Almost all of the money, around 95%, went to recipients associated with the Catholic church.
Education
Poland awarded almost €1bn in EEA and Norway Grants
The funds will be used primarily for supporting the green transition, democracy, the rule of law, human rights, social inclusion and resilience.
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US Holocaust Museum adds names of 3,000 Jews helped by Polish diplomats to database
The Polish consulate in Switzerland issued fake Latin American documents to help recipients survive under German occupation.
First Polish mission to International Space Station to launch in spring 2025
Astronaut Sławosz Uznański will become only the second Pole to travel to space and the first in almost 50 years.
Opposition presidential candidate joins protest against Polish government’s sex ed plans
They say it will promote “depravity” and “sexualisation” of children.
Constitutional court rejects Polish government’s change to teaching of religion in schools
The government is likely to ignore the ruling as it regards the court as an unlawful body in its current form.
Poland’s first university course on teaching Silesian language and culture launched
All available places on the course were filled within three days.
Polish scientists create carp crisps
They hope that the “crunchy, tasty and healthy” product can encourage carp consumption all year round rather than just at Christmas.
No students enrol at conservative Polish university established under PiS government to “forge elites”
Collegium Intermarius claims it is being deliberately “destroyed” by the new government.
LGBT+ “Rainbow Friday” takes place in Polish schools with support of authorities for first time
The event faced hostility from the former PiS government, which was removed from power at the end of last year.
Majority of Poles support reducing Catholic catechism teaching in schools
But half of people still want religion classes to take place in public schools.
Far fewer Ukrainian refugee children started school in Poland than expected after benefits change
Only 20,000 new Ukrainian children signed up, compared to estimates of up to 80,000.
School religion classes should be compulsory for all students, says Polish cardinal
“Without knowledge of Christianity, it will be difficult for young people to understand the modern world.”
Poland’s top university offers scholarships to Palestinians affected by war
The move is “an expression of our solidarity and our contribution to building a better future”, says the University of Warsaw.
