Billions have already been spent on the planned plant but Orlen says halting the project now will save the firm from likely losses.
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Poland climbs 22 places in fertility treatment ranking after change in government
State funding for IVF was restored by the new, more liberal ruling coalition after it came to power at the end of last year.
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German minority in Poland oppose monument to Poles who died in separatist Silesian uprising
They want both sides in the conflict to be commemorated.
Polish president and PM defend Covid relief fund manager after criticism by state TV
The dispute hints at cracks in the ruling coalition.
Poland unexpectedly opens Covid vaccine registrations for over-40s then suspends them again
Surprise at the unannounced decision prompted officials to deny it was an April Fool’s joke.
PM requests ruling on supremacy of Polish constitution over EU law
The government accuses the ECJ of “exceeding its competences”.
Animal rights are “ideology” that “does not exist” and should not be taught in schools, says minister
He ensured that textbooks would be checked to ensure they are free from “ideological content”.
One of Europe’s largest Roman-era pottery production sites discovered in Poland
The site was discovered in the 1990s, but only now probed with modern technology.
Volunteers and police help mating toads cross the road in Polish city
Common toads are waking from their winter sleep and setting off towards ponds.
Salvini, Orbán and Morawiecki to meet amid rumours of new right-wing European group
“We have a chance to rethink Europe’s identity,” says Salvini.
Poland accelerates vaccine rollout, pledging jabs for all who want them by end of August
The government is abandoning the existing schedule to offer a more “flexible approach”.
Far right seeks charges against ministers over “illegal” lockdown that has “damaged Polish nation”
Confederation has been a prominent supporter of anti-lockdown protests.
Poland toughens quarantine rules for international arrivals
There will be exceptions for vaccinated people, as well as some transport drivers and students.
Polish bishops say churches must remain open for Easter despite record Covid infections
Some opposition figures have criticised the decision not to introduce tougher restrictions.
