It says the decision will “save US taxpayers tens of millions of dollars a year” and will see NATO and Poland itself take greater responsibility for security.
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Majority of Polish high school students suffer bullying, study finds
Nearly 4% of students say they are bullied on a daily basis.
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Polish opposition criticised after MP with Covid attends key parliamentary vote
The MP has also been accused of hypocrisy after previously criticising the government for relaxing quarantine rules.
Church apologises after priest filmed holding down child at special needs school
The school has suspended the priest and police have passed evidence on to prosecutors.
Poland proposes further withdrawal from judicial reforms to unlock EU funds
The legislation “fulfils the key milestones indicated by the European Commission” for Poland to unlock its frozen funds, says the government.
Universities plan world’s first online degree in Polish Studies for international students
“Polish Studies is a unique educational offer dedicated to the Polish diaspora and the international community interested in Poland.”
Supermarket encourages Polish shoppers to buy “imperfect vegetables” for Christmas
“They look different but taste the same. Don’t waste food and support Polish farmers before Christmas.”
Polish TikTok priest gains social media fame dancing with his high-school students
“As a priest, I want to show that the church is not so rigid, and that it radiates positive energy and is attractive,” says Father Adrian Chojnacki.
Poland records EU’s second-largest improvement in VAT collection
Poland closed its VAT gap by 9.1 percentage points between 2016 and 2020, equal with Hungary and behind only Latvia.
Trans woman wins legal battle with justice minister at Poland’s Supreme Court
The ruling – which is the first of its kind in Poland – is seen as a landmark in a country that is ranked as the EU’s worst for LGBT people.
Rural standards of living should match central Warsaw, says ruling party in appeal for rural vote
Law and Justice (PiS) has launched a renewed appeal to the Polish countryside ahead of next year’s elections.
Mercedes investing €1 billion in Poland to build first electric-only van plant
The new factory in Poland will be Mercedes-Benz’s first to exclusively produce electric vans.
Police in Poland seek man dressed like Christmas tree who slashed tires at meat warehouse
CCTV footage of the spruced-up villain has been released in the hope of finding him.
Poland to veto EU recognition of same-sex parents, says justice ministry
The European Commission wants the rights of same-sex parents to be recognised across the EU, but Poland is opposed.
