“In these difficult times, the ability to cope with difficult situations is very much needed,” says the education minister.
Alicja Ptak
Swiss man reunited with kidnapped dogs in Poland after international police operation
The kidnappers initially demanded a ransom of one million Swiss francs for the return of the pets.
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Polish researchers create “Map of Monsters” from regional folklore
Devils, dragons, mermaids and ghosts are among the mythical creatures depicted on the map of Pomerania.
Poland’s minimum wage higher than US federal rate for first time
On 1 January, the minimum wage in Poland rose to 30.50 zloty per hour before tax, which at current exchange rates is $7.37, 12 cents above the federal minimum wage in the US.
Poland produced record 29% of power from renewables in 2024
Coal continues to be the main source of electricity, accounting for almost 57% of Poland’s energy mix, the highest proportion in the EU.
Poland ends agreement with Russian-based Intersputnik space communication network
The decision is part of Poland’s strategy to “refrain from cooperation with representatives of Russia”.
Viking remains at medieval burial site in Poland confirmed by DNA testing
Researchers describe the finding as “remarkable” and hope they can lead to a better understanding of the Viking presence in Poland.
Family suffer cannabis poisoning after accidentally cooking Christmas dinner with grandma’s hemp oil
“It really was just an unfortunate mistake,” says the late grandmother’s husband.
Polish city urges residents to share leftover Christmas food
Almost 5 million tonnes of food are wasted in Poland each year.
Majority of Poles now favour ending war even at cost of Ukraine losing territory or independence
Only 31% think it is best for Ukraine to “continue fighting and not make any concessions to Russia”.
Poland introduces “landmark” new civil defence law
“We have a large army – the third largest in NATO in terms of numbers – but we must also have a resilient society,” says the defence minister.
Polish government approves tough new migration and asylum rules to “take back control” of borders
The measures include allowing the government to temporarily suspend the right to claim asylum.
Poland’s Tusk calls for greater Western support for Ukraine during visit to Lviv
“Stop speculating in any world capital about a possible defeat of Ukraine,” said the Polish prime minister.
Former Polish health minister convicted for publishing private medical data of critical doctor
Adam Niedzielski was handed a three-month prison sentence suspended for two years.
