The amended law, which comes into force on 17 April, covers an estimated 25,000 sites.
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Polish justice ministry outlines plans for illegitimately appointed judges
The 2,500 judges would be divided into three categories – green, yellow and red – on the basis of how they were appointed.
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Diesel prices hit record high in Poland, passing average of 8 zloty/litre for first time
The price of 95-octane fuel is also rising sharply and experts are warning that this is not the end of the increases.
Poland to spend €8.4bn supporting Ukraine refugees in 2022, highest in OECD
Almost 1.4 million refugees from Ukraine registered for temporary protection in Poland, the most of any country.
Around one million Ukrainian refugees remain in Poland, estimate experts
Among the Ukrainian refugees in Poland, 91% are women (45%) and children (46%).
Hunter in Poland kills bison after “mistaking it for boar”
Several other bison that have gone missing “probably ended up, brutally speaking, inside a sausage,” says a conservationist.
Thousands evacuated in Polish city after half-tonne WWII bomb discovered
Army sappers were called in to remove the device and safely detonate it at a military training ground
Poland could “buy back” biggest convenience store chain from foreign owners, says Kaczyński
However, a government spokesman and the owner of the Żabka chain say they are unaware of any such plans
Poland’s central bank chief threatens legal action against fellow members of rate-setting council
The announcement followed public criticism of the bank by two members of the council recently appointed by the opposition-controlled Senate.
Polish teachers among lowest paid in Europe, shows EU report
The figures come amid ongoing protests by Polish teachers, who are demanding a 20% pay rise.
Poland to cap power prices for households, smaller firms, hospitals, schools and churches
The caps will be in place for all of next year.
Poland orders check of bomb shelters to “prepare for darkest scenario” amid Ukraine war
Concerns have previously been raised over the quantity and quality of bomb shelters in Poland.
Protest against “terrorist state” Russia outside embassy in Warsaw
Participants chanted “Putin out!”, “Terrorist!” and “Down with fascism!”, as well as “Slava Ukraini!”
Polish opposition leader Tusk’s award at feminist congress stirs controversy
Critics say Tusk has only become a vocal supporter of women’s rights once it became politically beneficial.
