A subtle change to traffic laws means motorists could face fines for parking on pavements but experts note that ambiguity remains.
Ben Koschalka
Three quarters of Ukrainians have a better opinion of Poles since Russian invasion
Some 83% of Ukrainians surveyed have a good or very good opinion of Poles.
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Number of Poles reading books increased in 2020, but most still read none
Just over four in ten Poles read at least one book in 2020.
Prime minister and state TV join national Bible reading day in Poland
The education minister announced plans to make biblical studies an academic discipline.
Three resign from Auschwitz council following “political” appointment of former PM
Beata Szydło says it is “an honour and great responsibility” to be chosen.
Police take action after thousands of bikers gather at Poland’s holiest Catholic shrine
The annual event was confined to a mass for motorcyclists.
Poland steps up vaccine rollout as first Johnson & Johnson jabs set to arrive
The first drive-through vaccination point will open next week.
Poland extends current Covid restrictions to 18 April
Educational institutions remain closed, as do hotels, cultural and sports facilities, and many businesses.
Animal rights are “ideology” that “does not exist” and should not be taught in schools, says minister
He ensured that textbooks would be checked to ensure they are free from “ideological content”.
Polish bishops say churches must remain open for Easter despite record Covid infections
Some opposition figures have criticised the decision not to introduce tougher restrictions.
Poland 50th among world’s 53 largest countries in Covid Resilience Ranking
Poland’s positive test rate is the worst among all countries included.
Police intervene as Polish football fans gather outside stadiums despite Covid restrictions
Police made several arrests at a gathering of Wisła Kraków fans.
Polish prime minister intervenes to get Poland’s star strikers exempted from quarantine
Robert Lewandowski and Krzysztof Piątek can play against England.
Poland had Europe’s most polluted city in 2020 but air quality improved overall
Orzesze had an annual mean PM2.5 level four times the WHO target.
