Identification documents for the victims were handed to members of their families at a presidential palace.
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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.”
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Government-appointed official launches legal challenge against Poland’s first clean transport zone
The provincial governor argues that the plans – in which older cars would be banned from the city of Kraków – would “interfere with constitutional rights and freedoms”.
Poland lifts ban on transit of Ukrainian grain
Transports are to be sealed, escorted and electronically tracked, to ensure that the grain does not remain in Poland.
Polish Supreme Court overturns “Poland for Poles” hate speech ruling at request of justice minister
In a Facebook post, the man called for a “white Poland” and condemned “rainbow politicians”.
Polish opposition calls for ban on Russian liquefied petroleum gas
Poland is by far the EU’s biggest importer of LPG, despite the government ending other Russian energy imports.
Poland’s population to shrink 23% by 2100 and old-age dependency ratio to double
The predicted population decline would have been even greater were it not for an assumed net migration of 5.3 million people to Poland.
Polish, German and Israeli presidents mark 80th anniversary of Warsaw Ghetto Uprising
During his visit, Germany’s president was handed a copy of the Polish government’s claim for war reparations.
New deadlines for counting overseas votes not constitutional, warns Poland’s human rights commissioner
Overseas polling districts must now submit their vote counts within 24 hours of the end of voting, a requirement that does not apply in Poland itself.
Justice minister turns to Supreme Court to prevent shops evading Poland’s Sunday trading ban
Shops have exploited loopholes in the law to remain open on Sundays by offering reading clubs, travel services or sports equipment rental.
Poland starts construction of electronic barrier on Russian border
“I am convinced that it will be the EU’s best-secured border,” says Poland’s interior minister.
Poland willing to lift Ukraine grain transit ban if there is “100% guarantee” it will not enter local market
Polish farmers have complained that Ukrainian grain is lowering prices.
Beaver defies experts by surviving second winter in Polish mountains
Park rangers now see signs that the animal has been joined by others, indicating that a new colony may be established there.
Core inflation rises to new high of 12.3% in Poland
While Poland’s headline inflation has begun to fall, core inflation – which excludes goods with the most volatile prices – has continued to rise.
