But the opposition says the government is responsible for “gigantic abuse and misappropriation of funds”.
Agnieszka Wądołowska
“Russia cannot emerge from this war stronger,” warns Polish PM ahead of Trump-Putin meeting
European leaders, including Tusk, issued a joint statement ahead of the Alaska summit, stressing the importance of Ukraine’s involvement in the peace talks.
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Polish cardinal accused of ignoring sex abuse cleared of wrongdoing by the Vatican
Stanisław Dziwisz has welcomed the decision and says that he “forgives” the harm done to him.
One million Ukraine refugees receive Polish ID numbers as government extends support for host families
The government estimates that almost two million Ukrainian refugees are currently in Poland.
“Huge increase” in mental health problems among children during pandemic, says Polish health minister
The number of psychological counselling sessions for children and teenagers last year doubled compared to 2020.
Polish activist on trial for “helping terminate pregnancy” faces up to three years in prison
Justyna Wydrzyńska provided abortion pills to a woman seeking to terminate her pregnancy.
Students protest Warsaw University’s “hush up” of sexual harassment by leading professor
The university found victims’ claims of sexual harassment by a professor stretching back 30 years to be “credible”.
Polish government announces latest overhaul of tax system, including lower income tax
A middle-class tax allowance will be withdrawn, business owners’ healthcare contributions changed, and a preferential system for single parents restored.
Poland “heading for education tsunami” with new Ukrainian refugee pupils, warns teachers’ union
Up to 50,000 new teachers may be needed, says the head of the union, who has appealed for salaries to be raised.
Over two million have fled from Ukraine to Poland since Russian invasion
A new polls finds that 94% of the Polish public favour accepting the refugees with only 3% opposed.
Poland to call for peacekeeping mission in Ukraine at NATO summit
The government admit that reactions have been “restrained”, although the defence minister says there was interest in the proposal.
Warsaw’s population has risen 17% due to refugees from Ukraine
President Andrzej Duda yesterday “appealed to the international community to help Poland” deal with the refugee crisis.
Ukrainian refugee medics could boost Poland’s understaffed health system
The government has simplified the procedure for Ukrainian medics to start working in Poland and is offering courses in medical Polish.
“We can’t take any more refugees”: Polish cities call on government to seek EU and UN help
“Neither the city nor the government can now cope with the wave of refugees from Ukraine,” says Warsaw’s mayor.
