Poland this year joined the world’s largest 20 economies.
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German parliament calls for memorial to Polish WWII victims
The idea has been discussed for years, and was previously approved by the Bundestag in 2020.
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“Israel isn’t Poland,” chant Tel Aviv protesters as Warsaw says Israel consulted on justice reform
“Of course, [when] speaking with Israel, we shared our experiences in this area to some extent.”
Poles’ dislike of Russians, Belarusians, Hungarians and Germans has grown amid war, finds study
Positive sentiment towards Americans, Ukrainians and the English has risen.
Polish opposition party proposes payments for mothers who return to work
Donald Tusk named the policy “granny payments” because grandmothers often care for children while mothers work.
US, Canadian and Polish firms sign contracts for developing nuclear reactors
The nuclear small modular reactors (SMRs) being developed by the group will be deployed in Poland by state energy firm Orlen.
Rising cost of living has pushed 17% of Poles to take on additional employment, finds study
Most Poles (70%) say their financial situation has deteriorated over the last year, compared to 50% who said the same a year ago.
Polish drugstore chain withdraws teen cosmetics line after sexual branding backlash
“Make me wet”, “I like it rough”, “Show me your dirties” and “Sleep with me” are some of the slogans used by the brand.
Artist on trial in Poland for offending religious feelings with abortion protest painting
It is the second time Krzysztof Soroka has faced trial over the image, with a court last year finding him guilty.
Head of Polish conservative group convicted of defamation for anti-LGBT rhetoric
His organisation has become known for driving vans with anti-LGBT images and slogans around Polish cities.
Poland wins European Tree of the Year for second year running
The 180-year-old oak, named Fabrykant, in Łódź was crowned as tree of the year at a ceremony in the European Parliament.
Poland and Israel agree deal on resuming Holocaust education trips
Israel last year suspended the trips, accusing the Polish government of trying to “dictate what was and wasn’t allowed to be taught”.
Women’s rights is “number one issue” in Poland, says opposition leader Tusk
Abortion up to 12 weeks, access to IVF, contraception and sex education in schools are “fundamental rights”, says Tusk.
Half of Polish businesses employ Ukrainians
The study also found that Ukrainians are increasingly occupying higher-level positions in the Polish labour market.
