The new rules would increase the residency period from three to eight years and require applicants to take a citizenship test.
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Number of fully electric passenger vehicles in Poland passes 100,000
Registrations were up by 94% in the first eight months of the year, which is among the EU’s fastest growth rates.
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Warsaw calls on residents to stop feeding wild boars after record number of sightings
There have already been 1,100 reported sightings of wild boars in Warsaw this year, more than double the annual total in 2021.
Polish Supreme Court overturns “Poland for Poles” hate speech ruling at request of justice minister
In a Facebook post, the man called for a “white Poland” and condemned “rainbow politicians”.
Poland’s population to shrink 23% by 2100 and old-age dependency ratio to double
The predicted population decline would have been even greater were it not for an assumed net migration of 5.3 million people to Poland.
Polish, German and Israeli presidents mark 80th anniversary of Warsaw Ghetto Uprising
During his visit, Germany’s president was handed a copy of the Polish government’s claim for war reparations.
New census data reveal changes in Poland’s ethnic and linguistic makeup
English has become the most commonly spoken language in people’s homes apart from Polish, overtaking Silesian and Kashubian.
EU rejects Poland’s request to end €1 million daily fines for ignoring ECJ ruling
The fines have so far amounted to €526 million (2.4 billion zloty) since being imposed in November 2021.
Japan’s Daikin to build €300 million heat pump factory in Poland
Poland had Europe’s fastest-growing market for heat pumps last year.
Poland overtakes US to have world’s second largest lithium-ion battery production capacity
The value of Poland’s exports in the battery sector increased from around 1 billion zloty in 2017 to 38.6 billion zloty (€8.24 billion) in 2022.
Polish constitutional judges refuse to hear case on unlocking EU funds until chief justice steps down
Six of the Constitutional Tribunal’s 15 judges no longer recognise the legitimacy of its president, Julia Przyłębska.
Marches in Poland defend Pope John Paul II following accusations of child sex abuse neglect
Tens of thousands – including government ministers – joined the processions.
Fuel consumption reached record high in Poland in 2022
The war in neighbouring Ukraine is believed to have been a major factor in increased fuel demand in Poland.
North American snapping turtle found in Polish village after living in the wild for years
It may have been one brought to Poland 25 years ago by a Pole living in the US who wanted to “enrich” his homeland’s wildlife.
