Donation campaigns have collected money and humanitarian aid, while many businesses are offering products and services free of charge.
Agnieszka Wądołowska
Russian ambassador booed in Poland at commemoration of Soviet general
The protesters carried Ukrainian flags and chanted “murderer” and “shame”.
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Polish theatre protests removal of director after “anti-government” play
Regional authorities claim the director breached procurement regulations and failed to “care for the good name of the theatre”.
Suicide attempts among children and teens rose 77% in Poland last year
Police data show there were 1,496 suicide attempts by people aged up to 18 in Poland last year
Hunger protest over conditions at holding centre for refugees and migrants in Poland
Poland’s deputy commissioner for human rights says the conditions are “unacceptable”.
Schools return to in-person teaching in Poland’s highlands, claiming lack of internet access
The education minister has ordered most children to learn online until the end of February.
Polish IKEA manager who fired employee for homophobia acquitted of religious discrimination
The man was fired after quoting biblical passages suggesting that gay people deserve to be killed.
Polish government moves to increase parental leave and strengthen workers’ rights
The changes are a national implementation of EU directives.
Remote learning harmed education, deepened inequality and damaged health, finds Polish state auditor
The Supreme Audit Office criticised the education ministry for failing to provide comprehensive and consistent guidelines for remote learning.
IKEA offers paid internships to refugees in Poland
Refugees “often need support in entering the labour market”, says an NGO working with IKEA on the programme.
Polish government denies death of bison linked to razor-wire fence on Belarus border
The authorities say the creature had been seen looking “ill” and died of “natural causes”.
Ban on media at Belarus border violates freedoms, rules Polish Supreme Court
“People who work as journalists have a unique legitimacy to be in places where important events take place,” said the judges.
1.7 million zloty donated in two days to child helpline after state funding withdrawn
The NGO behind the service says that young people need its support more than ever amid the pandemic.
Poland breaks up multi-million-euro people smuggling gang on Belarus border
The group is accused of helping people cross from Belarus then reach western Europe, with millions of euros changing hands.
