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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Warsaw University becomes first in Poland to adopt Gender Equality Plan
It aims to increase awareness of equality issues, support women in their academic careers, and improve the gender balance in various disciplines.
Polish and Czech border towns join forces to revitalise old tram route
Trams last ran through Cieszyn and Český Těšín a century ago.
Tesco lays off 900 staff and closes online store as it wraps up withdrawal from Poland
Poland was the British retailers largest market in central Europe.
Poland introduces new quarantine rules, shortening period from 14 to 10 days
The health minister has replaced what some doctors complained was an “obsolete” system.
Remains of Polish soldiers killed on first day of WWII identified through DNA tests
They were killed during the defence of Westerplatte, as the German invasion began.
Poland bans flights with Spain in new no-go list
Malta, Romania and Albania have been added to the list, but China and Russia are removed.
Gazprom launches legal action against Polish regulator over Nord Stream 2 fine: report
Poland’s antitrust regulation recently issued its largest possible fine against Gazprom.
Millions of litres of sewage flow into Warsaw river in second leak within a year
The city’s mayor is facing criticism from left and right.
Polish bishops call for “clinics to help LGBT people regain natural sexual orientation”
Poland’s Catholic episcopate has adopted an official position on LGBT.
Poland introduces surcharge on sugary and alcoholic drinks – but government denies it is a tax
The new levies are expected to bring in 3 billion zloty annually.
Belarus and Poland in diplomatic spat after Lukashenko accuses Warsaw of planning land grab
A Polish commentator had called for Poland to reclaim former territory from Belarus.
Polish government promises safe reopening of schools but teachers’ union voices concern
Some local authorities are seeking to keep their schools closed.
