Ukraine currently has a different track gauge to most of Europe, necessitating time-consuming train changes at the border.
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Poland signs largest ever rail deal to buy 42 double-decker trains
The Coradia Max trains will be manufactured in the Polish city of Chorzów.
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Poland calls for transfer of frozen Russian assets to Ukraine
Donald Tusk pledged to tell Viktor Orbán “to his face” at a regional summit that Hungary must show support for Ukraine.
Ukraine condemns dumping of grain transiting through Poland
Around 160 tonnes of corn was destroyed, says Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Oleksandr Kubrakov.
Police interventions fall by half after Polish city bans alcohol sales at night
The ban resulted in a decreased number of police interventions and intoxicated people referred to care centres, informed the city hall.
Poland’s real wage growth fastest in 16 years
The salary growth was boosted by the record increase in minimum wage.
Zelensky condemns Polish farmers’ protest as “erosion of solidarity”
Ukraine’s interior minister added that the blockade of the border by prostesters “impacts Ukraine’s defence capabilities”.
Inflation in Poland below 4% for first time in almost three years
Inflation has slowed rapidly from its peak of 18.4% in February last year.
Polish president criticised by DR Congo over cooperation with Rwanda
Duda held talks with Rwanda’s president over economic relations and cooperation in defence.
Poland’s ”mega-airport” plans caught in political headwind
Jacek Płaza
The new government has announced a pause and audit of the €69 billion CPK project.
Polish farmers launch 30-day protest, blocking roads and Ukraine border crossings
The farmers are protesting against EU climate policies and agricultural imports from Ukraine.
Polish mint creates world’s first “flying coin”
The coin’s denomination is 1,766 Cameroonian francs, but its real value is much higher, says Mint of Poland.
US approves $1.2 billion sale of military airships to Poland
They will allow the Polish army to monitor the skies “on a whole new level”, says a Polish deputy defence minister.
State energy giant Orlen sold assets to Saudis for billions below value, finds Polish audit office
The sale, which gave the Saudis partial control over one of Poland’s two oil refineries, “resulted in significant security risks”.
