The Coradia Max trains will be manufactured in the Polish city of Chorzów.
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Polish parliament approves increased taxes on alcohol and sweet drinks, but presidential veto looms
The finance ministry has presented the plans as a way to improve Poles’ health but critics say they are simply a revenue-generating measure.
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Poland signs contract with Belgian-Qatari consortium to build new container terminal
The Polish government hopes for the terminal to become “a serious competitor to Hamburg,” the busiest port in the region.
Poland needs 2 million immigrants to counteract ageing of society, says state insurance fund
There are currently over 1 million foreign workers registered in Poland following years of large-scale immigration.
Poland takes over Russian oligarch’s stake in Polish chemicals group Azoty
Viatcheslav Kantor, a Russian oligarch seen as close to Vladimir Putin, controls a 20% stake in Azoty.
Poland overtakes Spain on EU household wealth index
In terms of actual individual consumption (AIC) taking account of price differences, Poland has overtaken Spain and almost caught up with Ireland.
Design concept unveiled for Poland’s planned “mega-airport”
The designs were prepared by the firm of world-renowned British architect Sir Norman Foster.
Polish medical council calls on government to end new prescriptions limit
The measure was intended to stop online “prescription factories”, but some elderly patients have been left without medicines
Polish state energy firm Orlen enters Austria with purchase of 266 petrol stations
“This is a great day for the Polish economy,” said Orlen’s CEO, Daniek Obajtek.
Poland to create new plant for printing banknotes
“We are safeguarding future generations’ access to Polish currency, to cash,” says the interior minister.
Poland receives first Abrams tanks from US
Poland is the first European or NATO country – other than the US itself – to operate Abrams tanks.
Poland’s Orlen to buy 6 million tonnes of crude oil from BP, covering 15% of annual demand
“The contract with BP could be potentially a starting point for further cooperation in the energy transition,” says Orlen’s CEO.
Catholic diocese builds solar power plant in Poland
The facility will produce enough green energy to meet the demand of over 1,200 households.
“Making a better world instead of another banking app”: harnessing AI for good in Poland
Alicja Ptak
Polish foundation Tech to the Rescue wants to shift the conversation around artificial intelligence.
