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How the Czechs and Poles fell out with each other

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The Turów case is only a symptom of underinvestment in Czech–Polish relations. Source: Smartha / Shutterstock.com

The Polish state media portrays the Czech Republic as a foe that, for dubious reasons, is set on ruining the Polish energy sector. Currently, it is the Turów lignite mine on the Polish side of the border that is behind the friction between the two countries. Does this case mirror structural problems in Czech–Polish relations, and what can be done to restore mutually favourable cooperation?

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06.10.2021

THE WASTELAND ON FIRE

environment, illegal waste, organised crime, Poland, toxic

Waste disposal site fire in Jastrzębie-Zdrój | KMP Jastrzębie

Changes in Polish law, introduced after critical wave of burning landfills in 2018, made illegal storage of waste more difficult, but old fraudulent schemes are still in place.

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13.08.2020

Red Sludge on the Blue Danube

corruption, environment, Hungary

Drone footage, source: atlatszo.hu

In Almásfüzitő hazardous waste is being used to cover residue from a long-closed alumina factory.

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07.08.2020

High-risk garbage

environment, law, Poland

Fire of a garbage dump in Zabrze | Photo: KM PSP W Zabrzu

Almost 70 landfills have been on fire in Poland since the beginning of the year. Tons of toxic substances have entered the environment, the impact of which will be felt over the years. All of these because China started to care for the environment and stopped importing waste materials. Poland took over. blog post by […]

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04.07.2018