The labour market in Poland is looking for professionals, including carpenters, locksmiths, carpenters and electricians, their wages are rising and range from 4.5 to 7.5 thousand PLN gross per month, according to Tuesday's Personnel Service report. It was indicated that experienced specialists will earn as much as PLN 19,000 gross per month.more

The average Polish family will spend PLN 1,575.95 on Christmas shopping this year, of which 51% will be spent on gifts - according to the IBRiS report. This is less than last year, when we spent an average of 66% of our Christmas budgets on gifts.more

49% of Poles leave themselves at least two weeks to buy a gift for their loved ones, and a similar percentage indicate that they focus on products at a reasonable price - according to a study conducted on behalf of VeloBank. It was indicated that the majority will not buy a gift at the last minute on Christmas Eve.more

There will be no five-year Ryanair contract with Modlin. The airport and the Irish airline were unable to agree on the terms in time – today's "Rzeczpospolita" has learned.more

‘Harry Potter: The Exhibition’ is a travelling exhibition that has been seen by millions of fans from around the world since its premiere in 2022. The exhibition celebrating iconic moments, characters and settings from the film series about the adventures of the famous wizard will soon come to Poland. On 11 April, the exhibition will open at the Alvernia Planet complex, which is between Krakow andmore

The number of worshippers attending Sunday Mass in 2023 was lower than in 2022, while the number of people receiving Holy Communion was higher than the year before, according to data from the Institute of Catholic Church Statistics. The number of priests in Poland and the number of sacramental marriages also fell.more

The percentage of people fearing a nuclear attack from Russia is increasing, at 64 per cent and back to the level recorded just after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, according to a CBOS survey. 47 per cent of respondents believe that participation in a nuclear sharing programme would translate into an increase in our security.more

The average increase in butter prices in shops has been around 30 per cent year-on-year in recent months, and the number of promotions is falling, according to a report by UCE Research. Experts estimate that the average price of a cube of butter could reach £10 in the first half of next year, but predict significant promotions in December.more

A third of Poles are already planning trips for the holidays, while 26 per cent are still thinking about it, according to a survey carried out by ‘ARC Rynek i Opinia. As added, one in three respondents intends to spend more than PLN 3,000 per person.more

Yesterday, Norwegian Defense Minister Bjorn Arild Gram announced the sending of F-35 multi-role aircraft and NASAMS anti-aircraft systems to Poland, which will protect the airspace over the logistics hub in Rzeszów.more

Ignis is the official name of the first Polish technology and science mission to the International Space Station (ISS). Yesterday in Warsaw, Polish astronaut Sławosz Uznański also presented the official emblem of the mission.more

Poland is well on its way to becoming a European power, and Sweden can learn a lot from its Baltic neighbour, Swedish media report, praising Poland's high economic growth, as well as low unemployment and investments in armaments.more

Poland and Estonia are the only countries where the results of more than half of the quality of life indicators have systematically improved in the years 2010-2023 - the Polish Economic Institute reported, citing an OECD report. It was also noted that the subjective assessment of life satisfaction of Poles is growing.more

Next year, there will be 14 public holidays outside of Sundays. Thanks to the free Christmas Eve, two days of leave will be enough to not work for a week in December.more

In 2023, the healthy life expectancy was 61.3 years for men and 64.6 years for women. This means an increase of 1.2 years for men and 0.9 years for women compared to 2022 - reported the Central Statistical Office.more

Black Friday can be a bargain-buying opportunity or a trap that exposes you to unnecessary spending, according to marketing expert Dr Mariusz Woźniakowski of the University of Lodz. He pointed to consumers‘ growing shopping awareness and retailers’ price transparency.more

The Sejm passed an amendment to the law yesterday, according to which from next year Christmas Eve will be a public holiday. The amendment also stipulates that from 2025, the three Sundays preceding Christmas Eve will be commercial. The regulation will now go to work in the Senate.more

The happiness index of Poles at work has dropped by one point this year - from 6.8 to 5.8 on a 10-point scale - according to the latest edition of the report "Happiness at work of Poles". The greatest influence on it has a good salary, preferably in the range of PLN 7,000 to PLN 12,000 net.more

If nothing changes systemically, in 10 years we will be flooded by a wave of up to two million seniors on penny benefits - informs "Dziennik Gazeta Prawna" in today's issue.more

The drop in the number of passengers at Modlin airport is due to ongoing negotiations with carriers, the port's management has conveyed. The airport reported on Monday that over 256,500 passengers were served in October, compared to over 325,500 travellers a year ago.more

In 2023, only 9.7 million bicycles will be produced in the European Union, a quarter less than in 2022, according to Eurostat data. Poland, which produced 800,000 bicycles last year, is one of the largest producers of two-wheelers in the EU.more

Warsaw has moved up four places in the Global City Ranking and is currently in 61st place in the ranking of 156 agglomerations from around the world - according to a report by the international consulting firm Kearney.more

The most recognizable politicians are: Donald Tusk and Mateusz Morawiecki, who are recognized by 98 percent of respondents - according to the Opinia24 poll for Radio Zet. The last places in the ranking were occupied by: Magdalena Biejat, who is recognized by 43 percent of respondents and Karol Nawrocki - with a result of 39 percent.more

PLL LOT has carried over 9 million passengers by the end of October, and in the whole of 2025 it may be over 10.5 million people. "This year will be record-breaking," said the company's spokesman Krzysztof Moczulski. He added that LOT has launched nine new destinations this year, and in a week's time a connection to Tenerife will be launched.more

Already every 16th child born in our country is a foreigner. In Lower Silesia, even every 10th is a foreigner, the ‘Rzeczpospolita’ reported yesterday.more