Prescriptions for anti-depressants have also increased.
Year: 2020
Polish cities switch off lights in protest against government’s EU budget veto
“Without funds, we are left in the dark,” say the mayors.
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Warsaw hit by floods as government blames absent opposition mayor
Other parts of the country have also been hit by heavy rains.
Poland’s holiest Catholic shrine bans political speeches and promotion of nationalism
The decision comes a week after a controversial speech at the shrine by a deputy prime minister.
Intolerant rhetoric and public media bias tarnished Polish presidential election, reports OSCE
A report finds the vote was professionally administered but with a number of problems.
The winners and losers from Poland’s presidential election first round
And what can we expect in the second round and beyond?
Incumbent president wins election first round in Poland but set for run-off
Poland looks to be heading for a second round on 12 July.
“We have to move politics out of the churches”: interview with presidential candidate Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz
Stanley Bill and Maria Wilczek
The Polish People’s Party leader answers questions about his policies.
Why Poland’s presidential election will be unconstitutional – and the result could be overturned
Anna Wójcik
The constitution requires a universal, equal and secret vote, but this Sunday’s election will not meet those criteria.
Pope orders Polish bishop accused of covering up sex abuse to be relieved of duty
The Bishop of Kalisz, Edward Janiak, is being investigated by the Vatican.
Poland planning to reopen schools in September if epidemic does not worsen
Teaching is expected to return to normal, with some complementary remote work.
Duda at the White House: ten views on the meeting with Trump
Agnieszka Wądołowska
No concrete announcements emerged from the meeting, but will it still boost Duda’s election chances?
Poland’s Solidarity trade union endorses “worker-friendly president” Duda for reelection
The head of the union warns that the main opposition candidate is a “hardened liberal” who would roll back workers’ rights.
Under half of Poles say homosexuality should be accepted but figure rising, finds international study
The number who say homosexuality is acceptable now outnumber those say it is not.
