The tax brings in around 5 million zloty (€1.2 million) to Zakopane’s budget every year.
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Poland announces continued agreement with US consortium on developing first nuclear plant
Despite the previous contract expiring and the new one not yet being signed, the government says the schedule will not be affected.
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Metal musician Nergal acquitted of insulting Poland’s coat of arms
Under Polish law, insulting a symbol of state is a crime that carries a prison sentence of up to one year
EU Parliament calls for Poland and Hungary’s funds to be blocked until rule-of-law issues resolved
One Polish ruling party MEP accused critics of Poland of “acting on behalf of Putin”.
Last billboard disappears from Polish town in drive to beautify streets
Since 2018, Sopot has removed more than 1,000 adverts from its public spaces.
International donors’ conference in Warsaw raises €7 billion for Ukraine
Poland hosted the conference jointly with Sweden.
Over 100,000 Ukrainian refugees have found work in Poland since Russian invasion
Around 75% are women and half are employed in unskilled labour.
Polish state energy firm pledges to ensure oil supplies to region in case of Russian oil embargo
The announcement comes as the European Commission yesterday unveiled plans to ban the import of Russian oil.
Poland falls in World Press Freedom Index for seventh year running
Poland again reached a record low, having fallen every year since 2015, when it reached its highest ever position.
Delay to broadcasting licence for US-owned TVN24 was unlawful, finds Polish court
Poland’s national broadcasting council’s inaction was “a gross violation of law”.
Racoon resists rescue attempts after falling asleep on a streetlamp in Poland
After the fire brigade brought the animal down it climbed back up again to its comfortable perch.
Polish opposition MPs stripped of immunity over paedophilia cover-up protest and defamation
The motion to waive the immunity of the two opposition MPs was passed thanks to the government’s narrow parliamentary majority.
Polish air traffic controllers agree temporary deal, averting mass flight cancellations
The union says it has made “far-reaching concessions…so that Poles are able to travel”.
Gas cut to a dozen municipalities in Poland after Russian supplier put on sanctions list
The government has assured that it is undertaking actions to resume supplies to those affected.
