Tougher EU emissions rules could hit Poland’s coal-dependent economy in particular.
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Polish and Korean firms sign deal to create missile factory in Poland
The missiles are used by the K239 Chunmoo rocket artillery systems that Poland has purchased from South Korea.
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Limit on cash payments in Poland from 2024 despite criticism
A delay to the new law led the United Poland party to declare “good news for everybody who loves freedom”.
Harsh winter ahead for poor households in Poland amid coal shortages
Anna Rzhevkina
Millions of Poles still heat their homes with coal but now face skyrocketing prices.
Poland’s GDP growth slows in second quarter of 2022
On a quarterly basis, the Polish economy shrank in the second quarter by 2.3%.
Owner of Polish supermarket chain faces fine for “anti-inflation” promotion
The campaign’s complicated rules meant that no customers applied for a refund.
Poland seeks to boost housing by turning vacant malls and offices into apartments
The pandemic has increased empty office and retail space while Poland has a large housing deficit, notes the development ministry.
Polish state energy firms sell stakes in coal mine operator to treasury for one zloty each
The deal is another step in Poland’s plans to move state-owned coal assets to a separate entity.
Ukrainian refugees well qualified and half want to work, finds Polish central bank report
But the language barrier is an issue, with only 5% of Ukrainian refugees declaring that they speak good Polish.
Energy companies must shoulder most of rising costs to protect Polish families, says PM
“The most important thing is that Polish families suffer as little as possible in this crisis.”
Half a million mortgage holders suspend payments in first two days of Poland’s new “credit holiday” law
The prime minister warned that any attempts to obstruct access to the programme by banks will be penalised.
Firm behind Poland’s planned mega-airport signs €1.5 billion deal for design work
“This is currently the largest framework agreement in Europe for this type of work,” says the company.
Poland and Spain to strengthen defence, energy and transport cooperation after Warsaw talks
“I wish I had the kind of understanding within the EU as a whole that I see on the Spanish side,” said Mateusz Morawiecki.
Panic buying leads to sugar shortage in Polish supermarkets
Some supermarkets in Poland have begun to ration sales of sugar after a rush of purchases by consumers fearing shortages and price rises.
