It was the largest demonstration so far during ongoing protests by farmers in Poland.
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Polish farmers begin blockade of Slovak border to stop Ukrainian grain imports
The opposition PiS party has called on the government to introduce an immediate embargo on Ukrainian goods.
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Poland’s effective energy policy means independence from Russian gas no longer a pipe dream
Paweł Musiałek
An arbitration victory against Gazprom is the culmination of long-term efforts.
Triple blow of drought, frost and lack of migrant workers will see food prices soar in Poland
Further price rises will add to what is already one of the world’s highest levels of inflation.
Open malls, closed shops: retailers push for lower rent as Poland loosens lockdown
Maria Wilczek
Shopping centre owners, already squeezed by retailer-friendly regulations, are in a tough spot.
Microsoft announces $1 billion investment in Poland
The project will be Poland’s largest ever IT investment.
Progressive economists challenge neoliberal prescription for Poland’s coronavirus recovery
Wojciech Kość
Can Poland spend its way out of the crisis?
Almost half of workers “more efficient” at home as pandemic accelerates changes to working model in Poland
A quarter of people working from home would not mind continuing to do so.
Poland to introduce “Netflix tax” on streaming services amid new coronavirus crisis measures
The new measures aim to boost government subsidies and broaden social security payments exemptions.
At Warsaw’s historic market halls, small vendors struggle to survive the lockdown
Percy Metcalfe
Hala Gwardii and Hala Mirowska have survived Warsaw’s tumultuous history, but the pandemic presents new challenges.
Polish media under the pandemic: fears over financial future and political interference
Barbara Erling
Polish media have suffered during the global crisis, but also face some unique challenges and dangers.
How Chernobyl fake news poisons nuclear energy debate in Poland
Karolina Baca-Pogorzelska
Nuclear energy remains controversial in Poland, despite relatively high support for building a power station.
Polish government publishes list of “unpatriotic” firms importing milk from other EU countries
The blacklist comes amid a campaign encouraging Poles to “consciously buy Polish products”.
Farmers warn of food crisis in Poland due to lack of migrant seasonal workers during lockdown
Residents with work and family links across the borders with Germany and the Czech Republic have also called for restrictions to be loosened.
