Poles traditionally celebrate Christmas on the evening of 24 December, but it is not a day off work.
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Poles’ purchasing power 33% lower than European average
Residents of Warsaw, however, have a disposable income 5.9% above the European average.
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Ukraine to sue EU over Poland refusing to increase freight permits
Kyiv says that its free trade agreement with the EU has been breached.
The state-backed accelerators drawing foreign startups to Poland
Veronica Snoj
The startup ecosystem is thriving, but would benefit from more private capital.
Poland closes schools and announces compulsory vaccines for teachers, medics and uniformed services
Restaurants, bars, hotels, cinemas, theatres and places of worship will also have to further limit capacity, and nightclubs will close.
President Duda pitches for Qatari investment in Poland on Doha trip
Qatar has supplied three quarters of Poland’s liquefied natural gas.
“Rising energy prices are cost of EU membership,” says Polish deputy PM
Jacek Sasin pointed to the high costs of EU carbon permits, which are particularly heavy for coal-reliant Poland.
Polish firm buys German rubber plant in largest private foreign investment in Poland’s history
The move will make Synthos – which is owned by Poland’s richest man – the second-largest producer in the global synthetic rubber market.
Solar-powered shelf labels launched by Polish firm to reduce food waste
The firm is also working with Google on using its cloud technology and artificial intelligence to dynamically change prices
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.
