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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Uptake of Covid contact tracing app under 2% in Poland, among the lowest rates in Europe
The app has raised concerns over privacy.
Belarusian opposition leader meets Polish PM in Warsaw on first trip abroad since exile
The Polish government has provided a property that can be used by exiled Belarusians.
Warsaw University becomes first in Poland to adopt Gender Equality Plan
It aims to increase awareness of equality issues, support women in their academic careers, and improve the gender balance in various disciplines.
Belarus and Poland in diplomatic spat after Lukashenko accuses Warsaw of planning land grab
A Polish commentator had called for Poland to reclaim former territory from Belarus.
Government offers to buy Polish flags and flagpoles for every district in the country
To qualify, municipalities will need to collect the required number of votes online.
Polish tribunal to examine constitutionality of treaty against domestic violence
Poland’s prime minister has referred the Istanbul Convention to the Constitutional Tribunal.
Poland’s first electric car brand Izera unveiled with prototypes
The first Izera cars are to roll off the production line in 2023.
Concern that historic bridge in Poland could be blown up for Tom Cruise movie stunt
An international heritage society has intervened after reports the structure would feature in a stunt for Mission: Impossible 7.
MPs propose changing communist-era alcohol law to allow online sales in Poland
The government has signalled its opposition to the change.
Polish parliament removes requirement for MPs to declare earnings for outside work
A judge warns that the new rules could “roll out of the red carpet for corruption”.
Jagiellonian overtakes Warsaw to top Polish university league table
Poland’s oldest university is now also rated as its best.
Beaches, mountains and lakes: ten of Poland’s best holiday destinations in pictures
We visit some of Poland’s best vacation spots through the lens of photographer Jerzy Ochoński.
