Mobile phones and smartwatches would be prohibited during the entire school day, including breaks.
Alicja Ptak
Poland’s fertility rate fell to new low in 2025
The figure fell to 1.07 in 2025, one of the lowest levels in the world and well below the “replacement rate” of 2.1 needed to prevent population decline.
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Poland’s ports handled record cargo volumes in 2025
Container traffic was up 18% compared to 2024.
Youth suicide deaths in Poland rose 27% in 2025
However, the number of suicide attempts declined.
Poland leads EU’s biggest ever synthetic drugs bust
Dozens of arrests have been made, including the alleged ringleaders of the network in Poland.
Poland to increase gold reserve to world’s 10th largest
“This will place Poland among the elite,” declared the central bank governor.
Polish court rejects couple’s divorce because it was issued by illegitimate judge
The case has highlighted how Poland’s rule-of-law dispute can impact citizens’ everyday lives.
Poland’s hits record power generation, passing 30 GW for first time, amid cold spell
Around three-quarters of the output came from fossil fuels, including almost 60% from coal.
Polish deputy PM hits back at US ambassador’s praise for president’s internet bill veto
The ambassador described the proposed measures, which could have been used against big tech firms, as “anti-American”.
Russia seizes local assets of Polish-American aluminium packaging giant Canpack
The firm says it “intend to take all possible measures to protect our rights, property ownership and business continuity”.
Poland fines Zalando and Temu €8.8m over discount manipulation
Most of the penalty falls on Zalando, which said it will appeal the decision.
Junior Polish ruling party invalidates leadership election amid claims of “external interference”
It remains unclear whether the cancellation will lead to a rerun of the second round, or to restarting the entire leadership contest.
Poland logs record gas consumption amid freezing temperatures
Three times this week, daily consumption broke the record set in January 2021.
Polish president vetoes “Orwellian” law allowing blocking of online content
But the government says the veto is “not a defence of free speech” but protection for “paedophiles and scammers”.
