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Poles tend to reach for stronger spirits report shows

The report shows that the 39.2-percent share of strong spirits among all alcoholic beverages is the highest in 30 years and the sale of vodka, whiskey, gin and rum is growing. Michał Walczak/PAP

Poles' alcohol consumption pattern is changing towards more frequent use of strong spirits, according to the latest report.

Poland among three biggest beer producers in EU - Eurostat

Poland was one of the EU’s three biggest beer producers in 2021, Eurostat, the EU's statistical office, reported on Tuesday.

Brewers unite to help ease human suffering caused by Putin’s war on Ukraine

Already known for its tightly-knit sense of camaraderie, Poland’s craft beer sector has risen to the challenges of the times to do its bit to alleviate the human catastrophe caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Beer still standing, yeah, yeah, yeah! TFN steps back in time to explore some of Warsaw’s oldest bars

For a minority, the essence of the weekend rests in the foggy little bars that were established during Communism. Though fast dwindling in number, and left utterly winded by the lockdown, these have tapped a new wave of fans among a small group of people.

Return of Poland’s biggest beer festival reveals country’s robust craft industry

Following a two-year absence, Warsaw’s Beer Festival has returned and, in the process, underscored the resilience of the country’s burgeoning craft sector.

Offering a sensitive balance between old and new, Browar Warszawski has given new wings to Poland’s booming craft sector

Found at the very epicentre of the mixed-use Browary Warszawkie project, at a stroke it has opened a new door for Warsaw’s beer and craft food lovers while simultaneously bridging the past with the present.

Beer giant Żubr to help Biebrza National Park buy land for conservation work

Urszula Czerniawska-Kapeluch, senior brand manager at Żubr, said: “As our brand draws from the world of Polish nature, we feel responsible for actively supporting its protection." 

Unbeerlievable: Poland cements its place as EU’s second biggest beer producer

Firmly ensconced in second place, figures also show a consistent rise in the production of low- and non-alcoholic beers.

Beer responsible for alarming rise in alcohol consumption in Poland

The average Pole over the age of 15 now drinks 272 half-litre cans of beer per year, according to a new report on the rise of beer consumption in Poland compiled by the Jagiellonian Institute.

Katowice revival

In our continuing series on the changing faces of Polish cities, this week we take a look at the Silesian capital of Katowice.

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The arrest last week of a ‘dangerous’ spy network in Poland is the latest in the country’s secret war against Russian intelligence since Putin’s troops attacked Ukraine.

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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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