Jerzy Materna says he “wanted to play the hero” and was “stupid”,
COVID-19
Unvaccinated and proud: why Poland’s highlanders are refusing to get jabbed
Natalia Parzygnat
In some parts of the mountainous Podhale region, vaccination rates are below 25%.
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The number of patients in hospital emergency wards has begun to rise rapidly.
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The EU’s proposed coronavirus fund and budget are both favourable to Poland, which has welcomed the package.
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The telecoms industry says that such acts of vandalism are on the rise.
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The fourth stage of rolling back restrictions has been launched.
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Polish university elects new rector in football stadium to comply with social distancing rules
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Polish government spokesman apologises after PM violates social distancing requirements
The spokesman says the PM was not properly informed by his staff of social-distancing obligations.
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But the overall infection and death rates still remain low by international standards.
Warsaw hit by third weekend of protests and clashes with police
Demonstrators demanded more state support for businesses while a protest also took place against alleged censorship.
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Polish Mining Group (PGG) – the EU’s largest producer of hard coal – has revamped its online presence
Poland to extend international flight ban but domestic connections will resume
Flagship carrier LOT will begin flying between eight Polish cities on 1 June.
Poland’s health minister denies accusations of helping his brother receive public grants
Questions have been raised over the business dealings of the minister, his wife and his brother.
