Jacek Sutryk, the mayor of Wrocław, holds a diploma from a university that is accused of corruptly selling qualifications.
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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.
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Gandalf and Tolkien Streets opened in Warsaw district nicknamed “Mordor”
City authorities initially planned different names for the new roads but changed them after public consultations.
Poland and Ukraine to open “energy bridge” linking electricity grids
The electricity interconnection between Ukraine and Poland is set to open in the first quarter of this year.
First cafe employing people with Down syndrome to open in Polish city
It aims to help adults with the condition become more independent and develop their social skills
American ambassador defends US-owned station under investigation by Polish media regulator
“The US government sees press freedom – of which TVN is an important part – to be a central foundation of democracy.”
Kraków restaurant named best in Poland at World Culinary Awards
As well as offering a Florentine-style beefsteak that reflects its name, Fiorentina restaurant specialises in Polish cuisine.
Polish government sets out plans to prevent “pathological” housing development
Many new developments contain small apartments crammed closely together, often with little natural light, privacy and green space.
Poland in talks with Germany over giving Leopard tanks to Ukraine
Warsaw wants to “build a broader coalition of countries that could donate heavy, modern equipment” to Ukraine.
Over 400 items hidden by Jews in WWII found during renovation of Polish building
A trove of over 400 items, most likely hidden by Jews during World War Two, has been discovered during the renovation of a historical building in the Polish city of Łódź. The objects, mostly silver-plated household items, will now be transferred to a local museum....
Plague of rats terrorises village residents across Polish district
Some locals have blamed a mink farm, though the owner denies it.
Polish town replaces anti-LGBT resolution with anti-discrimination declaration amid EU funding threat
Świdnik was one of the first places in Poland to declare itself “free from LGBT ideology”.
“Russia took a lot from us, but it won’t take our traditions”: Ukrainian refugees celebrate first Christmas in Poland
Poland has received more refugees from Ukraine than any other country.
Road deaths fell to record low in Poland in 2022 after introduction of tougher speeding fines
The annual number of fatalities on Poland’s roads fell below 2,000 last year for the first time since records began.
