One firm offered water in bottles 1ml above the limit, another switched from plastic bottles to carton packaging.
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Polish city’s (in)famous communist-era monument saved from demolition
The decision was welcomed by Rzeszów’s mayor, who says that residents want to keep the monument.
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Coal produces less than half of Poland’s power for first time
Electricity produced from coal in April amounted to 6.5 terawatt-hours (TWh), almost 10% lower than last year.
Polish museum launches app for youth to record untold WWII stories
“Among us, there are still those who remember the war. Only our joint effort will save these memories,” said the Warsaw Rising Museum.
Ukrainians charged over arson attack at Warsaw shopping centre on behalf of Russia
Russia has dismissed the accusations against it as “baseless” and motivated by Polish “Russophobia”.
Two thirds of Poles fear Poland’s existence threatened by other countries
Over one third say they would flee in the event of Poland being attacked.
Poland closes Russian consulate in response to sabotage evidence
It is the second Russian consulate that Poland has closed due to Moscow’s campaign of sabotage.
Poland confirms Russia behind fire that destroyed Warsaw’s biggest shopping centre
Some of the perpetrators are already in custody, says Prime Minister Donald Tusk.
Thousands march against immigration in Warsaw
“We do not agree to this social engineering project that has destroyed the countries of western Europe,” declared the organiser.
Poland and France sign “groundbreaking” treaty, including mutual security guarantees
“Today we talk to the French as an equal partner,” declared Donald Tusk.
Poland launches free preventative healthcare programme for people aged 20+
The scheme offers individuals a series of medical tests and a doctor’s consultation leading to a personalised health plan.
Poland’s gold reserves now larger than European Central Bank’s, says Polish central bank chief
“This shows the stability, abundance and solvency of the Polish economy,” says Adam Glapiński.
Merz visits Poland on first day as new German chancellor
Friedrich Merz and Donald Tusk addressed security, migration, war reparations and infrastructure investment.
Poland cuts interest rates for first time since 2023 citing weaker economic activity and slowing inflation
The 50-basis-point cut to 5.25% was in line with market expectations.
