Initially constructed by Napoleon, Modlin Fortress was later expanded by Poland’s Russian rulers.
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Whisky now Poland’s fastest-growing alcohol export after sales rise fivefold since 2021
Poland’s exports of spirits, once dominated by vodka, are “increasingly varied and diversified”, says an industry group.
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Part of Poland’s nuclear plans in question after negative assessment by security agency
Orlen Synthos Green Energy, which plans to deploy nuclear small modular reactions, has rejected the assessment.
Polish parliament votes to extend energy price freeze for first half of 2024
The outgoing ruling Law and Justice party argued that the price freeze should be extended for the whole of 2024.
EU approves first €5 billion for Poland from recovery funds
Brussels has until now withheld funds over rule-of-law concerns, but the new money comes from a separate part of the package.
Polish manufacturer accused of programming failures into its trains to gain more servicing business
The firm has denied the reports and announced legal action against those responsible for spreading the claims.
Port of Gdańsk sees 40% cargo growth amid war in Ukraine, second-largest in EU
In terms of overall cargo volume, Gdańsk was the EU’s 10th busiest port.
EU and Poland clash over resolving Polish truckers’ blockade of Ukraine border
Warsaw wants a return of the pre-war entry-permit system for Ukrainian trucks coming to the EU.
Lagarde: EU law will protect Polish central bank chief if new government unlawfully prosecutes him
The incoming coalition has suggested that Adam Glapiński could be put on trial for violating his constitutional obligations.
Project launched to create “Polish ChatGPT”
The Polish Large Language Universal Model (PLLuM) will be open source and free to use.
China’s Sanhua to build electric vehicle parts plant in Poland
It will invest between 160 and 208 million zloty (€37-48 million) in the plant, which is expected to employ 350 people.
Controversy in Poland over incoming coalition’s plans to loosen rules on building wind turbines
The parties behind the bill deny that it will allow expropriation of private land to be used for wind farms.
Orlen loses 6 billion in market value on incoming government’s levy plans
PiS accused the opposition of deliberately trying to bring down the value of the state-owned firm.
Polish couple receive UN award for housing 14,000 Ukrainian refugees in their hotel chain
The Grochowskis’ “philanthropic work has had an indelible impact on thousands of refugees”.
