This is not the first time that “procedures were exploited [by asylum seekers] to travel illegally to the West”, says the border guard.
Agnieszka Wądołowska
Private education booms in Poland amid impact of politics and pandemic on public schools
Agnieszka Wądołowska
The number of children attending private schools has risen 37% in Warsaw since 2016.
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Some hospitals struggle to cope amid record coronavirus infections in Poland
The health ministry assures that there are still plenty of available beds and ventilators.
Documents from German occupation of Łódź recovered after attempted online sale
The owner could face jail for seeking to sell the almost 300 files.
Poland’s human rights commissioner on the state of democracy, LGBT protests and “dormant civic energy”
Agnieszka Wądołowska
An exclusive interview with Adam Bodnar as his five-year term comes to an end.
Bodnar o protestach LGBT: “Są pewne granice, których się nie powinno przekraczać”
Agnieszka Wądołowska
W wywiadzie dla “Notes from Poland” Adam Bodnar podsumowuje swoją kadencję RPO, która właśnie dobiega końca.
Poland to raise state pensions for those who fought communist regime
“It is our duty to provide people who fought for our freedom and independence with a dignified standard of living.”
Special unit created to fight “trash mafia” that illegally burn and dump waste in Poland
Much of the illegally disposed of waste if imported for processing from abroad.
Poland hands out holiday vouchers to support families and boost domestic tourism during crisis
Polish government launched tourist voucher scheme to boost the domestic tourism industry and support families.
Polish prosecutor investigates LGBT activists for offending religious feelings
Rainbow flags appeared on a number of key statues in Warsaw, including a figure of Jesus Christ.
Polish towns denied EU funding due to “LGBT ideology free zones”
Six Polish towns declared “LGBT ideology free zones” have had EU funding applications rejected.
Wywiad: Żydowscy policjanci byli jednocześnie narzędziem i ofiarami Zagłady
Agnieszka Wądołowska
Historia żydowskich policjantów to jedno z najbardziej złożonych zagadnień w badaniach nad Holocaustem.
Interview: Jewish ghetto police were both “a tool and a victim of the Holocaust”
Agnieszka Wądołowska
We speak with historian Katarzyna Person about her award-winning research.
Polish courts annul “LGBT ideology-free zones”, finding they violate constitution
The commissioner for human rights’s office hailed the rulings as unprecedented.
