A competing Polish app that uses the same speaker saw an 8% increase in new users after it pledged to keep using his human voice.
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President and church support Left’s proposal to make Christmas Eve day off work in Poland
Poles traditionally celebrate Christmas on the evening of 24 December, but it is not a day off work.
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Government promises to boost subsidies and sales for Polish farmers
Farmers have in recent months repeatedly protested for greater government support.
Covid vaccine antigen to be produced in Poland
Mabion has announced a 1.5 billion zloty contract with US firm Novavax.
Czech Republic recalls 17.5 tonnes of Polish pork due to excessive antibiotics
Tests found that the pork mince contained 60 times more antibiotics than permitted.
As the pandemic boosts its thriving outsourcing sector, Poland looks to offer higher-value services
Anna Rzhevkina
Poland has grown into one of Europe’s largest outsourcing centres.
Electricity prices in Poland almost double in a year
Exports of electricity are at their highest level in 15 years, which is further pushing up prices.
Poland’s mega-airport to have “completely different” business model than planned, says exec
The project will now focus more on air cargo.
Shedding a light on Poland’s growing “dark store” business
Maria Wilczek
Around Warsaw, shops are springing up that do not let customers in.
Polish state firm buys further Norwegian gas licences
PGNiG’s annual natural gas output from the Norwegian shelf will rise to 2.5bcm.
Meat consumption falls in Poland as sales of veggie substitutes grow 480% in three years
Sales of fresh meat have fallen 7.5%, show new consumer data.
Ryanair criticises Poland for “wasting billions” on “stupid” mega-airport
The CEO of the planned airport says it is a “a well-thought-out investment, profitable for the Polish economy”.
Polish retail chain introduces “quiet hours” for people with autism
Many autistic people find the sensory experience of shopping difficult, so Empik will turn off music and announcements.
Poles are second most “patriotic shoppers” among big EU economies
The Buy Locally Index looks at imports as a share of consumption, but also accounts for how easy it is to buy local products.
