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Kraków announces plans to build metro system
Construction of the metro – which would be only the second in Poland – is scheduled to begin in 2028.
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Poland informs European court it will not comply with order to reinstate judges
It is the first time in history that Poland has refused to comply with such measures, notes the European Court of Human Rights.
EU ends legal action against Poland over anti-LGBT zones
LGBT rights groups expressed concern at the decision, noting that most anti-LGBT resolutions remain in place.
Cat becomes Polish city’s top-rated tourist attraction
Visitors from across Poland and even abroad have come to Szczecin to see Gacek the cat.
Polish parliament approves law to unblock building of onshore wind farms
The final version was watered down from the original proposal, leading to criticism from the wind industry and opposition.
Judicial bill aiming to unlock Poland’s EU funds passes to president for final decision
President Andrzej Duda can sign the bill into law, veto it, or send it to the constitutional court for assessment.
Polish firefighters join race to find survivors after deadly quake in Turkey and Syria
Polish firefighters pledged to work “day and night” for up to seven days, trying to dig up people from under the rubble.
Poland plans to ban the sale of energy drinks to minors as of 2024
“An energy drink is a bit like a drug wrapped in candy,” said Kamil Bortniczuk, sport and tourism minister.
Amazon charged with misleading customers by Polish consumer authority
If found guilty, Amazon could be fined up to 10% of its annual turnover.
Polish state TV suspends correspondent who criticised anti-Russian “hate” among Poles
Not all Russians should be blamed for the invasion of Ukraine but Poles “suckle hatred with their mother’s milk”, she tweeted.
Poland’s biggest charity fundraiser again breaks record
The Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity (WOŚP) raised over 154 million zloty (€32.7 million) in donations during yesterday’s finale.
Spain returns historical paintings stolen from Poland during WWII
The artworks, dating from the 15th or 16th century, were stolen from Warsaw around the time of the city’s uprising against Nazi-German occupation.
Warsaw to ban older cars from 2024
A new “clean transport zone” will be introduced from the middle of next year.
