The EU holds around €210 billion of frozen Russian sovereign assets, the bulk of them in Belgium.
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Inflation continues to slow in Poland, hitting 13-month low of 2.8%
Inflation has now stayed within the central bank’s 1.5–3.5% target for two months, prompting analysts to expect a rate cut next week.
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Polish president moves to reappoint central bank chief for second term
“The president positively assesses Governor Glapiński’s actions aimed at limiting the economic effects of the epidemic.”
Westinghouse signs agreements to supply nuclear technology to Poland
The agreements include the possible construction of six AP1000 nuclear reactors.
Unions start strike at Europe’s leading electric bus producer in Poland
Left-wing MPs visited the factory to back the striking unions, but Solaris says unions broke of negotiations prematurely.
Poland closes loophole allowing shops to evade Sunday trade ban by offering postal services
Supermarkets including Carrefour, Kaufland and Netto, which have been exploiting the exemption, have announced they will now not be open on Sundays.
IKEA offers paid internships to refugees in Poland
Refugees “often need support in entering the labour market”, says an NGO working with IKEA on the programme.
Polish state oil giant plans nine low-emission “hydrogen hubs” in Poland, Czech Rep and Slovakia
The company is aiming to be climate neutral by 2050.
The Polish Deal: how a landmark tax reform has turned into a PR disaster for the government
Marcin Makowski
The programme was supposed to breathe new life into the ruling coalition and carry them into the next elections.
Ruling party proposes law requiring 80% of music on daytime radio to be Polish
At least half of content across the whole month would need to be Polish, which would be the highest such quota in Europe.
Poland accuses Ukraine of blocking rail shipments in “unprecedented” move
Transport to Poland via Ukraine from 15 countries – including China – has been blocked since the end of November.
Poland set to resume work on largest hydroelectric plant after 33 years
Construction of the 750 MW plant first started in 1972 but was abandoned in the 1980s.
Supermarket chains cut prices in Poland following suspension of VAT
Discounters Lidl and Aldi have become the first to announce price drops in response to the government’s “anti-inflation shield”.
State auditor raises concern over government’s mega-airport plans
NIK said the government project lacks business justification and has unrealistic assumptions in its timeline and budget.
