Coal continues to be the main source of electricity, accounting for almost 57% of Poland’s energy mix, the highest proportion in the EU.
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Poland begins EU presidency with focus on security
“Security, Europe!” is the slogan of Poland’s six months holding the EU’s rotational presidency.
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President Duda pitches for Qatari investment in Poland on Doha trip
Qatar has supplied three quarters of Poland’s liquefied natural gas.
Polish Left proposes mandatory Covid vaccine law with fines for non-compliance
“It is time to make mass use of the weapons we have,” said The Left’s spokesman.
Santas parade on bikes and boards as Poland celebrates St Nicholas Day
St Nicholas Day is an important date in Poland, and a number of charity events raised money and collected gifts for children.
Kurdish woman who miscarried after crossing Belarus border dies in Polish hospital
The 38-year-old is survived by her husband and five children, who have applied for asylum in Poland.
Kaczyński, Le Pen, Orban and other leaders meet in Warsaw to reject EU’s “social engineering”
“As a result of German actions, Europe is moving towards federalisation,” Kaczyński warned fellow right-wing leaders at the Warsaw Summit.
EU becoming “Fourth Reich under German hegemony”, says Polish deputy minister
His remarks follow widespread reports that Jarosław Kaczyński said the same at a closed meeting of his MPs.
Oldest known decorated jewellery from Europe or Asia found in Polish cave
Carbon dating shows that the item dates back around 41,500 years.
Polish MP whose wife died of Covid after they refused to vaccinate urges people to get the jab
Jerzy Materna says he “wanted to play the hero” and was “stupid”,
Polish concert for troops defending border to feature Las Ketchup and Lou Bega
The defence ministry and state broadcaster TVP have co-organised the event.
“Rising energy prices are cost of EU membership,” says Polish deputy PM
Jacek Sasin pointed to the high costs of EU carbon permits, which are particularly heavy for coal-reliant Poland.
Renowned Polish 19th century panorama painting reopen in modernised home
The Racławice Panorama, created in 1893-94, is one of the world’s few remaining examples of what was once a popular genre of art.
Covid vaccination for children aged 5+ to begin this month in Poland
The health and education ministers have sent a letter to parents to encourage them to vaccinate their kids.
