Poland
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Proposed “Transparency” legislation in Poland must be rethought and revised
Nov 4, 2017News Hour Transparency International and its partner in Poland, the Stefan Batory Foundation, are calling on the government to consult more widely and revise proposed legislation on transparency in public life as in its current form... -
Polands’ parliament orders break in debate on contested Supreme Court reform
Jul 19, 2017News Hour: Poland’s parliament put on hold for several hours until 0900 a.m. local time on Wednesday a debate over the bill giving itself the power to appoint Supreme Court judges, amid opposition’s criticism that the... -
Amazon.com to open its fifth logistics center in Poland this year
Feb 21, 2017News Hour: U.S. online retailer Amazon.com Inc will open its fifth logistics center in Poland this year, it said on Monday, seeking to benefit from the country’s relatively low wages and proximity to the large German... -
Earthquake left at least 2 people dead at a copper mine in Poland
Nov 30, 2016News Hour: An earthquake has left at least two people dead and six others missing at a copper mine in Poland, the owners, KGHM, said on Wednesday. Five injured workers at the Rudna mine in the... -
Plan for total abortion ban rejected by Poland
Oct 6, 2016News Hour: Polish lawmakers have withdrawn draft legislation that would introduce a near-total ban on abortion in a vote that marks the first major domestic setback for the ruling conservatives after massive street protests. The ruling... -
World Bank supports development of Poland’s “Lagging Regions”
Jul 25, 2016News Hour: The World Bank is beginning work on a new project, aimed at supporting the poorer regions of Poland by better utilizing European Union funds made available to the country through the European Union Financial... -
Ronaldo-Lewandowski face off for Euros semis slot
Jun 29, 2016News Hour: Two of Europe’s most prolific marksmen go head-to-head as Robert Lewandowski aims to end Cristiano Ronaldo’s dreams of landing an international trophy when Poland meet Portugal in a Euro 2016 quarter-final clash on Thursday,...
