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πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

How Much Did the Frank Saga Cost Banks? A Gigantic Bill

The article discusses the financial impact of the Swiss franc loan saga on Polish banks, estimating losses at around 74-76 billion PLN.

Mar 23 β€’ 04:06 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

In April, annual contributions for the year 2025 will be deposited in PPK accounts

In 2025, participants in the Employee Capital Plans (PPK) in Poland will receive an annual contribution of 240 PLN if their payments meet specific thresholds.

Mar 21 β€’ 15:17 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

CD Projekt's shares skyrocketed. 595 million PLN profit and new 'The Witcher'

CD Projekt reported impressive financial results for 2025, leading to a significant increase in its stock price following a successful fourth quarter.

Mar 20 β€’ 09:21 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The main win in Lotto Plus has fallen. Lottery results

A player has won the main prize of 1 million PLN in Lotto Plus, while the Lotto jackpot has rolled over to 30 million PLN for the next draw.

Mar 20 β€’ 09:18 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

POLREGIO troubles. Will the company have to repay 770 million PLN to the State Treasury?

The article discusses proposed changes to the Public Transport Law in Poland that could severely impact POLREGIO and force it to repay 770 million PLN to the State Treasury.

Mar 20 β€’ 03:39 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

BΕ‚onia for Walking, Kolejarz for Culture. Lublin Will Invest 130 Million PLN

Lublin plans to invest over 130 million PLN to enhance its cultural and recreational infrastructure ahead of its designation as the European Capital of Culture in 2029.

Mar 19 β€’ 17:55 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Wprost
National & Local

The Curia will earn 421 million PLN. It sold a housing estate along with its residents

The Curia in PoznaΕ„ has sold the Malta Housing Estate to JHM Development for 421 million PLN, raising concerns about the treatment of residents within local housing policies.

Mar 19 β€’ 12:03 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

DomaΕ„ski: we are building a capital market ecosystem, an additional 100 billion PLN by 2040

The article discusses Poland's strategy for developing its capital market ecosystem, with a focus on legislative initiatives and economic indicators that demonstrate growth and stability.

Mar 19 β€’ 11:16 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Wprost
National & Local

Czarzasty chides right-wing television and TV Republic. "A station of people who do not offend anyone"

WΕ‚odzimierz Czarzasty criticized the behavior of right-wing media during a press conference regarding the presidential project "SAFE 0 PLN" and emphasized the need for respectful treatment of all journalists.

Mar 19 β€’ 10:48 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

NIK examines NBP with unprecedented control – Rzeczpospolita has learned. The aftermath of Poland's SAFE 0 percent?

A Polish parliament member has requested an urgent audit of the National Bank's financial reports due to concerns over a stated loss of 100 billion PLN.

Mar 19 β€’ 03:30 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Santander BP with high dividend. Close to 50 PLN per share

Santander Bank Polska has recommended distributing approximately 5.1 billion PLN for dividends, amounting to nearly 75% of its net profit for 2025.

Mar 18 β€’ 11:02 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

What next with 155 mm ammunition?

Poland is set to receive over 180 billion PLN in loans for arms, with substantial funds earmarked for ammunition production as part of a national program aimed at enhancing defense capabilities.

Mar 18 β€’ 03:09 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Wprost
National & Local

TVN will change its owner, and this is just the beginning. The giant is preparing more moves

TVN is about to change ownership as Paramount Skydance, led by David Ellison, prepares to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery in a deal worth nearly PLN 110 million.

Mar 17 β€’ 19:31 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Oko.press
National & Local

Court: Ziobro must apologize to Holland and pay 50 thousand PLN

A Polish court has ruled that Minister Zbigniew Ziobro must apologize to filmmaker Agnieszka Holland and pay a fine after facing accusations of defamation.

Mar 17 β€’ 16:25 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Wprost
National & Local

Collaborators of the Poland 2050 MP face charges. The background: forgery and 40,000 PLN

The Opole District Prosecutor's Office has presented charges against three individuals related to alleged forgery in the 2050 Poland campaign.

Mar 17 β€’ 13:36 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Breakthrough in the fight against cancer and dengue getting closer? Poles are looking for drugs and going to the stock exchange

A Polish biotech start-up, Vaxican, is nearing 4.5 million PLN in funding to advance innovative diagnostic and therapeutic methods against arboviruses, driven by rising health challenges and climate change.

