Since joining the EU in 2004, Poland’s economy has grown the third fastest among all 27 countries in the union.
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Łodź airport to become first in Poland with solar farm
The plant will both power the airport itself as well as sell electricity commercially.
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European Commission raises concern over rule of law, media pluralism and LGBT rights in Poland
It is the first ever EU-wide report on the rule of law in individual member states.
Birth numbers in Poland drop to 15 year low, despite expanded child benefit scheme
The government’s flagship “500+” programme has not boosted births, although it has helped reduce poverty.
Poland introduces new restrictions in response to record coronavirus infections
In some areas, bars and restaurants will have to close at 10 pm and masks be worn outside.
“Aesthetically evil” funeral home is Warsaw’s first building removed for “visually disturbing” area
Urban planners have deemed that the building, which stands alongside a historic church, must go.
Documents from German occupation of Łódź recovered after attempted online sale
The owner could face jail for seeking to sell the almost 300 files.
Poland seeks to give poorest households better access to funds for tackling air pollution
A loophole had previously prevented some households from accessing funds.
Poland and Hungary to create institute for assessing rule of law in EU countries
Its aim will be to stop the EU applying “double standards”.
Poland’s main opposition unveils new “policy offensive” and parliamentary leader
PO’s proposals including disclosure of assets by public officials and separating the roles of justice minister and prosecutor general.
Experts raise concern at growing use of pretrial detentions in Poland
But prosecutors say the rise results from a crackdown on crime.
Ruling conservatives criticise Warsaw mayor for stopping priests leading prayers in schools
The city authorities says they are simply enforcing the secular state in accordance with the constitution.
“Solidarity with Belarus” concert held in Warsaw
Thousands attended the event, held under the patronage of the prime minister and with performers from both countries.
Poland to allow flights with whole Schengen zone in proposed new no-fly list
Flights with Spain will be able to resume under the proposal
