The head of a provincial PiS caucus boasted of playing golf on the “best course in Poland” and declared herself part of the “elite”.
Ben Koschalka
Warsaw ghetto archaeologists find children’s shoes and books
The excavations are taking place at a site where the Jewish underground resistance was based.
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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”.
Polish MEP condemned for comparing treatment of animals to Nazi camps
Sylwia Spurek has been criticised for a Twitter post depicting cattle as Jews in concentration camps.
“A betrayal”: Greta Thunberg’s Polish coal mine visit sparks anger within mining community
The Swedish activist met with miners, drawing condemnation from trade unions.