Mar 17 β€’ 09:19 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The Zloty Regains Strength. The Dollar and Euro Drop Sharply

The Polish zloty strengthens against major currencies as investors show renewed confidence, with the dollar falling below 3.71 PLN and the euro at slightly above 4.26 PLN.

Mar 16 β€’ 11:29 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Up to 8000 PLN for homeowners. Soon grants for micro-retention will start

A new program in Poland aims to provide grants to homeowners for investments that increase water retention on their properties, addressing local water resource protection and flood prevention.

Mar 16 β€’ 08:14 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

3000 PLN for a child regardless of income. It is one of the highest benefits in the country

A municipality in Wysokie Mazowieckie, Poland, has introduced a child benefit program that provides a one-time payment of 3000 PLN to parents of newborns, irrespective of their income.

Mar 13 β€’ 19:30 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

366 PLN and 3386 PLN monthly. Care allowance and nursing benefit increased in 2026

Poland's care allowance and nursing benefit have increased as of 2026, providing additional financial support to retirees and those unable to work due to health conditions.

Mar 13 β€’ 19:00 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

He was expected to be a candidate for Prime Minister for PiS. The President of CheΕ‚m is fighting the government for 180 million

The President of CheΕ‚m is engaged in a legal battle with the Polish government over a 180 million PLN grant intended for a commemorative museum and cultural center.

Mar 13 β€’ 09:24 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Tauron announces a big plan for Silesia. 25 billion PLN and the end of the coal era

Tauron has unveiled a major investment plan for Silesia, committing 25 billion PLN to transition from coal to cleaner energy sources over the next decade.

Mar 13 β€’ 07:24 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

3000 PLN regardless of income. Record childbirth allowance in Podlasie

The municipality of Wysokie Mazowieckie in Poland offers a one-time childbirth allowance of 3000 PLN regardless of income to parents of newborns.

Mar 12 β€’ 10:09 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Poles Keep Wealth in Drawers: An Average of Over 550 PLN to Recover

Poles are increasingly storing unused smartphones at home, with an average potential recovery value of over 550 PLN per device.

Mar 11 β€’ 12:02 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Road freight prices rise

Wholesale prices at Orlen have surged to 6359 PLN per cubic meter of diesel, significantly impacting road carriers.

Mar 10 β€’ 10:25 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Banking fees are rising. Poles leave over 20 billion PLN in banks

Banking fees in Poland continue to increase, with customers collectively paying over 20 billion PLN in 2025, highlighting a rising trend in financial service costs.

Mar 10 β€’ 03:25 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

New regulations will hit online stores. Up to 20,000 PLN fine for mistakes

The e-commerce industry in Poland is raising concerns over new registration requirements for shipments of clothing and footwear, fearing significant penalties for small businesses.

Mar 6 β€’ 11:49 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

WSA: PLN 27 million fine for breaking GDPR by Polish Post to be corrected

The Polish Post faces a PLN 27 million fine for breaching GDPR related to the organization of postal voting in the 2020 presidential elections.

Mar 5 β€’ 12:29 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Wprost
National & Local

Dark clouds over Palikot. Creditors are waiting for 240 million PLN

Former Polish politician Janusz Palikot faces significant financial troubles as creditors await payments amounting to 240 million PLN from his alcohol company, which is currently undergoing bankruptcy proceedings.

Mar 5 β€’ 09:14 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Record compensations for errors of courts and prosecutors. Over 10 million PLN for wrongful arrests and detentions

In Poland, a growing concern over wrongful arrests has led to notable compensations exceeding 10 million PLN, highlighting systemic issues in the judicial process.

Mar 5 β€’ 06:45 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

PGE will build new gas units for 6 billion PLN

PGE Polska Grupa Energetyczna has signed contracts for the construction of open-cycle gas turbine blocks in Rybnik and Gryfino, totaling approximately 6 billion PLN.

Mar 4 β€’ 22:00 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

You can recover 840 PLN. Few people remember this relief

Taxpayers have several opportunities to reduce their income tax for 2025, including a little-known deduction for union membership fees.

Mar 4 β€’ 19:07 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Wprost
National & Local

Biedronka Employees Couldn't Believe It. A Highlander 'Earned' a Record Amount on Bottle Deposits

A new bottle deposit system in Poland has led to record refunds, with one individual earning 367.50 PLN by returning 735 containers at a Biedronka store.

