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Super gran overpowers armed bank robber by hitting her over the head with walking stick

The sprightly pensioner had been at a PKO bank in the town of Przemyśl when the incident happened. YouTube

The sprightly pensioner had been at a PKO bank in the town of Przemyśl when the female robber burst in and grabbed a bank worker by the hair.

Retail sales likely to slow down says PKO BP bank

PKO BP, Poland’s biggest lender, has warned that the current rate of increases in retail sales is “unsustainable.”

Gov't anti-inflation scheme will cost Poland 1.2 pct of GDP - PKO BP

The total cost of the so-called anti-inflation shield launched by the Polish government to fight rising prices will carry a cost equal to 1.2 percent of Poland's 2022 GDP, the PKO BP bank has estimated.

CEO of Poland's largest bank resigns

The CEO of PKO BP bank, Poland’s largest bank, has quit his job.

Polish bank joins European Payments Initiative

PKO Bank Polski has joined the European Payments Initiative, an alliance of banks aiming is to create a unified payment solution for consumers and traders across Europe, the bank has announced in a press release.

PKO Leasing donates over 100 cars to help medical services and splashes out millions to help in fight against COVID-19

In addition to the cars, included in the package is over 10 million PLN for health services plus a postponement of payments for PKO Leasing customers.

PKO bank celebrates centenary

One hundred years ago, on February 7 1919, a decree signed by Poland's inter-war strongman Józef Piłsudski founded the Postal Savings Bank, best known today under its abbreviated name PKO.

Polish Olympic Committee presents 2018 winter team

Fifty eight sportspeople have made the grade to represent Poland at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea.

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‘Hardest mission ever!’ Polish search and rescue team head to Turkey as earthquake death toll mounts

A 76-strong team has set off to help in the rescue effort following the massive earthquake that hit the country on Monday morning as the teams head says: “The mission... will be one of the hardest we've been on so far."

The first report:

  • Poland sends mine rescuers to Turkey after deadly earthquake
  • Proposed wind turbine law fulfils EU milestone, says minister
  • Poland could see EU fund delays says S&P in CEE report
  • No Poles reported hurt in Turkey earthquake, says MFA
  • Patriot training a warning to aggressors says minister

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Rzeszów scientists develop phone battery that charges in eight minutes and lasts 68 YEARS!

Produced by The Batteries, the new technology has already been dubbed “a game changer” by the industry press, with the firm hoping to begin large-scale production once work on their “pilot factory” is finished.

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