Olivier Sorgho
Over 31,000 of the famous green and yellow booths once dotted Poland’s streets.
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Polish farmers hold anti-EU protest in Warsaw
Organisers say they were opposed to “five dictates from Brussels”.
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Polish delivery giant sparks grammar debate in trademark battle
InPost has asked contractors not to use grammatical case endings for the name of its “paczkomat” parcel lockers.
Warsaw unveils plans to more than double size of metro
The expansion would ensure that over half of Varsovians will live within one kilometre of a metro station, up from 28% currently.
Procedure granting Ukrainian refugees access to Polish labour market used 900,000 times
A minister welcomed the growing Ukrainian workforce, which “complements our labour market” and “pays taxes here in Poland”.
Poland still getting 10% of oil from Russia, admits minister, blaming lack of EU embargo
State energy firm Orlen says it can only reduce imports further if the EU introduces a full embargo on Russian oil.
Polish government’s planned mega-airport conceived by “very stupid politicians”, says Ryanair CEO
The head of Poland’s airport project says it would be “a waste of time to comment” on Michael O’Leary’s remarks
Polish parliament approves law to unblock building of onshore wind farms
The final version was watered down from the original proposal, leading to criticism from the wind industry and opposition.
Poland’s consumer authority brings charges against supermarket chains Auchan and Intermarché
UOKiK accuses the retail chains of exploiting contractual advantage against small suppliers of agricultural produce.
Poland to buy $10 billion in HIMARS rocket launchers and ammunition
“A major reinforcement of Poland’s artillery is getting closer,” said Poland’s defence minister after the US agreed to sell almost 500 rocket launchers.
Amazon charged with misleading customers by Polish consumer authority
If found guilty, Amazon could be fined up to 10% of its annual turnover.
Poland’s second largest wind farm launched by firm belonging to country’s richest woman
The new 121 MW wind farm features Europe’s longest underground power line.
Discount chain Biedronka becomes the largest employer in Poland
The firm, owned by Portuguese conglomerate Jeronimo Martins, has overtaken longstanding leader Poczta Polska, the state post office.
Warm winter “saved” Poland from gas shortage but more investment needed, says energy official
Poland must boost its gas storage facilities but also upgrade its electricity grid to allow for more supplies from renewable sources.
