Poland's Economic Challenges and Safety Issues
10 articles from 3 countries
Poland's economic growth faces challenges, with the life insurance sector identified as a key weakness, while the government sets maximum fuel prices to ease driver costs. Separately, a tragic accident in Lower Silesia resulted in two deaths, including a child.
Poland, Ukraine Clash Over 1940s Massacres After Unit Named for Controversial Figure
- Poland is angered by Ukrainian President Zelenskyy's decision to name a military unit after Stepan Bandera, a figure associated with massacres of Poles in the 1940s. - The dispute has emerged amid positive developments, including the EU transferring the first tranche of a 90 billion euro loan to Ukraine. - Experts suggest political motives may also be at play in the timing of this historical dis…
Russia preparing military provocations in Poland or Baltic states, NATO warnings suggest
- Latvia and another NATO state warn that Russia is preparing potential military provocations in the Baltic states or Poland. - These actions aim to test the cohesion of the Western alliance amid incr…
Poland's 800 plus child benefit: June deadline ensures retroactive payments
- Polish parents applying for the 800 plus child benefit by the end of June will receive payments with retroactive effect to August. - Over 4.2 million applications for the benefit, covering more than…
How to Obtain Environmental Permits in Poland
- Environmental permits in Poland are a collective term for various administrative decisions, not a single permit. - These permits are crucial for planning investments, operating facilities, and manag…
Poland: Disability Pension Amounts Increased in 2026
- In Poland, disability pensions from ZUS increased in March 2026, with amounts varying based on the degree of disability and work history. - Pensions for total inability to work range from 1,978.49 P…
Poland's lonely fight for historical truth on UPA, allies remain silent
- Poland stands alone in its pursuit of historical truth regarding the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA). - The article criticizes Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's decision to honor UPA figures,…
UOKiK scrutinizes business payment delays in Poland
- Poland's competition authority, UOKiK, is scrutinizing payment delays by businesses. - Late payments can lead to financial, regulatory, and reputational consequences for companies. - The issue, hist…
New grants to boost innovation centers and business support in Poland
- Accredited innovation centers in Poland will receive new grants to enhance their services for businesses. - The funding aims to improve advisory services, testing, and the implementation of new tech…
Poland Sees More Billionaires, Higher GDP, But Is Prosperity Growing?
- Poland has seen an increase in billionaires and GDP, but questions remain about whether this translates to widespread prosperity. - The core economic question revolves around artificial intelligence…
Poland Proposes Allowing Social Groups to Appeal Dropped Criminal Cases
- Poland's Ministry of Justice proposes legal changes to allow social organizations to appeal decisions to discontinue criminal investigations. - Currently, these organizations can challenge the initi…
