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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All of Poland to become Covid “red zone” with tougher restrictions, recommends PM
The daily coronavirus infection figure passed 10,000 for the first time today.
Education minister pledges to fight “totalitarian dictatorship of left-liberal views” in Poland
“What is lacking today is academic freedom,” says the newly appointed minister.
Poland provides refuge to hundreds fleeing Belarus
Belarusian opposition figurehead Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has also made a second visit to Warsaw.
Concerns in Poland ahead of All Saints’ Day, when millions traditionally visit cemeteries
Normally, millions of Poles visit cemeteries around the holiday.
Defeated Polish presidential candidate launches new opposition movement and trade union
Rafał Trzaskowski says his movement aims to find common ground within a Poland “divided like never before”.
Only 19% of Poles believe government prepared well for second wave as health system struggles
60% of Poles say the government did not prepare the country properly for the second wave.
Poland turning national stadium into field hospital to deal with surge in Covid cases
Further emergency facilities will be created in other parts of the country.
Standoff between authorities and anarchists occupying “Pandemic” squat in Polish city
Anarchists occupied the empty building in protest against a lack of housing, but the authorities say it is in a dangerous state of disrepair.
Gym declares itself a church to avoid closure under Poland’s coronavirus restrictions
It will also function as a shop allowing customers to “test” sports equipment for a fee.
Polish farmers back EU ban on vegetarian “burger” and “sausage” labelling
“The fate of our common heritage is at stake,” say farmers ahead of a European Parliament vote.
Warsaw tram driver attacked after asking passengers to wear masks, leaving her with broken leg
Police have detained the suspect
Polish hospitals struggle with Covid surge while government shifts blame onto doctors
Recordings of paramedics in Warsaw reveal how hospitals are turning away patients
