His three predecessors have celebrated the Jewish holiday, starting with President Lech Kaczyński in 2006.
Daniel Tilles
Polish city changes colour of Christmas bear’s scarf after complaints it looked too Ukrainian
Blue and gold had in fact been chosen because they are the colours of the city’s coat of arms.
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Poland pays tribute to Ukraine dead and Polish war victims on All Saints’ Day
Millions of Poles visit cemeteries on All Saints’ Day to leave candles and flowers at the graves of loved ones.
Education minister criticises “irresponsible” principals for allowing LGBT day in Polish schools
“Rainbow Friday” (Tęczowy Piątek) is held every year in October, with school authorities able to decide whether to take part.
Poland picks US as partner for first nuclear power plant
“A strong Polish-US alliance guarantees the success of our joint initiatives,” says the prime minister.
Polish Senate recognises Russia as a terrorist regime
The resolution was passed unanimously.
Support for Polish government falls to record low as polls show public blame it for frozen EU funds
Only 26% say they are supporters of Mateusz Morawiecki’s government while 47% describe themselves as opponents.
Poland considering anti-migrant barrier on border with Russia
“We must do everything to prevent this hybrid war involving illegal immigrants from succeeding,” says the secretary general of the ruling party.
Polish pop star announces he is quitting Catholic church
“I have a problem with the institution, not with the faith,” said singer Dawid Podsiadło while announcing his apostasy.
Questions in Poland after Macron hands pope book with Polish stamp
Some have wondered if the item was looted from Poland during the Nazi German and Soviet occupations of World War Two.
Miners’ union tries to brick up PM’s office in coal protest
They criticise the government for not allowing more coal mining in Poland to ease the current energy crisis.
Prosecutors indict Polish abortion protest leaders for “causing epidemiological threat”
They could face up to eight years in prison for “causing an epidemiological threat” by bringing people onto the streets during the pandemic.
“I’m Andrzej, I’m a man, a father, a Catholic”: Duda hails Meloni on Italy visit
Poland and Italy can now “together change the EU into what we want it to be”, said Polish President Andrzej Duda.
Polish parliament approves caps on coal and electricity prices
The prime minister thanked opposition MPs for supporting the bills, which will provide “real help for Polish families and companies at a time of global energy crisis”.
