European hamsters are a critically endangered species whose range has declined 75% in Poland since the 1980s.
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Steve McQueen withdraws from Polish film festival over organiser’s “offensive” comments on women
The festival’s director has apologised for his comments, which were condemned as sexist by many figures in the industry.
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Poland’s consumer authority brings charges against supermarket chains Auchan and Intermarché
UOKiK accuses the retail chains of exploiting contractual advantage against small suppliers of agricultural produce.
Poland to buy $10 billion in HIMARS rocket launchers and ammunition
“A major reinforcement of Poland’s artillery is getting closer,” said Poland’s defence minister after the US agreed to sell almost 500 rocket launchers.
Belarus sentences Polish minority leader and journalist to eight years in prison
Poland accused Minsk of using “Poles living in Belarus as political hostages.”
Bust of Fryderyk Chopin travels across Canada to promote Polish culture
The bronze bust is currently being driven from the east to west of Canada by a Polish truck driver who is documenting the journey on his YouTube channel.
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.
“Extreme conditions” in Polish mountains, rescuers warn against disregarding risks
Avalanche dangers have been declared in many mountain regions, while the Tatra National Park has even banned tourists for the first time ever.
Amazon charged with misleading customers by Polish consumer authority
If found guilty, Amazon could be fined up to 10% of its annual turnover.
Poland’s second largest wind farm launched by firm belonging to country’s richest woman
The new 121 MW wind farm features Europe’s longest underground power line.
Poland hopes for return of 16th century document from Sweden
Łaski’s Statute of 1505 was the first codification of laws published in the Kingdom of Poland.
Prisoners beaten, suffocated and waterboarded in Polish prison, finds report
Prosecutors have launched an investigation into the claims but the prison authorities have expressed doubts about the “objectivity” of the report.
Discount chain Biedronka becomes the largest employer in Poland
The firm, owned by Portuguese conglomerate Jeronimo Martins, has overtaken longstanding leader Poczta Polska, the state post office.
