Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, imports to the EU of timber supposedly from Kazakhstan have risen 325-fold in value.
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Polish bank explains exemption from fees for Ukrainian accounts following criticism
The bank says its hands are tied by Polish and EU rules regarding the type of account offered to Ukrainian refugees.
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Truckers suspend blockade of Ukraine border after agreement with Polish government
The protests have been suspended until 1 March while truckers give the government time to implement the agreement.
New Polish government orders PiS-linked priest’s college to return state funds
It made the decision because the programme of studies covered by the grant requires students to provide a letter from their parish priest.
Poland’s biggest chocolate maker Mondelez to invest $1m in solar power at factories
One of the firm’s solar installations will be its largest in Europe.
State firm behind Poland’s planned “mega-airport” donates 400,000 zloty to local church
The official appointed by the new government to oversee the project has criticised the donation.
Mortgage applications in Poland hit record high in December as subsidy system comes to an end
The total value of mortgage applications in Poland rose by 421% year-on-year in December to a record high of over 10 billion zloty.
Historic Fiat car factory in Poland to close after 75 years
The factory produced the iconic Fiat 126p, dubbed “Maluch”.
Polish region gives 2 million zloty for traditional sheep grazing
The authorities aim to preserve biodiversity, landscapes, local traditions and the source of the area’s famous sheep milk cheese.
Polish conservatives boycott IKEA after advertising pulled from TV station over anti-immigrant remarks
“We won’t buy anything from you anymore,” wrote a politician from the opposition PiS party.
Poland produced record wind energy at Christmas but grid struggled to cope
The grid operator had to order operators to turn off some wind turbines and transfer power to other countries under an emergency procedure.
Polish government puts public media into liquidation amid dispute with president
The unprecedented decision will further complicate an already complex and contested legal situation.
Polish farmers suspend protest at Ukraine border crossing but truckers intensify blockade at another
Waiting times at the Dorohusk crossing rose to over 30 days.
President vetoes Polish government’s budget plans due to public media takeover
“There cannot be consent in view of the flagrant violation of the constitution and the principles of a democratic state of law,” said Duda.