His remarks have been criticised by a deputy defence minister, who says they are not true and will be exploited by Poland’s enemies.
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Poland approves financing for first nuclear plant but awaits EU approval
The government wants to provide 60bn zloty (€14.4bn) to cover 30% of the costs of the plant.
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Poland has 13% fewer farms than a decade ago but their average size is growing
Agriculture in Poland is become more concentrated and specialised.
Labour costs three times lower in Poland than eurozone average and gap widening
The gap between wages in Poland and the eurozone continues to grow.
Poland has sweeter Coca Cola, finds study on varying quality of products offered across EU
Eastern member states have complained about “dual quality” of branded products sold across the EU.
Poland records highest ever solar energy production
Wind generation also recently set a new record, as Poland seeks to transition away from coal.
Report finds air traffic controllers sleeping on job and colluding to inflate earnings at Warsaw airport
A video shows one worker taking out a mattress to sleep on.
Polish company unveils world’s first card for receiving payments without a terminal
The card allows users to receive payments from clients or friends using their mobile phones.
Poland records highest ever trade surplus of 7% of GDP in 2020
The current account has improved, with growing exports of electronics and EU funds.
Polish state oil giant CEO denies corruption claims and submits to official asset investigation
Daniel Obajtek has been accused of suspect real estate purchases, nepotism and perjury.
Poland bets on nuclear as it seeks to reduce reliance on coal
Wojciech Kość
Some environmental groups are critical, and even nuclear enthusiasts fear the plans may be difficult to implement.
Poland’s “last new coal power plant” being dismantled after costing state firms over 1.5 billion zloty
Ostrołęka C is to be turned into a gas-powered plant instead.
Poland’s post-pandemic tax cure may be a bitter pill
Maria Wilczek
PiS has financed lavish spending with a booming economy. Now it will need new sources of revenue.
Poland loses 1,800 shops in a year as small grocery stores, kiosks and megastores close
At the same time, discount and medium-sized stores have been multiplying.
