It is expected to provide electricity to around 2.5 million households, starting in 2027.
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Pegasus inquiry committee requests 30-day detention of ex-justice minister
Zbigniew Ziobro was making a live appearance on a conservative television station when the police came to his home to detain him.
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US agency signs letter of intent to provide $1bn financing for Poland’s first nuclear plant
“The US is fully committed to supporting Poland’s energy transformation.”
Road signs in Poland warn drivers to slow down for hamsters following series of deaths
European hamsters are a critically endangered species whose range has declined 75% in Poland since the 1980s.
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.
Mayor of Polish city detained in corruption case linked to private university
Jacek Sutryk, the mayor of Wrocław, holds a diploma from a university that is accused of corruptly selling qualifications.
Profits plunge 96% at Polish state energy giant Orlen, prompting opposition criticism
The firm rejected such criticism, arguing it “has posted robust operating performance” in a difficult macroeconomic environment.
Polish scientists create carp crisps
They hope that the “crunchy, tasty and healthy” product can encourage carp consumption all year round rather than just at Christmas.
NATO chief hails Poland for “leading the way on defence spending” on Warsaw visit
“I know that I can count on Poland to lead the way,” said Mark Rutte during his first visit to Poland as NATO secretary general.
US opens missile defence base in Poland
The first permanent US military installation in Poland shows “the whole world clearly that this is no longer a Russian zone of influence”, said President Andrzej Duda.
EU approves record €9.4bn in funds for Poland
The money will be used in particular to support Poland’s green energy transition, as well as to bolster transport infrastructure and improve healthcare.
Orlen secures €800m EIB loan to modernise Poland’s electricity network as part of green transition
The financing will be used to expand renewable energy connections and introduce smart grid technology.
Polish foreign minister walks out of interview after question on American-Jewish wife’s ancestry
Radosław Sikorski was asked if “the ancestry of your wife is a problem” for his presidential ambitions.
Poland to extend energy price freeze next year following Trump’s election victory
“The change [of president] may also mean that the competitiveness of the US economy will still increase,” says Prime Minister Donald Tusk.
