“We will defend these crosses, because we do not accept Russian historical lies,” says foreign minister Radosław Sikorski.
Daniel Tilles
Polish steelworkers protest against EU climate policies
They accuse the Polish government of failing to stand up for their interests.
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Lowest number of births since WWII in Poland last year
Last year was the tenth in a row in which deaths outnumbered births.
Polish PM demands that state rail operator reverse ticket price rises
PKP this month raised prices on its ExpressIntercity services by an average of 17-18%.
Polish armed forces recorded highest recruitment in 2022 since end of compulsory military service
There were almost 14,000 new recruits, though also a higher-than-expected number of departures.
Polish state TV suspends correspondent who criticised anti-Russian “hate” among Poles
Not all Russians should be blamed for the invasion of Ukraine but Poles “suckle hatred with their mother’s milk”, she tweeted.
Poland’s biggest charity fundraiser again breaks record
The Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity (WOŚP) raised over 154 million zloty (€32.7 million) in donations during yesterday’s finale.
Parliament approves changes to Poland’s electoral code as opposition cries foul
The law would increase the number of polling stations and require free transport on polling day for elderly and disabled people.
Poland granted international protection to record number of applicants in 2022
Belarusians made up the majority.
Drinking alcohol on Warsaw riverside is permitted, rules top court
The Vistula Boulevards (bulwary wiślane) that run along the river in Warsaw are a popular meeting spot.
Warsaw to ban older cars from 2024
A new “clean transport zone” will be introduced from the middle of next year.
Murders fell 19% in Poland in 2022, largest decline on record
The 507 murders recorded last year still remains above the historic low recorded before a spike during the pandemic.
Disabled 14-year-old rape victim refused abortion in Poland by hospitals in her province
A health ministry spokesman has confirmed that local hospitals failed to comply with the rules
Sainthood of Polish priest murdered by communists delayed after miracle not proven
Jerzy Popiełuszko was prominently associated with the Solidarity movement that helped bring down Poland’s communist regime.
