The tax brings in around 5 million zloty (€1.2 million) to Zakopane’s budget every year.
Energy & Climate
Poland announces continued agreement with US consortium on developing first nuclear plant
Despite the previous contract expiring and the new one not yet being signed, the government says the schedule will not be affected.
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After year in power, Polish government is failing to fulfill its energy transition promises
Alicja Ptak
The coalition has not enacted a single law that would significantly advance the transition.
Polish army avoiding bison collisions with help of new app
There has been only one such incident in the last six months.
Warsaw mayor “concerned” at report city buses refuelled by company recently on Russia sanctions list
An investigation has cast doubt on Warsaw’s dealings with the firm and the government’s decision to remove it from the sanctions list.
Thousands join miners protest in Warsaw against coal power plant closures
The protesters criticised the government for following EU green policies.
Poland produced record 29% of power from renewables in 2024
Coal continues to be the main source of electricity, accounting for almost 57% of Poland’s energy mix, the highest proportion in the EU.
Plane circles Polish airport record 27 times before giving up as fog wreaks havoc for travellers
Many travellers were left stranded for hours in Kraków.
Polish state energy giant Orlen halts petrochemical plant project launched under former government
Billions have already been spent on the planned plant but Orlen says halting the project now will save the firm from likely losses.
Polish ruling party’s presidential candidate outlines aims on abortion, defence and economy
Trzaskowski pledged to end Poland’s “embarrassment on the international stage and medieval anti-abortion law”.
Polish farmers hold “warning protests” across Poland
They oppose the proposed EU-Mercosur free trade agreement, the European Green Deal, and a potential ban on fur farms.
Polish PM Tusk pledges crackdown on climate protest road blockades
The interior minister says the police will “ruthlessly fight” against the blockades.
New film explores life of pioneering Polish ecologist Simona Kossak
Darek Kuźma
Simona Kossak dedicated her life to the protection and preservation of natural diversity.
Struggling battery maker Northvolt to shut down energy storage manufacturing in Poland
The Swedish firm’s factory in Gdańsk, which only opened last year, had initially been planned to be the biggest in Europe.
