The health ministry insists the move only expands the current system in accordance with European Commission guidelines.
Ben Koschalka
Poland begins to withdraw special benefits for Ukrainian refugees
Free public transport for refugees and payments to households that host them are being withdrawn.
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Funding boost for Polish space industry as government seeks to turn “science fiction into reality”
Fifteen space technology companies have been awarded funding amounting to 143 million zloty.
Poland tests system to tackle problem of drivers not stopping at rail crossings
The equipment will record cars which break the law by not stopping at level crossings.
Poland’s “biggest ever” trial of alleged paedophile priest begins
Marian W. allegedly abused 22 boys in his care.
One in four new Catholic priests in Europe is Polish – but numbers are falling
More priests are also abanding their vocation, according to figures.
Poles spend more on Valentine’s Day as “western” holidays flourish
The amount Poles spent on celebrating Valentine’s Day increased by 63% between 2017 and 2019.
Public holiday proposed to mark defeat of Soviets at 1920 Battle of Warsaw
A proposal has been submitted to make 14 August a one-off public holiday to mark the centenary of the Battle of Warsaw.
Kraków bishop denies molestation allegations
Bishop Jan Szkodoń is accused of molesting a 15-year-old girl at his flat.
Polish manufacturer to export more trams and trains
With new contracts to provide trams and trains to Romania and Italy, Pesa claim to be back on track.
Teachers paid less than discount store cashiers in Poland
Supermarkets are raising their cashiers’ pay, while many teachers barely earn the minimum wage.
Poland’s first autonomous tram tested in Kraków, but city assures drivers their jobs are safe
The trial of autonomous trams could improve safety, but the city assures drivers that their jobs are safe.
Polish resistance fighters’ daughter born in communist prison loses court battle
A woman whose mother died while giving birth to her in a communist prison has her claim for 15 million zloty compensation rejected.
Warsaw University issues guide on how to use “non-discriminatory language”
The recommendations offer tips on “using words and expressions to avoid – often unconscious – stigmatisation”.
