Rival supermarkets set for victory over Aldi and Lidl in competition rowUnlike the traditional supermarkets, discounters Aldi and Lidl can use a legal loophole to stop competitors opening nearby - but not for much longer, it seems.
Poland now sixth-largest EU economy, ahead of Switzerland and BelgiumPoland's economy is gaining in importance in Europe. In 2025 the country ranked sixth in the EU by nominal GDP, accounting for almost 5% of the bloc's total output.
Poland's Tatras: The affordable alternative to the AlpsBreathtaking alpine scenery and budget prices make this overlooked Polish escape an alternative to Europe's overcrowded mountain regions.
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