The enthusiasm also boosted Polish companies, with the blue-chip WIG20 index reaching a new all-time high.
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Poland celebrates “historic moment” as Baltic states cut links to Russian power grid
“This is the final step towards emancipation from the post-Soviet sphere of dependence,” declared President Duda.
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Poland to ban Russian coal imports, saying it “can’t wait any longer for EU to act”
The Polish government admits that there are “legal doubts” over such a unilateral embargo by an EU member state.
Poland moves to end rule banning onshore wind construction
Poland was among Europe’s leaders in installing wind capacity, but new restrictions saw investment dry up after 2016.
Polish government announces latest overhaul of tax system, including lower income tax
A middle-class tax allowance will be withdrawn, business owners’ healthcare contributions changed, and a preferential system for single parents restored.
Poland sees mass tourist cancellations amid war in neighbouring Ukraine
The state tourism agency has sought to reassure international travellers that Poland remains a safe destination.
One fifth of Polish small and medium firms report negative impact from Ukraine war
The war has caused particular disruption for transport and logistics companies.
Poland campaigns to replace Russia in G20
A minister says the idea has been “very well received” by the United States.
Poland announces plans to “de-Russify” economy with “anti-Putin shield”
The first part of the package aims to lower high food prices, give additional payments to pensioners and invest in energy independence.
How Europe can become independent from Russian energy
Michał Wojtyło
Ending reliance on Russia will be challenging and expensive for Europe, but is achievable.
Poland’s first self-sufficient electricity microgrid launched at former coal mine
The microgrid is supplied by solar and wind generators, as well as gas, and currently provides electricity to 54 households.
Free clothes “shop” for Ukrainian refugees opens in disused Polish mall
The Kraków Plaza mall has also been turned into a temporary shelter for hundreds of refugees from Ukraine.
Poland “will be independent from Russian gas in six months”, says PM
“We need to cut the oxygen from this war – money from the oligarchs, from oil, gas and other commodities,” says Mateusz Morawiecki.
Ukrainian refugees face difficulties exchanging money in Poland, warns human rights commissioner
Many currency exchanges are not accepting hryvnia at all or are only offering extremely low conversion rates.
