Michelin also awarded a Polish restaurant with a green star for the first time, recognising a commitment to sustainable gastronomy.
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Ridesharing firms report big loss of drivers after new rules require them to hold Polish driving licence
One provider says it has lost 15% of its drivers and another reports that it now has 26% fewer drivers in Warsaw.
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State firm signs deal with US partner in bid to develop Poland’s first nuclear power plant
Nuclear power will “help us to protect the environment but will also substantially reduce the costs” of electricity, says KGHM.
If Poland fails to pay fines, the money will come from its EU funds, says European Commission
“Poland is not paying any fines at this stage,” says the country’s Europe minister amid an escalating dispute over Turów coal mine.
Poland condemns “brutal German-Russian alliance” over Nord Stream pipeline
The Polish president and prime minister this week both criticised the project.
US-owned TVN24 receives last-minute renewal of broadcasting licence in Poland
But the future of TVN still remains in doubt as parliament considers legislation to restrict foreign media ownership.
Restaurant becomes first in Poland to require diners be vaccinated
Diners will have to show a certificate proving vaccination, recovery from COVID-19, or a recent negative test.
Polish government announces new spending as growth boosts budget by 78.5bn zloty
Local government budgets will be boosted, as well as spending on healthcare, infrastructure and higher education.
“The rich have got richer, it’s time for a reset,” says Polish finance minister
“It is important that society does not stratify,” says Tadeusz Kościński.
Poland facing shortage of 100,000 IT specialists
With Polish IT talent being snapped up by foreign companies, Poland has itself sought to entice specialists from abroad.
Poland moves to close Sunday trading ban loophole that allowed big chains to stay open
Big chains have started offering postal services to remain open.
Unused prepaid phone credit to be returned to consumers under Polish government plan
“This is the most pro-consumer law in the history of the telecommunications market in Poland,” said a deputy minister.
Poland lost 1,600 small shops in past year as Poles switch to discounters
Polish consumers say they are doing less frequent but bigger shopping trips.
“Press freedom state of emergency” declared in Poland by Reporters Without Borders
A ban on reporting from the Belarus border and a proposed media ownership law add to concerns over press freedom in Poland, says RSF.
