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Poles seek medical help in greater numbers as hospitals “unfreeze”
The number of patients in hospital emergency wards has begun to rise rapidly.
Activist who said “gay couples adopt kids to rape them” will not face trial after Polish court rejects case
She argued that the case should be dismissed because the complainants could not prove they were gay.
Prosecutors charge IKEA manager in Poland who fired employee for homophobic messages
In response to an LGBT campaign, the employee suggested that gay people deserve to be killed.
Polish minister suggests teachers without work in lockdown should pick fruit on farms
The agriculture minister angered teachers and earned a rebuke from the prime minister.
Schools in Poland reopen for youngest pupils
Schools in Poland were today allowed to reopen for the youngest pupils as well as those preparing for exams. Some local authorities are choosing not to reopen their schools, while many parents remain reluctant to allow children to return. There also remains confusion...
Poland’s health minister denies accusations of helping his brother receive public grants
Questions have been raised over the business dealings of the minister, his wife and his brother.
Polish government honours pro-life activist who stopped teen having abortion by informing her family
The controversy comes amid renewed debate over Poland’s abortion law.
Documentary on priestly paedophilia and cover-ups prompts swift response from Poland’s Catholic church
An archbishop will call on the Vatican to open an investigation
Poland’s constitutional court is a “puppet”, says Germany’s top judge, prompting angry response
The president of Poland’s Constitutional Tribunal says her German counterpart’s words were “scandalous”.
Police clash with business owners protesting over coronavirus crisis in Poland
Business owners are calling for greater government support.
Almost half of workers “more efficient” at home as pandemic accelerates changes to working model in Poland
A quarter of people working from home would not mind continuing to do so.
Poland sends European leaders five-point plan for rebuilding continent after pandemic
Andrzej Duda wants a medical security system, fairer distribution of EU funds and better enforcement of international law.
