Around 2.5 million people lived in extreme poverty in Poland in 2023, up 47% on the previous year.
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Polish delivery giant InPost takes full control of UK logistics firm Menzies
The deal marks the latest step in a rapid international expansion by InPost.
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Ukrainians’ positive sentiment towards Poland collapses amid border blockades
It has declined from a net positive 92 percentage points in early 2023 to just 26 now, according to a new poll.
World Bank lends further €250 million to Poland for tackling air pollution
Poland’s “Clean Air” programme is supposed to be the largest of its kind in Europe.
Poland and Lithuania begin exercises to test defence of Suwałki Gap
Military personnel from the US and Portugal are also taking part.
Poland detains two men suspected of attack on Russian opposition figure in Lithuania
The suspects – who are Polish citizens, according to the Lithuanian authorities – are facing charges of acting on behalf of a foreign country’s security services.
Unique albino from Polish zoo named international penguin of the year
Kokosanka, a five-year-old African penguin, was rewarded with a herring cake, her favourite snack.
Poland arrests man suspected of helping Russian plot to kill Zelensky
Among the tasks reportedly assigned to him was gathering information on security at Rzeszów airport.
Polish opposition politicians charged for defying ban on holding public office
The pair claim to be victims of “political repression” by the government.
Poland’s President Duda meets Trump to discuss Ukraine and Gaza
“He [Duda] is my friend, and we had four great years together and we may have to do it again,” said Trump.
Facebook apologises for flagging Auschwitz Museum’s posts as violating community standards
The posts were identified for alleged violations including “bullying and harassment” and “sexual solicitation”.
Poles 40% richer than they would be without EU membership, finds report
Among the eight eastern member states that joined in 2004, only Lithuania (60.3%) was found to have had a bigger premium.
Poland has EU’s second highest emissions in relation to size of economy
In terms of emissions per capita, Poland is fifth highest in the bloc.
Poland should support Israel against “terrorist” Iran, says Polish official
But Warsaw will push for a “de-escalation” of the situation.
