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PKN Orlen provides food and drinks for people at Polish-German border

"In these difficult times we have to help each other, which is why we are giving support to Poles waiting to enter the country at the border with Germany," CEO of PKN Orlen Daniel Objatek said on Wednesday. Darek Delmanowicz/PAP

Poland's largest fuel concern, PKN Orlen, said on Wednesday that due to the coronavirus epidemic Orlen's subsidiary Orlen Deutschland, started to provide people waiting to enter the country at the Polish-German border crossing points with food and drink.

Polish PM to announce mitigating steps to help workers and employers

Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki announced on Monday that solutions would be forthcoming for employers and employees in connection with the coronavirus epidemic.

Polish firefighters deliver 500 field beds to needy in Albania

A four-person team of Polish firefighters reached the Albanian capital of Tirana on Friday, where Albania had requested the Polish government to provide 500 field beds in disaster aid following an earthquake in November, the Interior Ministry has told PAP.

Polish firefighters transport humanitarian aid to Albania

Firefighters from Poland's State Fire Service have travelled to Albania to give humanitarian aid to victims of an earthquake that rocked the country at the end of November, the Ministry of Interior has informed PAP in a press release.

Polish army to offer help to Albania after earthquake

A group of Polish army officers are to travel to Albania to assess the scope of aid it can offer to Albania after the country suffered a major earthquake.

Płock modular building firm looking to take over Europe

Modular Systems, which has seen revenue go from 51 million PLN in 2017 to 90 million in 2019 and a forecast of 120 million PLN in 2020, is NATO certified, on a list of recognized sellers for the Polish government and have recently held talks with the UN and other aid organizations about cooperation.

Polish UNICEF collects EUR 349,308 to aid Africa

UNICEF Poland collected over PLN 1.5 mln (EUR 349,308 ) for children in South Sudan, the organisation announced on Friday. The money will be used to treat children suffering from malnutrition.

Polish organisations join forces to aid Yemenis

Polish Humanitarian Action (PAH) and Caritas Polska have joined forces to help people in Yemen. Funds conveyed by the two organisations will be spent on additional medical equipment at a local Yemeni clinic.

Poland sends aid to refugees in Greece

Poland will provide 188 tonnes of hygiene products and school articles for refugees in Greece, Poland's Humanitarian Aid Minister Beata Kempa informed on Friday.

Over 8,700 Syrian families have received aid from Caritas Polska

Caritas Polska has given assistance to more than 8,700 Syrian families, implemented 150 economic projects and funded scholarships for 200 students from Aleppo, the charity organisation has informed PAP.

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