Those employed in Poland work on average the third-longest hours in the European Union.
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Poland signs deal with US consortium to continue developing first nuclear plant
Westinghouse and Bechtel were first chosen in 2022 as partners on the 192 billion zloty ($51 billion) project.
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Poland overtakes US to have world’s second largest lithium-ion battery production capacity
The value of Poland’s exports in the battery sector increased from around 1 billion zloty in 2017 to 38.6 billion zloty (€8.24 billion) in 2022.
Poland remains EU’s biggest importer of Russian LPG, paying €710 million to Moscow last year
Almost two thirds of all Russian liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) imported to the EU last year was bought by Poland.
Polish left proposes housebuilding programme, more childcare and boosting energy transformation
The Left wants to build 300,000 social housing units over the next four-year parliamentary term.
Poland is facing a housing crisis, but politicians are offering the same failed solutions
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The prices of buying and renting have soared.
Fuel consumption reached record high in Poland in 2022
The war in neighbouring Ukraine is believed to have been a major factor in increased fuel demand in Poland.
Poland announces €427 million investment in ammunition production
Poland’s efforts to ramp up ammunition production this week received EU backing.
Poland seeks to limit inflow of Ukrainian grain onto EU markets following farmer protests
Farmers say that increased Ukrainian grain exports have caused a drop in prices.
EU agrees to ban sale of petrol and diesel cars with Poland only member state opposed
As recently as yesterday, Poland’s climate minister had declared that her government “will block this document together with other countries”.
Polish opposition party proposes payments for mothers who return to work
Donald Tusk named the policy “granny payments” because grandmothers often care for children while mothers work.
US, Canadian and Polish firms sign contracts for developing nuclear reactors
The nuclear small modular reactors (SMRs) being developed by the group will be deployed in Poland by state energy firm Orlen.
Rising cost of living has pushed 17% of Poles to take on additional employment, finds study
Most Poles (70%) say their financial situation has deteriorated over the last year, compared to 50% who said the same a year ago.
Polish drugstore chain withdraws teen cosmetics line after sexual branding backlash
“Make me wet”, “I like it rough”, “Show me your dirties” and “Sleep with me” are some of the slogans used by the brand.
