Percy Metcalfe
Whether to stay or go home is one of many questions faced by the international academic community.
COVID-19
Like Hungary, Poland has used the coronavirus to undermine democracy
Bartosz Węglarczyk
Passing changes to the electoral code in the middle of the night damages Polish democracy.
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NfP podcast: Poland’s economic success leaves it well placed to survive coronavirus crisis
Stanley Bill talks to economist Marcin Piątkowski about Poland’s extraordinary post-1989 growth amid coronavirus uncertainty.
Most Poles want presidential elections postponed, but ruling party pushes ahead
Three new polls show a big majority in favour of postponement.
Poland and Ukraine cooperate to help Ukrainians get home amid coronavirus shutdown
As the coronavirus outbreak worsens and borders begin to close, the Polish and Ukrainian governments are working together to help those among Poland's large Ukrainian population return home if they wish. Both countries have suspended international air and rail...
Poland denies seizing 23,000 face masks destined for Italy
Authorities in the Lazio region claim the masks were seized by Polish customs.
Polish businesses support coronavirus response through donations and free services
Some are funding hospital equipment, others donating tulips and chocolate.
Quarantined Poles can confirm their location with selfies using new government app
The new app aims to check people’s whereabouts and to ensure better care.
Poland cannot hold free and fair elections during the coronavirus crisis. They should be postponed
Daniel Tilles
Holding elections would risk both public health and the health of democracy.
Poland unveils multi-billion support package to counter coronavirus economic fallout
The measures aim to help employees, small businesses, health services, banks and public investments.
Polish society rallies to help medical staff and the vulnerable during coronavirus shutdown
Many in Poland have been running errands for the elderly, feeding medical staff and helping the homeless.
Polish government repatriating tens of thousands stranded by coronavirus flight ban
There may be hundreds of thousands of Poles needing to return.
Archbishop tells faithful not to fear coronavirus: “Satan is powerless in the face of holy water”
“Do not be afraid of the church. Christ does not spread germs or viruses. Christ restores health.”
Polls show strong public support for Polish government’s tough coronavirus measures
Poland has introduced some of the toughest measures in Europe, and polls suggest the public approves.
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