“We are learning from local consumers and laying the groundwork for a long-term presence in Romania,” says Żabka’s vice president.
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Polish government proposes 3% hike in minimum wage for 2026
The proposed increase was criticised by both trade unions and business groups.
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German ambassador hits back at Polish defence minister over accusation of helping finance Russia’s war
Poland has also spent billions on Russian energy imports, noted the ambassador.
Volvo launches new electric vehicle tech centre in Poland
The software development centre in Kraków will employ up to 600 people.
Poland announces purchase of 1,400 domestically made “Borsuk” infantry fighting vehicles
The government says the acquisition may be the Polish arms industry’s largest contract in 50 years.
“Housing is a right, not a commodity”: Polish opposition proposes interest-free mortgages
The idea has been criticised by, among others, The Left, which points out that it does not fix the problem of a housing shortage.
Warsaw refuses to certify 157 “micro-apartments” in city’s “Hong Kong” complex
Officials say that the apartments were built as hotel rooms but are being sold on the open market.
Norway wealth fund puts Polish state oil firm “under observation for serious human rights violations”
Its ethics council is concerned at Orlen’s ownership of dozens of local media outlets.
Google, Amazon, Mercedes and Ikea warn Poland it will lose investment without more green energy
“Without green energy, the Polish economy is in danger of losing its competitiveness and attractiveness.”
Poland may have Europe’s most modern high-speed rail network in 20 years, says EU official
He also notes that Poland will play a key role in integrating Ukraine into the EU’s transport network.
Number of electric cars in Poland grows 63% in a year but remains well below government target
The Polish government originally wanted one million electric vehicles on Polish roads by 2025, but so far there are only 67,000.
Ukrainian couple open “Crimea” restaurant opposite Russian embassy in Warsaw
“We want to remind the Russians working opposite that Crimea belongs to Ukraine and nothing will change that.”
Banks may not seek extra fees for invalided loans, says EU court advisor on Polish case
Polish banks’ shares fell after the opinion was published.
Inflation eats into Poles’ doughnuts ahead of “Fat Thursday”
On the last Thursday before Lent, Poles eat over 100 million doughnuts – an average of more than 2.5 per person.
