The aircraft have been named after Poland’s famous “Winged Hussar” heavy cavalry units.
Business
Polish government approves budget with record defence and health spending – and record deficit
Poland’s relative defence spending – already the highest in NATO – will rise to to 4.7% of GDP in 2025.
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Polish businesses declare support for abortion protests, prompting boycotts from some customers
Firms are allowing staff to join a general strike and are supporting women’s organisations.
Poland ranks 28th in European purchasing power index
Poles’ purchasing power is around half the European average.
Poland unveils €400 million support package for businesses affected by new Covid restrictions
The measures aim to help the hospitality, entertainment, fitness and retail industries.
Kraków hotel offers rooms to the homeless over winter as pandemic leaves it empty
“We need to help each other in these difficult times,” says the owner.
Police clash with anti-lockdown protesters in Warsaw on first day of new restrictions
Thousands, including leading far-right figures, attended the march.
Poland’s lack of colonial past can help its businesses succeed in Africa
Jacek Płaza
Poland can share its own experiences of economic transformation.
Concerns in Poland ahead of All Saints’ Day, when millions traditionally visit cemeteries
Normally, millions of Poles visit cemeteries around the holiday.
Standoff between authorities and anarchists occupying “Pandemic” squat in Polish city
Anarchists occupied the empty building in protest against a lack of housing, but the authorities say it is in a dangerous state of disrepair.
Polish farmers back EU ban on vegetarian “burger” and “sausage” labelling
“The fate of our common heritage is at stake,” say farmers ahead of a European Parliament vote.
Amazon hiring 12,000 workers in Poland this year amid rumoured launch of Polish platform
The e-commerce giant employs 18,000 people in Poland, mostly in its nine distribution centres.
Poland and Ukraine condemn “illegal occupation” of Crimea and call for closer cooperation
In a joint declaration, the two countries’ presidents also sought to ease tensions over World War Two history.
ArcelorMittal to permanently shut down blast furnace at Kraków steelworks due to pandemic
The decision has been met with opposition from unions, who threaten a strike.