Mar 4 β€’ 17:03 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Wprost
National & Local

1,500 PLN for Giving Birth to a Child. The Commune Launches an Unusual Parental Benefit

Zakopane is facing a demographic crisis with more deaths than births and is implementing a new parental benefit in an effort to encourage families to stay in the area.

Mar 4 β€’ 12:48 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The dollar is at its highest since November. Will the RPP refrain from a cut?

The dollar has strengthened significantly against the Polish zΕ‚oty and other emerging market currencies, prompting speculation about potential monetary policy decisions by the Polish National Bank.

Mar 3 β€’ 10:36 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

How much has Poland's public debt increased? New MF data

Poland's public debt rose to 1,951.9 billion PLN by the end of December 2025, marking a record increase due to various economic factors.

Mar 2 β€’ 16:36 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

20,000 PLN per square meter for an apartment in Warsaw? "It's no longer science fiction"

The average price of new apartments in Warsaw has increased to 19,400 PLN per square meter, with prices potentially reaching 20,000 PLN this year due to reduced supply of affordable housing.

Mar 2 β€’ 13:24 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Officials measure every centimeter. Even a 10,000 PLN fine

New regulations concerning the distance requirements for garden sheds on private properties in Poland can lead to significant fines if not followed.

Feb 28 β€’ 18:04 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

9000 PLN minimum wage for this group. Increase comes into effect on July 1, 2026

The minimum wage for public health workers in Poland, including psychologists, is set to rise starting July 1, 2026, based on last year's average wage data.

Feb 27 β€’ 18:41 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

9000 PLN minimum wage for psychologists? The Ministry wants to postpone the raise deadline

The Polish Ministry of Health is considering postponing the scheduled increase in minimum wages for psychologists and other public healthcare workers, which is tied to last year's average national salary.

Feb 27 β€’ 18:41 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Premium apartments are more than astronomical prices

A recent report reveals that despite expectations of a price around 50,000 to 60,000 PLN per square meter for luxury apartments in Warsaw, a recent sale reached nearly 90,000 PLN per square meter, prompting discussions on the definition of premium real estate.

Feb 27 β€’ 03:04 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Wprost
National & Local

There is a decision regarding money for students. It concerns an additional 80 million

The Polish Ministry of Education announces an additional 80 million PLN for student support following concerns over funding cuts impacting vocational training.

Feb 26 β€’ 12:45 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Record at PZU. 6.7 billion PLN profit and the highest revenues in history

PZU, Poland's largest insurer, reported record revenues and profits for the year 2025, showcasing a strong financial performance despite a quieter fourth quarter.

Feb 26 β€’ 08:58 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Who will supply military rolling stock for PKP Cargo?

The Polish Ministry of National Defence plans to support PKP Cargo's purchase of railway rolling stock worth 400 million PLN, aiming to acquire locomotives and heavy-duty platforms for military logistics.

Feb 26 β€’ 05:50 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Does Prohibition Pay Off? Data from Major Cities Surprises

A report highlights the significant economic and social costs associated with alcohol consumption in Poland, estimating that these costs could exceed 100 billion PLN by 2026.

Feb 26 β€’ 03:12 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Does Prohibition Pay Off? The Latest Data from the Largest Cities Surprises

New data from Poland reveals that the economic costs of alcohol consumption range from 0.9% to 2.5% of GDP, amounting to significant figures that could exceed 100 billion PLN by 2026.

Feb 26 β€’ 03:12 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

There Will Be a Higher Exemption from PCC. Purchases Up to 3,000 PLN Tax-Free

The Polish Ministry of Finance proposes to raise the tax exemption limit for PCC from 1,000 PLN to 3,000 PLN as part of a legislative initiative.

Feb 24 β€’ 16:49 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Over 205 million PLN profit. Bank Pocztowy shows strength in 2025.

In 2025, Bank Pocztowy achieved a net profit of 205.9 million PLN, marking a 13.4% increase from the previous year, driven by improvements in loan quality and growth in customer loans and deposits.

Feb 24 β€’ 13:54 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Czopek, PSEW: Let's Utilize Polish Potential!

The article emphasizes the importance of offshore wind energy as a major industrial project in Poland, highlighting the potential 900 billion PLN investment and the need for collaboration among stakeholders.

Feb 24 β€’ 10:07 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Robyg may return to the Warsaw Stock Exchange

Robyg is considering returning to the Warsaw Stock Exchange, with discussions about an IPO valued at over 1 billion PLN involving mBank and Goldman Sachs.

Feb 24 β€’ 09:30 UTC

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