On 1 January, the minimum wage in Poland rose to 30.50 zloty per hour before tax, which at current exchange rates is $7.37, 12 cents above the federal minimum wage in the US.
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Poland ends agreement with Russian-based Intersputnik space communication network
The decision is part of Poland’s strategy to “refrain from cooperation with representatives of Russia”.
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Poles set aside more savings following interest rate hikes
The value of new deposits put into savings accounts in Poland in the final quarter of 2021 was 9 billion zloty higher than in the previous quarter.
Two wind turbine tower factories to open in Poland
The development comes as Polish state-owned energy firms are looking to develop the country’s first offshore wind farms.
Polish government prepares bill to boost home-working rights
Employers would be barred from refusing requests to work at home from certain groups and required to cover the costs.
Poland among Europe’s leaders in kosher and halal meat, despite uncertainty around ritual slaughter
Anna Rzhevkina
Almost one third of Poland’s meat exports are kosher and halal.
Polish state energy firms take page from Brexit playbook with anti-EU campaign
Paweł Wiejski
Like with the infamous ”Brexit bus”, trying to counter the misinformation only seems to spread it further.
Polish state firm signs deal to start work on nuclear reactors with US firm
Poland’s mining giant KGHM wants to repurpose its existing coal plants.
Poland generated record amount of electricity from wind in January
Wind turbines met around a third of the country’s electricity needs at times.
Poland forecast to have EU’s highest inflation this year
But it will also have the EU’s joint third highest GDP growth, according to new forecasts from the European Commission.
Planned mega-airport still makes sense despite new lower passenger forecasts, says Polish government
However, the government argues that the project still makes financial sense.
Orlen: will Poland’s eagle soar?
Jakub Wiech
The Polish state oil giant has an opportunity to join the European elite, but this will come at a high price.
Supermarkets rebrand as bus stations and book clubs to evade Sunday trading ban
Retailers have been seeking new ways to remain open after the government closed a previous loophole.
Samsung to invest 900m zloty to expand production in Poland
The South Korean firm will expand its output of refrigerators and washing machines in Poland from 4 million units annually to 5.2 million.
