But half of people still want religion classes to take place in public schools.
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Polish health authorities warn against mushroom-picking in flood-hit areas
Mushrooms in those areas could have absorbed pollutants carried by the flood waters.
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Poland in talks with Germany over giving Leopard tanks to Ukraine
Warsaw wants to “build a broader coalition of countries that could donate heavy, modern equipment” to Ukraine.
Over 400 items hidden by Jews in WWII found during renovation of Polish building
A trove of over 400 items, most likely hidden by Jews during World War Two, has been discovered during the renovation of a historical building in the Polish city of Łódź. The objects, mostly silver-plated household items, will now be transferred to a local museum....
Plague of rats terrorises village residents across Polish district
Some locals have blamed a mink farm, though the owner denies it.
Polish town replaces anti-LGBT resolution with anti-discrimination declaration amid EU funding threat
Świdnik was one of the first places in Poland to declare itself “free from LGBT ideology”.
“Russia took a lot from us, but it won’t take our traditions”: Ukrainian refugees celebrate first Christmas in Poland
Poland has received more refugees from Ukraine than any other country.
Road deaths fell to record low in Poland in 2022 after introduction of tougher speeding fines
The annual number of fatalities on Poland’s roads fell below 2,000 last year for the first time since records began.
Poland produced record 40% of electricity from wind on 31 December
Across 2022 as a whole, wind generated 11.5% of Poland’s electricity.
Polish district drops historical name after rude meaning draws unwanted attention
The district of Cipki (meaning “pussies) was located in the village of Suche (meaning “dry”).
Polish constitutional court judges rebel against chief justice, demanding she step down
The judges argue that the chief justice’s term expired last month, but she denies this and has been supported by the government.
Polish media republish rival’s government-critical story in solidarity over regulator’s legal action
Dozens of outlets republished a report by TVN after the broadcasting regulator took action against the station.
Record number of train journeys in Poland last year
Almost 59 million journeys were made on PKP Intercity, Poland’s main long-distance train operation, last year, nearly 10 million more than the previous record.
Poland approves $1.4 billion deal to buy 116 Abrams tanks from US
$200 million of the costs will be covered by the US itself as part of military aid to Poland.
