The platoon, formed as the Institute for the Deaf in Warsaw, numbered 29 strong by the time of the uprising.
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Gender gap in unpaid domestic work narrows in Poland as men spend more time on chores
But women still do significantly more than men.
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Polish government presents bill introducing same-sex partnerships
Most members of the ruling coalition support the measure but may not be able to secure a parliamentary majority.
Extreme poverty rate rises to 6.6% in Poland, highest level in a decade
Around 2.5 million people lived in extreme poverty in Poland in 2023, up 47% on the previous year.
Poland to suspend asylum rights as part of tougher migration policy to “regain control” of borders
“I will demand recognition of this decision in Europe,” declared Prime Minister Donald Tusk.
Poland seeking return of 15th century peace treaty looted by Germany in WWII
Warsaw wants the restitution of 73 historical documents, including the 1422 Treaty of Melno, currently held at an archive in Berlin.
Kraków appeals to Polish government for introduction of tourist tax
Polish law currently does not allow for a tourist tax.
Polish and Korean firms sign deal to create missile factory in Poland
The missiles are used by the K239 Chunmoo rocket artillery systems that Poland has purchased from South Korea.
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.
AI-enabled “nanochapel” opens in Poland, offering parishioners 24-hour access
Using a special app, parishioners can access the space 24 hours a day to pray, meet with others, and even chat with an AI assistant.
Polish airline LOT apologises to disabled BBC journalist forced to crawl to toilet
Frank Gardner, the BBC’s security correspondent, was on a short-haul flight from Warsaw to London.
Foreign women account for 6.7% of births in Poland, three times higher than in 2020
The vast majority of those foreign mothers, over 81%, are from Ukraine.
Former head of Polish police charged over explosion of Ukrainian grenade launcher in his office
The incident left the police chief hospitalised and blew a hole in the floor of his office.
Iconic Polish painting appears on new Lady Gaga album cover
The National Museum in Warsaw, where the “Stańczyk” painting is held, expressed “shock” at the news.
