A competing Polish app that uses the same speaker saw an 8% increase in new users after it pledged to keep using his human voice.
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Polish government orders protection of journalist investigating Russian influence
Grzegorz Rzeczkowski says he has received threats in response to his latest book.
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Poland has EU’s second lowest child deprivation rate after huge improvement over last decade
Between 2008 and 2020 Poland went from having the EU’s sixth highest to second lowest level of child deprivation.
Poland warns of “Putin’s provocateurs” at nationalist Independence March in Warsaw
The event, which is organised by three far-right groups, often draws over 100,000 participants.
Government should face state tribunal for losing Poland’s EU funds, says Tusk
“If they do not bring back this money in the coming days, they will answer for it in the manner provided for by the law,” says the opposition leader.
Poland going “in right direction” but must “fully meet” EU demands to unlock funds, says commission
“We are open to dialogue…[and] compromise,” says Poland’s minister for European affairs.
Police protest in Warsaw, demanding higher pay
Members of Poland’s uniformed services – including police, border guards, firefighters and prison guards – want pay rises to match soaring inflation.
Polish ruling party seeks to end legal immunity for all MPs and judges
The change would require an amendment to the constitution, and therefore support from parts of the opposition.
Poland’s annual smog ranking shows most polluted spots
The ranking features towns and villages but no large cities.
Son of Polish officer who led resistance in Auschwitz seeks €5.5 million compensation for his execution
Witold Pilecki deliberately had himself imprisoned at Auschwitz to organise resistance and gather intelligence there.
Residents of Polish town paint their own road crossing after failed appeals to authorities
Locals warn they may take further action unless safety improves
Beavers cause flooding in Polish town, leading road to collapse
A ten-metre-wide and eight-metre-deep hole appeared in the road, which could take months to repair.
Court acquits men who toppled statue of Polish priest accused of child sex abuse
The three men had been found guilty by a lower court, but were yesterday acquitted on appeal.
Polish government admits spending cuts on horizon during “time of crisis”
Defence spending and social programmes will be protected, while the government denies that its plans for a new “mega-airport” are threatened.
