Talks focused on security, and in particular on the need to provide continued support to Ukraine.
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Polish government ends 0% VAT on food after two years
Poland's government has announced that it will end the 0% VAT rate on food that was introduced two years ago to help soften the blow of soaring inflation. The finance ministry argues that the recent slowing of price rises renders the measure no longer necessary....
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World Bank: Polish economy more resistant to virus than others in region and could even benefit
“In the medium term, Poland may benefit from reshuffles within global supply chains.”
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The government hopes to improve transport links, reduce emissions and boost domestic manufacturers.
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The new canal will help ships avoid Russian waters.
Polish government considers creating state-owned grocery chain to help farmers and consumers
Retail experts worry that a state-owned chain would make it difficult for others to access funds.
Phone mast set on fire in Poland following rollout of first 5G network
The telecoms industry says that such acts of vandalism are on the rise.
Supermarket chain faces fine for misleading “patriotic consumers” by labelling foreign produce as Polish
Portuguese-owned supermarket chain Biedronka could be fined up to 10% of annual turnover.
Recruitment agency charters flight bringing Ukrainian workers to Poland
Polish businesses face a shortage of workers after an exodus of about 150,000 Ukrainians
Poland’s largest mining company starts selling coal online with home delivery amid lockdown
Polish Mining Group (PGG) – the EU’s largest producer of hard coal – has revamped its online presence
Poland to extend international flight ban but domestic connections will resume
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