In Poland, approximately 20,000 babies a year are born preterm or have to be hospitalised after birth.
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Polish parliament approves making Christmas Eve day off work
The legislation would also introduce an additional trading Sunday in December.
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Polish government unveils planned overhaul of “defective” constitutional court
The measures aim to “restore the independence of the Constitutional Tribunal”.
Court to re-examine case of rescue dog adopted as organ donor
“The verdict will determine whether homeless animals will be a source of spare parts for other animals.”
Ex-PM says he and “many PiS colleagues” favour overturning abortion ban introduced under their rule
Mateusz Morawiecki has admitted that pushing for the near-total abortion ban was a “mistake”.
Bailiffs seize adverts amid bitter price war between Poland’s largest supermarkets
The battle between Lidl and Biedronka has captured public attention but also drawn criticism for their lowering of vodka prices.
Polish diplomats say they were pressured to issue visas to Indians under former government
Another witness reportedly admitted to being involved in visa corruption involving the foreign ministry.
Ukraine condemns dumping of grain transiting through Poland
Around 160 tonnes of corn was destroyed, says Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Oleksandr Kubrakov.
Center-right group in Polish ruling coalition submits “compromise” abortion bill to return to pre-2021 law
The group wants to return to the rules from before the controversial constitutional court decision.
Polish parliament approves prescription-free access to morning-after pill
However, to become law the bill must be signed by President Andrzej Duda.
“In our view, she doesn’t exist”: PiS condemns own politician for taking seat of convicted former minister
PiS members call for non-recognition of her status as MP and the her removal from PiS.
Polish government approves changes to remove political influence over judicial council
Some of the changes, such as taking away the right of citizens to nominate candidates, have been heavily criticised.
Police interventions fall by half after Polish city bans alcohol sales at night
The ban resulted in a decreased number of police interventions and intoxicated people referred to care centres, informed the city hall.
Poland starts process of exiting EU’s “Article 7” rule-of-law procedure
Poland’s justice minister presented in Brussels an action plan to restore the rule of law in Poland.
