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Poland to pay over EUR 1 bln in subsidies to energy-intensive firms

The Polish government has adopted a PLN 5 billion (EUR 1.07 billion) programme of subsidies for sectors that consume excessive amounts of energy to protect them from soaring energy prices.

Growing number of Polish companies plan lay-offs

The number of Polish firms planning to lay people off has increased sharply, year on year, despite employment standing at a record level, a new study has revealed.

Poland to subsidise 92 energy-intensive firms

The government will offer a total of PLN 800 million (EUR 168 million) to 92 Polish large energy-intensive companies, the development and technology minister has announced.

Minimum wage hike will cost SMEs EUR 3.84 bln next year

Polish medium-sized companies (SMEs) are facing an additional burden from a minimum wage hike, seen at PLN 18.16 billion (EUR 3.84 billion) next year, according to the rationale to a government regulation.

Today’s news round up in Poland

Start your day with a summary of today’s top stories from Poland’s leading news sites.

Nearly 15,000 firms shut down in Poland in August

More than 14,600 Polish companies were written off the official registry in August, up 6.9 percent compared to the previous month, the Central Statistical Office (GUS) has reported.

Government plans aid for firms affected by Odra crisis

The Polish government plans to offer financial support to businesses affected by the environmental disaster that hit the Odra, Poland's second largest river, the family and social policy minister has said.

State-owned firms may soon face additional tax says gov't spokesman

The Polish government is looking into ways of increasing the tax burden for state-owned companies that note stronger profits owing to rising prices of commodities, the government spokesperson has said.

Most Polish firms affected by war in Ukraine

As many as 94 percent of Polish companies have felt the negative effects of Russia's war in Ukraine, a government think-tank has reported.

Slower employment growth expected due to uncertain macroeconomic situation

A growing number of Polish companies plan to maintain their current level of employment, while the percentage of firms seeking new staff has decreased, according to a new survey by the Randstad recruitment agency.

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  • The systematic massacre of all children under 10 will forever be a stain on humanity, says TFN’s Stuart Dowell
  • Mayor offers reward to first couple to have a boy in village where only girls are born
  • It’s official! Kraków is the best place in Europe for food, says European Academy of Gastronomy
  • Poland in COVID-19 LOCKDOWN! PM orders bars, restaurants, shopping centres and borders closed - and cancels ALL flights
Culture | Life

Netflix braces itself for national backlash from diehard fans over its remake of legendary film Znachor

In anticipation of reaction to its modern-day take on the 1982 classic about an outstanding surgeon who loses his memory following an attack, Netflix posted on social media: "Ladies and gentlemen, Your Honour, this is Leszek Lichota as Rafal Wilczur. Znachor is coming to Netflix in the second half of the year."

The first report:

  • Former Israeli ambassador to Poland dies aged 87
  • Tatra mountains closed to tourists due to heavy snow, wind
  • Zelensky thanks Poland for tank initiative
  • President Biden to visit Poland says Polish presidential official
  • Poland important security ally for Britain says British 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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