New data from state statistical agency show that unemployment fell to 4.9% in June.
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Polish state firm sold parts used in Iranian “suicide drones” deployed by Russia in Ukraine
The CEO of the firm has been charged and could face up to ten years in jail.
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Poland’s post-pandemic tax cure may be a bitter pill
Maria Wilczek
PiS has financed lavish spending with a booming economy. Now it will need new sources of revenue.
Poland loses 1,800 shops in a year as small grocery stores, kiosks and megastores close
At the same time, discount and medium-sized stores have been multiplying.
Polish biotech firm strikes deal to produce Novavax Covid vaccines in Poland
Mabion’s founder said the deal was “the first step” for vaccine production in Poland.
Polish state oil giant completes media takeover as editor promises to defend independence
Orlen now owns hundreds of local newspapers and websites.
Amazon enters Poland with unannounced overnight Polish website launch
The new Polish website is expected to attract local sellers to the platform.
Over 200 businesses to sue Polish state for “unconstitutional” lockdown, seeking billions in compensation
They say they are due billions of zloty in compensation.
Unprecedented Czech legal challenge to Polish coal mine could be “catastrophic” for Poland
Paweł Wiejski
It is the first such case at the ECJ.
NfP podcast: “The opposition must be more professional” – interview with Leszek Balcerowicz
The former finance minister talks about PiS’s social spending, rule of law and the opposition.
Warsaw skyscraper becomes EU’s tallest building
Varso Tower is 310 metres tall, overtaking Frankfurt’s Commerzbank Tower and also The Shard in London.
Europe’s largest factory for energy storage systems to be built in Poland
Northvolt says its $200 million investment in Gdańsk will create solutions “for ending dependence on fossil fuels”.
Sales of plant-based meat alternatives doubled in Poland last year
Many of the biggest meat producers now offer vegan and vegetarian ranges.
Map of Warsaw’s surviving pre-war businesses encourages public to support them through pandemic
The oldest shop dates back to 1819, while the list also includes Poland’s first coffee roaster, established in 1882.
