Grupa Azoty says its inability to withdraw funding for the Polish National Foundation caused “damage of great magnitude to the company”.
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4.5 million Poles blocked their identity number to protect against fraud
Since June, all financial institutions have been obliged to check the status of a PESEL number before granting a loan or signing a contract.
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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.
Poland’s coal industry finally burns out
Maria Wilczek
Miners blocked change for decades, but further delay has become too costly
Polish imports of used cars rebound after pandemic and ahead of anticipated tax rise
Poland has the EU’s highest share – 36.5% – of cars older than 20 years.
