The average monthly salary reached 8,038.41 zloty (€1,858.68) per month before tax in the second quarter of 2024.
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Polish opposition launches website for reporting law-breaking by government
PiS calls on Poles to “help fight for the Poland of our dreams” by “reporting abuses of power”.
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Religious practice declines significantly in Poland, especially among young, finds study
But religious belief has dropped little and remains very high, finds CBOS.
Polish government announces tax cuts to soften blow of inflation
The package – worth an estimated 10 billion zloty – is a response to the highest inflation in two decades.
Riot at migrant holding centre in Poland by detained border crossers demanding to be released
Over 100 men – mostly from Iraq – tried to destroy fencing, shouting “freedom” and that they wanted to reach Germany.
Netherlands to finance abortions for women from Poland
The decision was prompted by the recent death of a pregnant woman in a Polish hospital, which many have blamed on the near-total abortion ban.
Poland detains second man accused of helping Russian spy network
Polish services have reported intensified Russian and Belarusian intelligence activity in the country.
“Restrictions not very effective at limiting pandemic,” says Polish health minister
Adam Niedzielski previously called restrictions “very important” but now says vaccinations are the best tool.
Human Rights Watch blames Belarus and Poland for “abuse” and “instrumentalisation” of migrants
“Belarus and Poland share responsibility for this human crisis”, says the NGO.
Part of European Human Rights Convention incompatible with Polish constitution, finds top court
The ruling was welcomed by the justice ministry but an expert says it “puts Poland dangerously close to Russia”.
Polish government has “abdicated” fight against pandemic, says opposition leader Tusk
He claimed that the government ignores the recommendations of its medical advisory board.
Polish PM visits French, German and UK leaders in “diplomatic offensive”
The leaders are discussing threats faced by a “united Europe”.
Education superintendent warns schools against trips to “anti-government” play
The new production of Adam Mickiewicz’s “Dziady” is “against the national interest”, said Barbara Nowak, who was thanked by the education minister.
Warsaw public transport drivers strike by donating blood to qualify for day off
Drivers are asking for an 800 zloty pay rise to keep up with inflation.
