Uber has warned that the change will lead to longer waiting times and higher prices.
Business
Levi Strauss closes factory in Poland after over three decades
The firm and city have announced support for the 650 people who will lose their jobs.
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Prosecutors to investigate firm of deputy minister accused of selling fake treatments for sick children
The politician denies the claims, saying he is the victims of a “perfidious media attack aimed at breaking up the government majority”.
Poland’s inflation jumps again to highest level since 2000, exceeding forecasts
Annual inflation reached 7.7% in November, the fifth consecutive monthly rise.
With record numbers in quarantine, retailers struggle for staff in Poland
Over 630,000 people are in quarantine, more than in any previous wave of the virus.
Polish high schooler wins Intel award for AI system to stop road accidents
Maksymilian Paczyński, 17, has been recognised for designing an AI system to prevent drivers from falling asleep at the wheel.
Sales of unproven Covid treatment soar in Poland’s least-vaccinated region
The treatment has been promoted by some doctors and a deputy government minister.
Polish government announces tax cuts to soften blow of inflation
The package – worth an estimated 10 billion zloty – is a response to the highest inflation in two decades.
Opel Astra factory in Poland to be repurposed after 23 years of operation
Almost 3 million Astras were produced at the site, which will now shift to other models and increase its workforce.
Median salary in Poland grows 62% in a decade
The median wage of 4,703 zloty is significantly lower than the more widely cited mean salary.
Belarus limits oil flow to Poland due to pipeline “repairs” amid growing tensions on border
The Druzhba pipeline sends oil from Russia to European refineries.
Polish energy firms worry about coal shortages ahead of winter
Reserves of coal have shrunk and global demand has increased amid economic rebound from the pandemic.
South Korea joins Poland’s nuclear race with offer of six reactors
France and the United States have also expressed interest.
Polish state rail operator plans bus services to stations in fight against transport exclusion
PKP is planning to launch a subsidiary company that would provide bus transit to train stations from remote locations.
