However, because renewable energy sources are intermittent, they still produce less than a third of the country’s electricity.
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Polish officials to boycott Paralympics opening ceremony over inclusion of Russian athletes
The International Paralympic Committee this week announced that Russian and Belarusian para-athletes can compete under their national flags.
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Anger after closed meeting of Polish parliamentary group broadcast live
The episode comes amid recent tensions between groups in the ruling coalition.
Warsaw’s biggest church closes for filming of Apple TV+ sci-fi show Foundation
The church says the money made from renting out the building will help fund modernisation of its energy system.
“Gay sex party” priest handed prison sentence in Poland
The incident led to the resignation of the local bishop.
Far-right MP charged over attack on Jewish ceremony in Polish parliament
Grzegorz Braun has been charged with the crime of insulting a religious group, which carries a potential prison sentence.
Poland to require ridesharing drivers to have Polish driver’s licence
Uber has warned that the change will lead to longer waiting times and higher prices.
Court confirms Polish government’s move to put state TV into liquidation
The decision was welcomed by culture minister Bartłomiej Sienkiewicz, who says it puts “an end to the dispute”.
Opposition PiS get most votes in Polish local elections but Tusk’s KO win most regional assemblies
The official results have been announced.
Warsaw mayor Trzaskowski wins second term but Kraków heading for run-off vote
The first official results from Sunday’s local elections have been announced.
Poland’s local elections: exit poll shows PiS winning most votes but Tusk’s KO top in most provinces
Tusk admitted that his group had “failed in the east and the countryside”, where PiS remains dominant.
Number of Poles who read at least one book a year highest since 2010 but still a minority
The most popular writer in Poland for the fifth year running was crime and thriller writer Remigiusz Mróz.
Israeli ambassador has apologised for Gaza aid convoy strike and won’t be expelled, says Poland
Polish national Damian Soból was among the aid workers killed in the Israeli strike in Gaza this week.
Levi Strauss closes factory in Poland after over three decades
The firm and city have announced support for the 650 people who will lose their jobs.
