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Kaczyński accuses EU of using funds to force gov't change

"The biggest problem in talks with Brussels are not our proposals, but the credibility of the other side," Kaczyński, who is chairman of the conservative Law and Justice (PiS), said in an interview with PAP on Wednesday. Tomasz Wiktor/PAP

Jarosław Kaczyński, leader of Poland's ruling party, has accused the European Union of withholding money from a post-pandemic recovery fund to promote Polish opposition parties and improve their chances of ousting the government.

Bookworm heaven: Automatic 24hr book dispensers set to become 2022’s newest trend

First appearing in Łódź’s Manufaktura complex in the summer of 2020, the idea has since taken off rapidly with an increasing number of cities getting in on the act.

Poland to spend EUR 238 mln to promote reading

Poland will spend over PLN 1.08 billion (EUR 238 million) in 2021-25 to promote reading through investments in public and school libraries, and promotional activities, the culture minister has said.

Reviving forgotten legacies and restoring lost heritage

In this edition of The Debrief, we speak to chairman of the Cultural Heritage Foundation, Michał Laszczkowski, about the protection and promotion of Polish cultural heritage both in Poland and abroad.

Crafted with love: the town spotlighting the talents and skills of its unsung artisans

Aware of the challenges faced by its craftsmen and women, the town of Bełchatów has sought to revive interest in traditional trades.

Filmic new ad launched to promote Polish literature abroad

VIDEO: Produced by Polish filmmakers and directed and written by Grzegorz Jankowski (Christening, The Trail of Koberg), the video forms part of the Polish Book Institute’s international campaign to promote this year’s catalogue of ‘New Books from Poland’.

"I Love Poland" yacht takes part in regatta around Sicily

The "I Love Poland" yacht, owned by the Polish National Foundation (PFN), is taking part in the 42 Rolex Middle Sea Race regatta around Sicily, which starts from Malta on Saturday, as part of a programme to promote Poland worldwide.

MFA launches portal promoting Polish entrepreneurs on foreign markets

To support Polish companies in searching for new outlets in the turbulent times of the epidemic, the Foreign Ministry has launched a website promoting their offer on international markets, deputy Foreign Minister Paweł Jabłoński has told PAP.

New initiative promoting Polish-British innovation launched - minister

The aim of the UK-Polish TechChallenge initiative is to bring together large corporations and tech start-ups and to support and promote innovation in both countries, said Minister of Development Jadwiga Emilewicz during a press conference on Thursday.

Polish trade agency opens branch in Taiwan

Polish Investment and Trade Agency's (PAIH) new office in Taipei will assist Polish entrepreneurs in the promotion of domestic products, the establishment of business contacts with Asian partners, as well as the acquisition of crucial investments from Taiwan.

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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."

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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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