During 20 years of its presence in the EU, Poland has made an economic leap. This is proven by statistics, which show that although Poland is still separated from the strongest Western economies, it is already smaller than in the case of, for example, Portugal and Spain, which joined the Community in 1986. According to experts, the results would not be so good if Poland did not join the EU.more
Poles are the second longest working nation in the EU after the Greeks; we work three hours longer per week than the EU average, according to a report by the Polish Economic Institute. In Poland, 5 per cent of people work part-time, while the average for EU countries is 17 per cent. - it noted.more
At the end of 2023, Poland's population will reach 37,637,000, less than 130,000 less than in 2022. - according to a report by the Central Statistical Office. More than 272,000 live births were registered. This is the lowest number of births recorded in the entire post-war period.more
87 per cent of employers are encouraging employees to return to the office and 33 per cent have made office attendance mandatory in various forms, according to a recent report by JLL. The publication indicated that Poles spend 60 per cent of their pre-pandemic time in the office.more
Prime Minister Donald Tusk is trusted by 45 per cent of those polled, President Andrzejuda by 44.5 per cent and Sejm Speaker Szymon Hołownia by 44.4 per cent. - according to the April IBRiS poll for the Onet portal. Outside the podium was the current leader of the ranking - Warsaw Mayor Rafał Trzaskowski.more
This year, 60 per cent of respondents are not planning a trip for May, according to a survey commissioned by Wiener. It noted that two years ago, 47 per cent of respondents made such a decision.more
Discrimination against women, threats to judicial independence and excessive use of force by the police are examples of human rights violations in Poland, pointed out by the US Department of State in its report for 2023. The document contains an analysis of the situation in over 200 countries and regions of the world.more
According to a United Surveys survey conducted for DGP and RMF FM, Poles are more likely to say they support investment in the development of low-cost rental housing (45 per cent) than subsidies for housing loan instalments (29 per cent).more
More than half of Poles do not want a ban on alcohol sales at petrol stations, according to an IBRiS poll for Radio ZET. More than 40 percent of respondents are in favour of the restriction. 5% of respondents have no opinion on the subject.more
Flixbus announced the opening of a new direct connection from Warsaw to London in May. Passengers will spend 27 hours on the route, of which two hours will be taken by ferry.more
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will pay his first visit to Poland today. It is part of a series of intensive bilateral contacts, which gained momentum especially after the Russian attack on Ukraine in February 2022.more
People aged 60+ want to employ 22 per cent of companies, according to a recently published survey. The economic activity of people aged between 55 and 64 is lower in Poland than the EU average. The situation could be improved by subsidising the employment of older people, it was reported.more
In the first quarter of 2024, Poles were generally satisfied with the life of them and their families, according to a CBOS analysis. The situation in workplaces was also assessed positively. However, the political situation in recent months has been perceived critically.more
The obligation for taxi drivers to have a Polish driving license, which enters into force on June 17, 2024, may result in several thousand drivers disappearing from the market. As a result, by 10-20 percent the number of available transport services in large cities will decrease, the prices of services will increase and budget revenues will decrease - according to a new report.more
Only 51 per cent of Poles maintain a positive view of the European Union. 38 percent relate to it neutrally, and 11 percent. - negatively. In ten member states, the Community enjoys a better rating, 'Rzeczpospolita' reported today.more
Italy, Spain and Greece are the most popular tourist destinations from Poland for this year's May holiday, according to Ryanair data. According to the carrier, flights to Italian and Greek islands are becoming increasingly popular.more
Poles are not afraid that the war that is taking place in Ukraine will move to our country. In two years, the feeling of security has improved, reports today's 'Rzeczpospolita'.more
The number of foreigners transferred to Poland under readmission, the so-called Dublin III agreement and other agreements and arrangements is increasing, according to data provided by the Border Guard. The reason is, among other things, migration pressure.more
51 per cent of respondents answered 'no' or 'rather not' to the question of whether the ruling coalition is fulfilling its election promises, according to an Ipsos poll for OKO.press and TOK FM. Among the dissatisfied are voters of the Left and the Third Way, the commentary indicated.more
Elana Milmann, 77, from Israel, and Juliusz Gorzkoś, 72, from Sierpc, who recently discovered they were siblings, were due to meet in Warsaw yesterday. The meeting did not take place, hampered by Iran's overnight attack on Israel.more
72 per cent of respondents are not concerned that the 4-day week will result in reduced productivity, 19 per cent of respondents hold the opposite view, according to the ClickMeeting survey. At the same time, 24 per cent of those questioned believe they have too many responsibilities at work.more
Poland will be the second largest bail system country in Europe from 2025. 'We are creating a huge circular economy project for packaging,' stated Marcel Rakowski, president of PolKa - Polska Kaucja, one of the system operators in Poland. The deposit system will force a change in consumer habits, he pointed out.more
Positive or neutral attitudes towards employees from Ukraine are held by 78 per cent of employers; 41 per cent of the general public believe that there is a lower increase in wages due to Ukrainian immigrants, according to data presented in the 'Polish Labour Market Barometer' report by Personnel Service.more
Poland was ranked 23rd in the ranking of the most attractive countries for investors in the world - according to the FDI Confidence Index ranking prepared by Kearney experts. Among emerging markets, Poland ranks 7th.more
