Alicja Ptak
Poland’s energy transition is being held back by its legacy as a major coal producer and political inaction.
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Poland signs $3.8bn deal with US for modernisation of entire F-16 fleet
The Polish fleet of 48 F-16 fighter aircraft, which were bought two decades ago, will be upgraded to a modern version.
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Polish delivery giant InPost to create network of electric vehicle charging stations
InPost has already installed over 200 charging points available to its delivery drivers at logistics centres and near its parcel lockers.
Polish state auditor fails to approve government budget spending in unprecedented decision
The auditor found that “violations of basic budgetary principles” have been carried out “on an unprecedented scale”.
Intel to build $4.6 billion chip plant in Poland
The project, which will create 2,000 jobs, is the largest greenfield investment in Polish history.
EU court issues key ruling in favour of Polish Swiss franc mortgage holders
The ruling affects 130,000 cases pending before Polish courts in a dispute between banks and the borrowers of mortgages in foreign currencies.
Poland plans record minimum wage rise
Poland’s minimum monthly wage would rise to 4,300 zloty (€963) gross in July 2024, 23% higher than its current level.
Ryanair to build €134 million training centre in Kraków
Ryanair is Poland’s largest carrier by passenger numbers and accounts for 55% of traffic at Kraków’s airport.
Polish state energy giant Orlen explains increased Russian oil imports
“Infrastructural constraints make it impossible to fully cover Czech demand for oil from directions other than Russia,” says Orlen.
Polish government blames “foreign interests” for ruling against coal mine
A court suspended the government’s environmental approval for Turów coal mine.
Polish energy giant Orlen eyes acquisition of troubled fertilizer plant from Azoty
Orlen has been taking over state competitors at a rapid pace in recent years in a bid to become a global player.
Costa del Pole: Polish buyers snapping up record amounts of property in Spain
Alicja Ptak
In 2022, Poles bought almost 3,000 properties in Spain, 160% more than a year earlier.
Poland recorded EU’s largest emissions decline in 2022
Poland produced almost 8 million tonnes less of CO2 equivalent last year, according to new EU data.
PepsiCo opens 1 billion zloty snack plant in Poland
The facility is PepsiCo’s first in the EU designed to measure CO2 emissions, with the aim of achieving net zero emissions by 2035.
