The Future Tech Poland (FTP) programme aims to close a funding gap in Poland’s venture capital market.
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Belgian court orders Poland to pay Pfizer €1.3bn for Covid vaccines
Poland says it intends to “pursue all legal means available to change this decision and defend its interests.”
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Tusk confirms previous government’s “mega-airport” project will continue
“Poland will become one big megalopolis,” said the prime minister.
Number of Michelin-starred restaurants in Poland doubles in new guide
Michelin also awarded a Polish restaurant with a green star for the first time, recognising a commitment to sustainable gastronomy.
Ridesharing firms report big loss of drivers after new rules require them to hold Polish driving licence
One provider says it has lost 15% of its drivers and another reports that it now has 26% fewer drivers in Warsaw.
Labour inspectorate warns against lifting penalties for unintentionally employing immigrants illegally
The proposed change could “increase the scale of the problem of foreigners illegally staying in Poland”.
Parliament excludes labour violations from whistleblower law, angering left-wing junior ruling party
“Pigs have more protection than Polish workers,” said the left-wing labour minister.
Polish government plans 7.6% minimum wage rise in 2025
The proposal has been cautiously welcomed by both business and trade union figures.
Poland “is the place to grow your tech business”, says Microsoft president
Brad Smith encouraged global tech firms to invest in Poland, which he says can establish itself as an “AI Valley”.
Boeing expands engineering facilities in Poland, creating hundreds of jobs
“Our teams in Poland will strengthen Boeing’s efforts to innovate and compete,” says the firm’s chief engineer.
Kraków looks abroad as student numbers fall by 40% in a decade
The Polish city is famous for its universities, in particular the 660-year-old Jagiellonian.
Arabic signs appear in Polish resort town amid surge in tourists from Middle East
Zakopane saw a record number of Arab visitors in 2023 and bookings are up 20% this year.
Half of Poles opposed to adopting euro
The findings come amid an election campaign in which the opposition PiS party has made opposing the euro central to its platform.
US ambassador criticises Polish regulator for not renewing licence of US-owned TV channel
It risks undermining the confidence of foreign investors as well as the “common values and interests” of Poland and the United States, said the ambassador.
