Over half the foreign prisoners are Ukrainians, with the next biggest numbers from Georgia and Belarus.
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Polish ministry unveils plans for new mortgage subsidy scheme
However, two other ministries, the central bank and trade unions are concerned the scheme could further push up prices.
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Poland’s national minorities boycott government council over cuts to German teaching
Poland’s education minister cut by two thirds the number of hours of German taught to children from the country’s German minority.
Polish minister resigns after filing complaint against postal worker who confronted him over inflation
Michał Cieślak’s actions were widely criticised not only by the opposition but also by others within the ruling camp.
Polish solar firm becomes first major victim of tougher new regulations
The new rules have made it less profitable for households to invest in solar panels, dragging demand down.
Tusk promises abortion up to 12 weeks and same-sex partnerships in “march towards modernity”
“Tolerance must take root not only in the law, but in our heads and hearts,” said the opposition leader.
Polish billionaire to turn Marie Skłodowska-Curie’s Paris house into “space for exceptional women”
Skłodowska-Curie was “a symbol of female strength and a harbinger of great change”, says Dominika Kulczyk.
Syrian asylum seekers flee Poland after being transferred to open detention centre
This is not the first time that “procedures were exploited [by asylum seekers] to travel illegally to the West”, says the border guard.
Kraków signs agreement with monastic order to create new park in church grounds
The city’s mayor hopes that other church-owned green spaces could also soon be opened to the public.
Poland doubles size of planned gas terminal due to Ukrainian, Czech and Slovak interest
Poland is also hoping to open the liquefied natural gas terminal in Gdańsk sooner than initially planned.
Poland obliges medics to collect data on pregnancies, raising concern among abortion rights activists
The health ministry insists the move only expands the current system in accordance with European Commission guidelines.
Abandoned coal plant cost Poland 1.3bn zloty amid “serious irregularities”, finds state auditor
The Supreme Audit Office says it will notify prosecutors.
Poland encourages people to collect firewood in forests amid soaring energy costs
“It is always possible, with the consent of foresters, to collect branches for fuel,” says the environment ministry.
Poland to introduce deposit system for recycling bottles and cans next year
The system will be introduced from the beginning of next year with a transition period of at least two years.
