The inflow of foreign direct investment (FDI) into Poland in 2021 hit a record high of USD 24.8 billion, an increase of 82 per cent from pre-pandemic 2019.
Ukraine is preparing another evacuation of civilians from the almost completely Russian-controlled port city of Mariupol in the southeast of the country. Russian troops...
Hubert Kampa, a painter from Wrocław and the chairman of the In Blessed Art Foundation started an action of picturing icons on ammunition chests transported from Mariupol. They are later auctioned off, and the profits are donated to the people in Ukraine.
PKN Orlen, Poland's biggest oil and gas company, has said it will be able to supply the whole of Central and Eastern Europe with oil in the event of a ban on Russian crude oil imports.
PGNiG, Poland's state-owned oil and gas company, has said its gas storage facilities are 81 per cent full owing to an increase in deliveries of LNG in recent weeks.
National Museum in Warsaw has recently opened a new exhibition of Marc Chagall’s works on paper, composed mostly of post-World War II paintings. The exposition is accompanied by an album “Marc Chagall. Everything is Painting” and a series of lectures on the painter’s life and his oeuvre. It will be open for visitors until July 24th, 2022.
EU companies that will agree to Vladimir Putin's demand for payment for Russian gas in roubles are taking the risk of falling into a spiral of debt, the Polish climate minister has warned.
Today, there has been a large fire at the warehouse of the Russian publishing house "Prosveshcheniye" near Moscow. Almost 34 thousand square meters are burning. "Prosveshcheniye" was a legal Bolshevik socio-political and literary monthly magazine in Russia. The video of the accident is available below.
Polish President Andrzej Duda met with the speaker of the US Congress Nancy Pelosi. The main topics of discussion include support for Ukraine, refugees from Ukraine, regional security and energy supply. The speaker of the US Congress, Nancy Pelosi, thanked the Polish nation for its support of Ukraine, following talks with the Polish president in Warsaw on Monday.
The Polish Heritage Days is an annual festival organised and run under the patronage of the Polish Embassy in London. The idea behind Polish Heritage Days is to promote and celebrate Polish culture, the heritage of past generations, and Polish contribution to the cultural, economic, and social life of the United Kingdom. The theme of this year’s Polish Heritage Days (PHD) is the 130th anniversary of the birth of three Polish generals: Władysław Anders, Stanisław Maczek and Stanisław Sosabowski.
As announced, the Polish-Lithuanian gas pipeline GIPL has launched. “As of today, gas will flow from Lithuania to Poland,” Anna Moskwa, Minister of Climate and Environment, tweeted. The 508 km long GIPL pipeline connects the gas interconnection between Poland and Lithuania. Full capacity is expected to be reached in October this year.
On the occasion of today’s Labour Day, the head of government published a post on social media. “Decent, safe, well paid and honest work is one of the foundations of a healthy, democratic society and the pillar of a stable family,” Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki wrote on Sunday.
Poland is among nine countries hosting the Defender Europe 2022 (DE22) and Swift Response 2022 (SR22), large-scale US Army-led, multinational, joint military exercises held from May 1 to May 27, the defence ministry said in a Sunday statement.
Ukraine has proposed that Poland join the group of countries that would act as a security guarantor for Ukraine, and Poland will accept the offer, the chief foreign policy advisor to the Polish president has said.
The Polish-Swiss Parliamentary Group visited Switzerland to celebrate the Polish national and public holidays on the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd of May. Poles need to remember Kościuszko and promote Polish ideals of freedom. This duty refers also to Polish Community Abroad, especially in Solothurn. During the visit of the Parliamentary Group to the Kościuszko Museum, the further development of this important Polish cultural institution was discussed.
As Easter draws near, kitchens across Poland are bustling with the aroma of freshly baked delights. Among the cherished treats adorning family tables, the Polish pound cake stands as a timeless favourite. Today, join us as we unveil the secrets to crafting this beloved delicacy, ensuring your Easter celebration is imbued with the essence of Polish tradition. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey with Poland Daily 24!