Over 6,000 asylum seekers are receiving social assistance in Poland, up from an average of 3,900 last year.
Daniel Tilles
Polish firm launches potato-scented perfume
Its founder says the scent is “a tribute to the down-to-earth and rugged charm of Polish markets”.
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Poland to “fight for exemption” from EU’s migrant relocation plans
Poland argues that it has a “unique” situation due to the migration crisis on its border with Belarus and its reception of Ukrainian refugees.
Polish government unveils planned overhaul of “defective” constitutional court
The measures aim to “restore the independence of the Constitutional Tribunal”.
Polish city’s offer of cheap rent in return for renovating apartment leads to overnight queue
The popularity of the scheme highlights the difficulties many Poles face in finding housing.
Famous fast food stand to disappear from in front of Warsaw landmark after 30 years
Locals have rallied in support of Bar Lussi.
Iconic Kraków milk bar closes
The milk bar, Żak, had been providing cheap, hearty, freshly made meals to locals for decades.
Ex-PM says he and “many PiS colleagues” favour overturning abortion ban introduced under their rule
Mateusz Morawiecki has admitted that pushing for the near-total abortion ban was a “mistake”.
Ukraine denies Polish PM’s claim of talks over temporary border closure
“Such a solution would be mutually painful,” says Donald Tusk.
Differences over Ukraine clear as Polish, Hungarian, Czech and Slovak PMs meet
Poland and the Czech Republic favour military support for Ukraine but Hungary and Slovakia want a stronger push for peace.
Polish farmers begin blockade of Slovak border to stop Ukrainian grain imports
The opposition PiS party has called on the government to introduce an immediate embargo on Ukrainian goods.
Poland calls for transfer of frozen Russian assets to Ukraine
Donald Tusk pledged to tell Viktor Orbán “to his face” at a regional summit that Hungary must show support for Ukraine.
Ukraine condemns dumping of grain transiting through Poland
Around 160 tonnes of corn was destroyed, says Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Oleksandr Kubrakov.
Tusk calls for EU to become “military power” on Paris and Berlin visits
Following a meeting with Olaf Scholz, Tusk also declared that Germany still owes Poland “moral, financial and material compensation” for WWII.
