Stanley Bill talks to one of the leaders of Poland’s Civic Coalition about the opposition’s current troubles.
Month: May 2021
The glittering nightlife and thriving culture of interwar Warsaw
Juliette Bretan
The sights and sounds of a short-lived cultural explosion.
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“Breathalyser” device that detects Covid in under a minute to be tested at Polish airport
The Polish-made device has been hailed by President Duda.
First dog adoption app in Poland launched by high school students
The service matches animals needing adoption with prospective owners.
Polish diplomats seek return of prize-winning horse loaned to Saudi Arabia
The mare has not been returned to Poland after being leased to Saudi Arabia.
Debt collectors enter Polish senator’s bank account over unpaid TV licence
In theory all TV and radio owners should pay a licence fee in Poland, but in practice less than 8% of households do.
Poland ranked as worst country in EU for LGBT people for second year running
Only non-EU countries, such as Russia and Turkey, are lower in the “Rainbow Europe” ranking.
Polish government unveils increased social spending and tax reform in pandemic recovery plan
The plan includes more subsidies for parents and support for aspiring homeowners, but also a greater tax burden on higher earners.
Polish city offers support to LGBT youth as part of equality month campaign
The initiative has prompted a backlash from the Catholic church.
Pandemic sees profits rise 157% year-on-year for Polish e-commerce giant Allegro
But the firm warns of “intensified competition” following Amazon’s recent entry to Poland.
Almost half a million foreigners with residence permits in Poland, up 13% since start of 2020
The data confirm that Poland’s recent unprecedented wave of immigration has continued amid the pandemic.
Poland opens Covid vaccine registration to 16- and 17-year-olds
Poland is one the first countries in Europe where vaccination points will be displayed on Google maps.
Warsaw activists propose largest open-air cafe in Poland
Warsaw’s deputy mayor has criticised the proposals.
Polish city offers free boat rental in return for removing rubbish from river
The boats are free to customers who collect the minimum amount of rubbish during their trip.
