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Russian ambassador receives note of protest from Polish foreign ministry

Łukasz Jasina said that Sergey Andreev (pictured) was summoned to Poland's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday where he was handed a note of protest regarding Russian politician, Pavel Astakhov's call for "the murder of the Polish ambassador." Piotr Nowak/PAP

Russia's ambassador was summoned to Poland's Ministry on Foreign Affairs on Friday and handed a note of protest, said a ministry spokesperson.

Russia summons Polish diplomat over Russian school takeover in Warsaw

The Russian Foreign Ministry has summoned Poland's charge d'affaires to protest against the takeover of a Russian school in Warsaw by the Polish authorities, Reuters has reported, quoting Russian media.

Poland takes back lake resort from Russian embassy

A recreation resort at a lake near Warsaw, leased by the Russian Embassy has been taken over by Poland's State Forests governmental organisation, a climate and environment minister has announced.

Polish vodka brands have returned from Russian hands

Poland's Maspex Group has finalised the takeover of the Polish assets of the Roust Corporation and has bought alcohol distributor CEDC International and its subsidiary B2B Wine & Spirits together with brands owned by CEDC.

Polish state-owned giants seek to take over national daily

The state-owned oil and gas firm PKN Orlen has denied that it is in talks to take over Gremi Media, publisher of the national newspaper Rzeczpospolita and the capital markets daily Parkiet.

Polish media open to takeover by Russian, Chinese entities, says PM

The Polish prime minister has said that under current laws Polish media can be taken over by entities from Russia or China, and that "we don't want such a state of affairs."

Opposition attacks draft law aimed to prevent non-EU media takeovers

Lawmakers from Poland's main opposition bloc, Civic Coalition, fiercely attacked a draft amendment tabled by ruling Law and Justice (PiS) party MPs that would prevent non-EU companies taking control of Polish radio and television stations.

PM wants legal measures to prevent non-EU media takeovers

The prime minister has said Poland needs legal measures to stop Polish media being taken over by non-EU companies.

Poland's fuel giant seeks regulator's approval for gas firm takeover

Polish leading oil company PKN Orlen has asked the country's anti-trust regulator UOKiK for the green light to take over Poland's natural gas monopolist PGNiG.

Competition watchdog considers legal steps over press takeover verdict

Poland's Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK)) is considering further legal steps after a court suspended its approval of the takeover of a regional press publisher by state-owned fuel firm PKN Orlen.

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