“We are learning from local consumers and laying the groundwork for a long-term presence in Romania,” says Żabka’s vice president.
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Polish government proposes 3% hike in minimum wage for 2026
The proposed increase was criticised by both trade unions and business groups.
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Kraków museums receive biggest private art donation in 100 years
The Starmachs are donating 50 million zloty worth of works, including pieces by Magdalena Abakanowicz and Mirosław Bałka.
Poland’s Orlen to buy gas producer KUFPEC Norway in $445 million deal
The $445 million transaction will boost Orlen’s gas output in Norway by one-third.
Polish state mining firm offers Black Friday discounts for online coal sales
The promotion – the first for the company – comes amid weak demand.
Poland set to receive first €5bn from EU recovery funds
A minister says the decision is due to the “very effective work” of the current government and not because Donald Tusk is set to come to power.
Kraków’s Christmas market ranked as best in Europe
Two other Polish cities, Wrocław and Poznań, were also ranked in the top ten, making Poland the only country to feature three times.
Government’s flagship canal project was “uneconomical path to nowhere” finds Polish state auditor
The Supreme Audit Office noted that costs had more than doubled and found 213 million zloty of unlawful spending.
Poland’s Orlen ranked among Europe’s 50 largest companies in new Fortune list
It is the only firm in the Central and Eastern Europe region between Germany and Russia to make it into the top 50.
Mike Tyson spotted in Polish village buying pigeons
Tyson has often spoken of his love of pigeons, which he has kept since he was a child growing up in New York.
Poland agrees £4 billion deal with UK for air defence missiles and launchers
It is the largest ever commercial agreement between the two countries.
Polish tech entrepreneur launches free “Code with Pope” classes for children with Vatican’s blessing
The 60-hour course will be available in Spanish, English, Italian and Polish and provide a foundation of knowledge of Python.
Polish truckers block Ukraine border crossings, demanding restoration of prewar entry limits
Polish transport firms say there has been a “flood” of Ukrainian carriers since restrictions were loosened in the wake of Russia’s invasion.
Anger over topless modelling shoot in Polish state-owned coal mine
The mine operator says it was misled about the nature of the photo shoot.
