Up to 100,000 disabled people would benefit, as well as up to half a million of their family members.
Daniel Tilles
Proportion of young Poles living with parents rises to almost 40%
That is up from a figure of 29% recorded in 2005.
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Poland opposes EU migration pact but majority of member states approve measures
Both the current and former Polish governments have expressed opposition to the migration pact.
Polish government suspends predecessor’s free laptops for children scheme
It says the former government failed to provide funding for the scheme, which was introduced just before October’s elections.
Poland to cull thousands of boars over ASF virus fears
But some experts say that culling does not work and other measures are needed.
“Unique” medieval gold ring found beneath Poland’s Wawel Royal Castle
Only a few early medieval gold rings have been found in Poland and none are decorated with human images.
State energy giant Orlen sold assets to Saudis for billions below value, finds Polish audit office
The sale, which gave the Saudis partial control over one of Poland’s two oil refineries, “resulted in significant security risks”.
Polish firm introduces four-day working week for its 400 staff
Staff will work normal hours on the remaining four days of the week and pay will not be reduced.
Rescuers travel 700km to save puppy stuck for days on island after river floods
“It was worth the 1,400 km [roundtrip],” said one of the rescues.
Polish government criticised for refusal to reveal legal opinions on public media takeover
The culture ministry says it did not save copies of the opinions so cannot provide them.
Polish president criticised for suggesting Ukraine may not recover Crimea
Andrzej Duda also noted that Crimea was “historically for more time under Russia’s control”.
Half of public support Tusk’s aim to introduce abortion on demand in Poland, find polls
Tusk faces a number of hurdles in his aim to introduce abortion on demand.
Poland wants “broadest possible EU sanctions” against Russia, says Tusk
Donald Tusk indicated that Poland wants an embargo on nuclear fuel and the transfer of frozen Russian assets to Ukraine.
Births drop to new postwar low in Poland as population falls almost 1 million in a decade
Last year was the 11th year in a row in which the number of deaths has exceeded births.
