Agata Pyka
The arrival of a more liberal government helped take the conservative broadcaster to the top of the news ratings.
Business
Poland’s LOT loses out at last minute in bid to buy largest Czech airline Smartwings
Turkey’s Pegasus Airlines instead sealed a €154 million deal for its Czech counterpart.
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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.
Polish government informs Facebook of “strong opposition” to ban on far-right party
The government says it will press ahead with its “Freedom Act”, intended to guarantee free speech on the internet.
ArcelorMittal pays bonuses to staff in Poland who vaccinate against Covid
Employees will get 1,000 zloty (€441) for being fully vaccinated and the same again once they receive a booster.
Poland may seek to block EU climate package, says deputy PM
This week, a state-owned energy supplier sent customers information that 67% of their bills result from EU policies.
Polish state oil giant sells assets to Saudi Aramco and Hungary’s MOL ahead of merger
The sales include hundreds of petrol stations and a share in an oil refinery.
EU climate goals to cost Poland €530 billion by 2030: report
“The numbers are terrifying” and “confirm our worst fears”, says a deputy prime minister.
Polish government to scrap VAT on food and gas in latest anti-inflation package
The package will cost the state budget between 15 and 20 billion zloty.
Poland’s investment zone sees record year in 2021, drawing in €8.2bn
The value of investments was up by 145%, reaching €8.2 billion, and more than 16,800 jobs were created, a 186% increase.
Officials appeal for clarity on tax overhaul as finance ministry launches chat service
Tax officials said they were “outraged and deeply concerned” at the “hastily” introduced changes.
Soros-backed investor completes 40% purchase of leading Polish media house
The deal is the third involving funds linked to the billionaire in Poland in recent years.
Inflation reaches 8.6% in Poland after sixth consecutive monthly rise
The last time a higher figure was recorded was in November 2000.
Poland fires ambassador to Prague over remarks on coal mine dispute
The ambassador said the Polish side had shown “arrogance” and “lack of empathy” towards the Czechs.
