In 2021, the share of illegal cigarettes in Poland was historically low and amounted to 4.9%, while in France almost every third (29.4%) cigarette came from an illegal source - reports Philip Morris International (PMI), citing the latest KPMG report.more

PLL LOT, due to capacity limitations at the airport in Amsterdam, is canceling in July and August this year. a dozen or so flights from Warsaw, the press office of the national carrier has informed. The company is constantly checking the situation at European airports - added.more

In 2021, Poles were ill much less frequently compared to the two previous years, despite the Covid-19 pandemic. This is good news for employers, reports Rzeczpospolita.more

The latest report, showing the scale of price changes in retail stores, shows that in May this year. highest y / y increases occurred in the province Opolskie - by 18.9%, Łódzkie - 18.4%, and also Wielkopolskie - 18.1%. The smallest increases were in Podkarpackie - 13.8%, Podlaskie - 16.1%, and also Świętokrzyskie - 16.5%.more

Over 70% of respondents of an IBRiS survey for today's Rzeczpospolita want refugees from Ukraine to stay in Poland, but on condition that they take up a job and support themselves. In second place among the conditions for staying is education of children in a Polish school, and in third place - learning Polish.more

BBQ is almost a national sport for Poles, especially on warm days or long weekends, so the prices of basic products often arouse a lot of interest. According to the analysis carried out by Uce Research and Hiper-Com Poland for the daily "Rzeczpospolita", from May 1 to June 5 this year. Grilled food products were on average 18.1% more expensive than a year earlier.more

The interest in going on vacation in Poland is 32 percent. lower than a year ago - according to Nocowanie.pl data. Most people are looking for accommodation by the sea, the most popular location is Władysławowo.more

In times of high inflation, for students and graduates starting their careers in Poland, the salary is much more important than before - reports today's Rzeczpospolita.more

According to a study by Uce Research and the ePsycholodzy.pl platform, almost one in four (approx. 24%) Poles admit that their supervisor contacts him after working hours on business matters.more

I am no longer in cabinet. Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki and - as far as I know - President Andrzej Duda have accepted my resignation," PiS President Jarosław Kaczyński said. My successor in the rank of deputy prime minister will be the head of MON Mariusz Błaszczak - he added.more

Although 79 percent. of the surveyed Polish entrepreneurs are aware that in the coming years, activities related to environmental protection will gain importance in their industry, it is 18 percent. it does not intend to reduce its carbon footprint, the consulting company EY reported.more

Nearly 75 percent Polish students will be happy to sit at the school desk with a refugee from Ukraine. Over 80 percent Polish students want to learn a few words in Ukrainian, as well as help refugees in learning, according to a report by the Center for Civic Education.more

In 2021, during the pandemic, 50,000 Poles left the city to live in the countryside. Poland recorded the last such large migration from the city to the countryside before the financial crisis in 2008, sums up Dr. Andrzej Zborowski from the Institute of Geography and Spatial Management of the Jagiellonian University.more

The COVID-19 pandemic is marked by conspiracy theories spread by denying circles. A study by scientists of the Medical University of Silesia has shown that belief in such false beliefs can also be harmful to mental health, because it increases the risk of anxiety and depression symptoms.more

Ryanair has announced the largest winter flight schedule from Łódź in history. In the new season, the carrier will offer over 25 flights a week, including three new routes - to Alicante, Brussels Charleroi and Milan Bergamo.more

According to a study commissioned by the Polish Tourist Organization, 65 percent. of Polish residents are planning a summer tourist and leisure trip. This is an increase of 18 percent compared to last year's results.more

Defense Minister Mariusz Błaszczak announced yesterday that Poland will present plans to establish two more divisions at a press conference following the meeting of NATO defense ministers in Brussels. He spoke in favor of increasing the joint budget of the North Atlantic Alliance and developing its deterrent capabilities.more

In April, 41 percent employees expected a salary increase. This is still a lot, although there is a clear decline compared to January, according to a survey commissioned by Gi Group. Still higher earnings are the most common reason for looking for a new job.more

"More and more young women in Poland decide not to have children - the so-called voluntary childlessness is growing. But there is also a growing group of women who are forcibly childless, for example due to the lack of systemic support for infertility treatment methods" - said Prof. Irena E. Kotowska from the Warsaw School of Economics (SGH).more

After the changes in PIT, net wages will increase. Employees will gain compared to 2021 - explained in today's Rzeczpospolita.more

Every second Polish employee plans to change jobs within six months, and 93 percent. of respondents indicated professional development as the reason, the consulting company Deloitte reported.more

Border Guard officers intervened at the Krakow airport against two people who tried to board the plane with live ammunition in their luggage. The case was referred to the prosecutor's office.more

Poles do not really believe in the effectiveness of the sanctions against Russia, and almost half of them believe that the war in Ukraine will continue for a very long time - according to the IBRIS poll for "Rzeczpospolita" published today.more

If Russia should ever think to attack Poland, the Kremlin must know that there are 40 million Poles in Poland, ready to stand up arms in hand to defend their homeland - assessed Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki in Silesia. He also announced new regulations on access to weapons.more

There will soon be queues of cars for public chargers on the Vistula River, because there are not enough such points in this country. "Poland may face financial penalties for failing to meet the requirements of the regulation currently being prepared by the EU," informs Rzeczpospolita.more