poland
The facility will produce enough green energy to meet the demand of over 1,200 households.
“Making a better world instead of another banking app”: harnessing AI for good in Poland
Alicja Ptak
Polish foundation Tech to the Rescue wants to shift the conversation around artificial intelligence.
Families of Polish WWII victims sue German firms for millions in compensation
Bayer and Henschel are being sued for €4.3 million by the descendants of two Polish businessmen victimised during the German-Nazi occupation.
“Container town” opens in Poland to house thousands of Asian workers building chemical plant
The opposition has accused the government of hypocrisy over migration.
Poland’s LOT completes first flight from Asia via North Pole ahead of potential new route
The polar route could reduce flight times between Tokyo and Warsaw by 1.5 hours, says LOT.
Poland backtracks on plans to limit cash payments
A party in the ruling coalition described limits on cash payments as an infringement of freedom at the behest of “eurocrats” and the “banking lobby”.
Polish delivery giant InPost to create network of electric vehicle charging stations
InPost has already installed over 200 charging points available to its delivery drivers at logistics centres and near its parcel lockers.
Polish state auditor fails to approve government budget spending in unprecedented decision
The auditor found that “violations of basic budgetary principles” have been carried out “on an unprecedented scale”.
Intel to build $4.6 billion chip plant in Poland
The project, which will create 2,000 jobs, is the largest greenfield investment in Polish history.
EU court issues key ruling in favour of Polish Swiss franc mortgage holders
The ruling affects 130,000 cases pending before Polish courts in a dispute between banks and the borrowers of mortgages in foreign currencies.
Poland plans record minimum wage rise
Poland’s minimum monthly wage would rise to 4,300 zloty (€963) gross in July 2024, 23% higher than its current level.
