The finance ministry has presented the plans as a way to improve Poles’ health but critics say they are simply a revenue-generating measure.
Daniel Tilles
South Korea opens office in Poland to promote cultural exports and content creation
“We want Poland to become a hub connecting Central and Eastern Europe with East Asia,” says the Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA).
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Russian hackers target Polish government bodies
NASK, a Polish state research institute, has identified attempted attacks by Fancy Bear, a Russian hacking group working on behalf of the Kremlin.
Kraków’s new mayor to become first to attend city’s LGBT parade
“I want to build a tolerant Kraków, a home for everyone,” says mayor Aleksander Miszalski, who took office this week.
Kaczyński condemns “betrayal” after PiS loses control of regional assembly following rebellion
PiS has been hit by rebellions in its ranks in two regional assemblies, one of which it has lost control of as a result.
Dog flees into Poland across border from Belarus
The dog has been taken into the care of border guards after the Belarusian authorities did not take it back.
Poland ends criminal investigation into human remains found at Hitler’s “Wolf’s Lair”
The remains of four people – one of them a child – were found in February beneath a residence used by Herman Goering.
Russian soldier detained in Poland after crossing border from Belarus
He was reportedly in possession of documents indicating that he had been serving in military operations during the ongoing war in Ukraine
Listening devices found in Polish government meeting room
The cabinet is meeting in Katowice, where Donald Tusk and Ursula von der Leyen are separately due to speak at the European Economic Congress.
Polish judge flees to Belarus seeking asylum
Judge Tomasz Szmydt gave a press conference in Minsk at which he praised Alexander Lukashenko as a “very wise leader”.
Foreign minister criticises president for declaring Poland’s willingness to host US nuclear weapons
“I have asked the president not to discuss such delicate and secret matters in public, because it does not help Poland.”
Business leaders call on Polish government not to abandon “mega-airport” project
They say that it can “become a great driving force of the Polish economy”.
“Poles will be wealthier than Brits in five years” pledges Tusk, hailing benefits of EU membership
But experts have questioned the validity of the forecasts Tusk was referring to.
CPAC Hungary: ex Polish PM Morawiecki warns of “destructive ideas of liberal elites”
The event was also addressed by Viktor Orbán and, by video message, Donald Trump.
