It will help to “counter acts of sabotage and security breaches by Russia”, says Poland’s defence minister.
Agata Pyka
World’s oldest boomerang, found in Polish cave, even older than previously thought
The item was carved by early humans from a mammoth tusk around 40,000 years ago.
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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”.
Poland climbs 22 places in fertility treatment ranking after change in government
State funding for IVF was restored by the new, more liberal ruling coalition after it came to power at the end of last year.
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.
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.
