A similar bill presented last year by the government is still being consulted and has not yet reached parliament.
Agata Pyka
Michelin-recommended restaurants in Poland rise by 40% as Wrocław added to guide
Meanwhile, the number of restaurants awarded Michelin stars has risen from six to seven.
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Polish parliament passes bill changing who will confirm winner of presidential election
The legislation was strongly opposed by PiS, who claimed that such a change would be “unconstitutional”.
Chopin Museum in Warsaw adds rare music manuscript to collection
It is one of only two known existing autographs – manuscripts written in their composer’s hand – of Frédéric Chopin’s “Ballade in F minor”.
“Gay sex party” priest from Poland dismissed from clergy by Vatican
He was last year found guilty of four charges relating to a drug-fuelled sex party he held with two men in his apartment.
Poland records largest year-on-year decrease in deaths by suicide since 2015
The number of attempted suicides, however, saw a year-on-year increase in all age categories.
Warsaw to turn Russian “spy” building into housing for public servants
The complex, built by the Soviets in the 1970s, later became known as “Spyville” amid claims it was used by Russian intelligence after 1989.
British PM visits Poland to launch talks on new defence and security treaty
“Now is the time to take our partnership to the next level,” announced Downing Street.
Warsaw mayor “concerned” at report city buses refuelled by company recently on Russia sanctions list
An investigation has cast doubt on Warsaw’s dealings with the firm and the government’s decision to remove it from the sanctions list.
Split in Polish government over new health education subject in schools
Conservative groups have protested against the new subject, which they say is a way to smuggle “corrupting” sex education into schools.
Poland identifies Russian group aiming to influence presidential election
The government will later this month present a plan for countering such efforts.
Requirement for hunters to have regular health checks rejected after split in Poland’s ruling coalition
Hunters would have been required to undergo physical and mental health checks every five years to keep their gun licences.
Attempted crossings from Belarus fell by half in 2024 after tough Polish border measures
Data obtained by Notes from Poland show 30,090 attempted crossings from Belarus across the whole of 2024.
Polish farmers hold anti-EU protest in Warsaw
Organisers say they were opposed to “five dictates from Brussels”.
