Poland is already NATO’s biggest relative spender, devoting 4.12% of GDP to defence in 2024, which is set to rise to 4.7% this year.
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Warsaw has Europe’s sixth worst traffic, finds global study
A typical driver in Warsaw spent 70 hours stuck in traffic in 2024.
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Ukraine’s DTEK to build first energy storage facility in Poland
With a capacity of 133 MW, the project will be one of the biggest in Poland.
President vetoes prescription-free access to morning-after pill in Poland
Andrzej Duda made his decision to “protect the health of children”.
Polish ruling coalition moves to put central bank governor on trial
Adam Glapiński has dismissed the accusations against him as “idiotic”.
Influx of immigrants has left Polish state offices “unable to cope”
Foreigners wait an average of one year for a residence permit, with one individual forced to wait for over seven years for a decision.
Centre for study of Polish culture and diaspora opens in Brazil
It will promote and teach Polish language, history and culture, as well as safeguard Polish cultural heritage in Brazil.
Polish e-commerce giant Allegro expands brand to Slovakia
Allegro also plans to launch own-brand platforms in Hungary, Slovenia and Croatia.
Germany, France and Poland pledge to buy weapons for Ukraine using frozen Russian assets
“We will do whatever is necessary and for as long as it is necessary to prevent Russia from winning the war with Ukraine.”
“This is a secular state”: Polish government ends subsidies for religious publications
“The mission of the state is not to spread faith and salvation,” says the culture minister.
Drink drivers to have cars confiscated in Poland as new law enters force
The first drink driver eligible for confiscation under the new law was caught just two hours after it came into force.
Protesting farmers clash with police in Warsaw
Demonstrators started fires in front of the prime minister’s office and some have thrown fireworks at police officers.
Polish city’s offer of cheap rent in return for renovating apartment leads to overnight queue
The popularity of the scheme highlights the difficulties many Poles face in finding housing.
Famous fast food stand to disappear from in front of Warsaw landmark after 30 years
Locals have rallied in support of Bar Lussi.
