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Polish competition authorities have cleared the way for the country's iconic, but struggling, Gdansk shipyard to be bought by Ukrainian firm Donbass. Donbass first said in September that it aimed to buy 75% of Gdansk for 400m zlotys ($161 million) before later adding that it wanted the full 100%. The Ukrainian firm has also said it will repay state aid given to the yard. The financial support received by Gdansk has caused a continuing row between Warsaw and the European Union. If Donbass repays this money, it will be able to keep Gdansk fully open. The shipyard has an important place in Polish history, as it is the birth place of the celebrated Solidarity trade union.