Poland spends less than half the EU average on healthcare, and has the bloc’s lowest number of doctors in proportion to population.
COVID-19
Mandatory vaccines for teachers could “paralyse schools”, warns Polish education minister
Around 19% of teachers remain unvaccinated.
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Poland reintroduces restrictions in coronavirus “red zones” as infections hit new record
Poland will be divided into colour-coded zones, with tougher measures for places with big Covid outbreaks.
Poland hands out holiday vouchers to support families and boost domestic tourism during crisis
Polish government launched tourist voucher scheme to boost the domestic tourism industry and support families.
Poland introducing new coronavirus measures amid record infection numbers
Police will check whether rules are being followed in shops and at weddings, while tougher fines may be introduced.
Kilometre-long queues in the Tatras as crowds descend on Polish tourist attractions
Tourists waited at least four hours to board the Kasprowy Wierch cable car.
Reopening of schools could cause cluster outbreaks, Polish scientists warn
Restarting in-person education could cause outbreaks of coronavirus similar to those in mines.
Number of resident foreigners in Poland rises to highest ever level despite pandemic
Almost half a million foreigners now have residence permits.
“We no longer need fear coronavirus”: PM encourages elderly to vote in Polish presidential election
Everyone, “especially seniors”, should vote “in crowds”, says the PM.
Poland reopens flights to UK, Ukraine and Canada, but Sweden and Portugal remain suspended
Other countries on the new list include Japan, South Korea, Montenegro, Georgia and Albania.
Poland planning to reopen schools in September if epidemic does not worsen
Teaching is expected to return to normal, with some complementary remote work.
Poles flock to allotments during pandemic, sending prices rocketing
Paulina Olszanka and Agnieszka Witkowicz-Matolicz
Poles have gone back to their roots in search of a tiny allotment to call their own.
Record number of Poles register to vote abroad, but face difficulties during pandemic
In six countries Poles will not be able to vote at all due to local restrictions.
Health ministry calls on shops to turn away “selfish” customers not wearing masks
Łukasz Szumowski reminded the public that face-covering rules are still in place.
