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The fire at Zielona Gora has highlighted the issue of Poland's waste management.

Video. Poland turns to EU in row with Germany over illegal waste claims

Updated: 03/08/2023 - 11:12 GMT+2

A fire at a Polish landfill site has brought attention to the county's waste management policies and claims that waste is being illegally brought in from Germany.

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