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Poland to train military unit of Ukrainians living in country
Around 1.5 million Ukrainians live in Poland.
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Poland deserves help with refugees but “won’t go begging” for it, says Kaczyński
Poland will also not support any system to relocate the refugees to other countries against their will, says the ruling party chairman.
Gun ranges in Poland report boom in interest amid war in Ukraine
State-owned firms have begun providing defence training to staff, while the territorial defence force has reported a large increase in interest.
Polish government announces latest overhaul of tax system, including lower income tax
A middle-class tax allowance will be withdrawn, business owners’ healthcare contributions changed, and a preferential system for single parents restored.
Poland sees mass tourist cancellations amid war in neighbouring Ukraine
The state tourism agency has sought to reassure international travellers that Poland remains a safe destination.
Polish minister fired amid reported rift over unblocking EU funds
The development minister, Piotr Nowak, had been in the role for less than five months.
Poland removes final Covid restrictions, including masking and quarantine
The new measures go into force on Monday.
Sean Penn teams up with Polish city to help Ukrainian refugees
His NGO, CORE, will provide Kraków with organisational and material support.
One fifth of Polish small and medium firms report negative impact from Ukraine war
The war has caused particular disruption for transport and logistics companies.
Poland expels 45 “Russian spies pretending to be diplomats” and arrests espionage suspect
An employee of Warsaw’s municipal authorities was also detained on suspicion of spying for Russia.
Poland campaigns to replace Russia in G20
A minister says the idea has been “very well received” by the United States.
Poland “heading for education tsunami” with new Ukrainian refugee pupils, warns teachers’ union
Up to 50,000 new teachers may be needed, says the head of the union, who has appealed for salaries to be raised.
Polish government wants constitution changed to allow confiscation of Russian property
It also wants to exempt defence spending from public debt rules and to introduces a tax for entities that do business in Russia.
