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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Polish journalist wins US Women of Courage Award for Ukraine reporting
Bianka Zalewska will receive the award during a ceremony at the White House.
Suicide of Polish MP’s son prompts backlash against state media that helped identify him as abuse victim
The 15-year-old took his own life less than two months after state media reported on his case.
Polish opposition parties call for referendum on abortion law
Poland 2050 and PSL say the abortion law should be decided by the people, not “politicians or bishops”.
German woman banned from Poland after trying to help migrants at Belarus border wall
The activist was part of a group found passing packages through the border wall.
Head of Polish constitutional court sees off attempt to remove her by rebel judges
Questions still remain over how the tribunal will function given its internal disputes.
Prosecutors investigate alleged sharing of state secrets in private emails of Polish PM’s chief of staff
The email account was later hacked and its contents leaked online.
Polish opposition parties form pact to support joint candidates in Senate elections
A similar agreement in 2019 helped the opposition win back control of the house from the ruling party.
Poland plans mandatory fitness tests for schoolchildren
Results would be entered into a national database to help track children’s development and identify sporting talent.
Polish left-wing groups form alliance ahead of elections
“Without a strong left, we will not defeat PiS,” says one of their leaders.
Polish amputee football Marcin Oleksy wins FIFA goal of the year for overhead kick
Marcin Oleksy was the first amputee football and first Polish player to be nominated for FIFA’s Puskas Award.
Industrial pollution “key factor” in poisoning of Oder river, finds EU report
“One of the largest ecological disasters in recent European river history” should be a “wake-up call”.
Stalinist-era judge to go on trial in Poland
Bogdan Dzięcioł is accused of crimes against humanity for his role in sentencing a pilot to death.
