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EC confirms Polish aid programme for pandemic hit companies

"Companies operating in sectors such as tourism, entertainment and sports have been hit hard by the outbreak of the coronavirus. This Polish programme will help ensure liquidity for companies operating in these sectors in these difficult times and ensure the continuity of their business activities." Margrethe Vestager said. Olivier Matthys/PAP/EPA

The European Commission on Wednesday approved a Polish programme worth EUR 1.9 billion which is to support companies affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, the EC Vice-President said.

Restaurants, hotels, schools get pandemic aid

Pandemic affected restaurants, hotels and non-public schools have received over PLN 700 million (EUR 154.4 million) in aid from the government's so-called financial shield, Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki said on Tuesday.

Gov't to aid mountain tourist regions hit by Covid-19 - Deputy PM

The government is working on a support programme for local governments and tourist facilities in Poland’s mountain regions hit by the winter lockdown.

Poland plans major aid package for national airline

Poland plans up to PLN 2.94 billion (around EUR 658 million) in state support for its flag airline LOT as it struggles with the crisis caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, the government's draft law shows.

EC writes off state aid for Polish companies

The European Commission has agreed to waive 100 percent of subsidies granted to companies in spring under the Polish Development Fund shield, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Development, Labour and Technology Jaroslaw Gowin announced on Thursday.

Poland to spend up to EUR 9 billion in second tranche of business aid

The government will prop up Poland's crisis-hit sectors with up to PLN 40 billion (EUR 9 billion) of state aid under the Shield 2.0 programme, Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki announced on Thursday.

Polish parliament passes support package for crisis-hit firms

The lower house of the Polish parliament has passed a bill providing government aid to companies operating in sectors that have been most affected by the coronavirus crisis.

Polish Airports State Enterprise receives EUR 28.12 mln in gov't aid

The Polish Airports State Enterprise (PPL) has received PLN 125.8 million (EUR 28.12 million) in state aid to compensate for the banning of flights and an exemption from tax on 2019's profits, a spokesman for Warsaw's Chopin Airport has told PAP

Polish parliament to debate coronavirus aid

The Polish Sejm, the lower house of parliament, convened for a three-day session on Wednesday, after a three-week break, to debate a government relief package for the sectors affected by the coronavirus epidemic.

Labour min announces new financial support for Polish employees

The Polish government has launched new financial aid programmes for firms affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, including payments of up to PLN 2,000 (EUR 446) for every full-time job contract and workers on specific contracts, the labour minister said on Monday.

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