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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Thousands of miners and energy workers protest in Warsaw over concerns at “green transition”
The minister for state assets pledges that talks with unions will start tomorrow.
Polish brewer turns beer left unsold during pandemic into renewable energy
Żywiec collected 35,000 kegs of unused beer to produce biogas.
Czech government to seek €5 million daily fines against Poland for not closing mine
The CJEU ordered the mine to be closed last month, but Poland has not complied.
“Polish Deal” tax reform to shrink state revenue by over 22 billion zloty, says finance ministry
The government will raise the tax-free allowance on income, introduce new child benefits, and offer subsidies for homebuyers.
Poland with EU’s third highest employment rate for non-EU migrants
The share of non-EU citizens in employment in Poland last year was 78%, behind only the Czech Republic and Lithuania.
Poland hopes for Danish government help after Baltic gas pipeline halted over environmental fears
The Baltic Pipe is due to begin bringing Norwegian gas to Poland next year.
Polish state oil giant says legal challenge to stop its media takeover is “obviously unfounded”
Orlen is responding to a court decision to suspend its purchase of hundreds of media outlets.
Most Polish homes to have smart energy meters by 2027 under new law
The new legislation is part of a push to reform Poland’s energy market.
Poland busts largest ever VAT fraud operation, which issued one billion zloty of fake invoices
The illegal operation sold fake invoices worth more than one billion zloty.
Inflation in Poland highest in a decade
Poland has recorded the highest or second highest level of inflation among all EU member states in every month since March 2020.
Poland signs agreement with Spain to cooperate on new transport hub near Warsaw
Poland and Spain will work together to develop a high-speed rail system.
Lost work by Polish master Matejko on display ahead of potential record auction
The 1877 oil painting was not seen for decades before its owner came forward.
