State funding for IVF was restored by the new, more liberal ruling coalition after it came to power at the end of last year.
Agata Pyka
Polish farmers hold “warning protests” across Poland
They oppose the proposed EU-Mercosur free trade agreement, the European Green Deal, and a potential ban on fur farms.
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Poland deports Ukrainian streamer and bans him from Schengen Area
Vladyslav Oleinychenko – known online as Crawly – criticised Poland’s actions, promised to take legal action, and denied being a Russian spy.
UN expert calls on Poland to improve LGBT+ rights
Graeme Reid found that “LGBT individuals are negatively affected by the lack of adequate protections” in Poland.
Polish parliament approves extended parental leave after premature births
In Poland, approximately 20,000 babies a year are born preterm or have to be hospitalised after birth.
Polish farmers renew but then suspend protest blockade at Ukraine border
They are protesting against a proposed EU free trade deal with South America and a Polish agricultural tax.
Polish women react with amusement to “Slavic girl diet” trend on TikTok
The trend claims that eating buckwheat is the secret to maintaining a slim figure and healthy body.
Healthcare workers protest in Warsaw for higher wages and more staff
Poland has 5.7 nurses per 1,000 inhabitants, well below the EU-wide average of 8.4.
Poland’s first university course on teaching Silesian language and culture launched
All available places on the course were filled within three days.
US opens missile defence base in Poland
The first permanent US military installation in Poland shows “the whole world clearly that this is no longer a Russian zone of influence”, said President Andrzej Duda.
Poland records EU’s lowest level of labour market slack
The figure indicates that the Polish economy almost fully utilises its available labour resources.
Poland opens largest gas power plant, supplying 5% of national electricity demand
“Gas is a very important part of the energy transition and the move towards climate neutrality,” said a government minister.
Poland’s constitutional court finds committee investigating pandemic postal elections unconstitutional
However, the current government does not recognise the legitimacy of many TK judges, including some of those who issued yesterday’s ruling.
Polish broadcaster shuts down AI-run radio station after a week following backlash
The station still deemed it a “successful experiment”.
