Ben Koschalka
Many customs have remained unchanged for generations, if not centuries.
Ben Koschalka
Diesel prices hit record high in Poland, passing average of 8 zloty/litre for first time
The price of 95-octane fuel is also rising sharply and experts are warning that this is not the end of the increases.
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New database produces genetic portrait of Poles
The project aims to help with medical advances by identifying key genetic differences.
New Polish ID cards blocked after fingerprint scanners raise security concerns
The new cards were due to be introduced in August and bring Poland in line with new EU rules.
Polish government begins calling unvaccinated people to encourage registration
A million calls will be made, at first to those who have previously declared an interest in vaccination.
Poland reports no daily Covid deaths for first time since March 2020
The number of new infections was also the lowest since March last year.
New high-tech boar trap in Polish city offers humane solution to growing urban problem
It caught a herd of 20 wild boars on its first night of operation.
Polish pool denies discrimination after creating separate queue for vaccinated bathers
Fully vaccinated people are not included in attendance limits at swimming pools.
Polish judge calls on Sweden to return looted 17th century treasures ahead of Euro 2020 match
The “Swedish Deluge” of 1655-60 caused huge damage in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.
Poland launches new strategy to boost one of EU’s lowest birth rates
The programme aims to protect parents at workplace and provide housing, care and financial incentives.
Dozens of human remains found near Auschwitz
The bones may be the remains of German soldiers imprisoned by the Soviets after 1945.
Protestant pastor convicted for insulting Polish president and Catholics
Paweł Chojecki called the president a “traitor” and the Catholic church a “great big prostitute”.
Poland “very close to” Covid herd immunity with 60% vaccinated or recently infected, says minister
Poland has dealt with several outbreaks of the Delta variant, Niedzielski said.
US is falling into “Russian trap” over Nord Stream pipeline, warns Polish foreign minister
Zbigniew Rau warned of an “escalation of Russia’s aggressive behaviour”.
