Many travellers were left stranded for hours in Kraków.
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Viking remains at medieval burial site in Poland confirmed by DNA testing
Researchers describe the finding as “remarkable” and hope they can lead to a better understanding of the Viking presence in Poland.
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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.
Poland declares new national holiday to mark victorious uprising against German rule
The insurrection helped Poland re-establish itself as an independent state following over a century of foreign rule.
Opel Astra factory in Poland to be repurposed after 23 years of operation
Almost 3 million Astras were produced at the site, which will now shift to other models and increase its workforce.
Israel returns top diplomat to Warsaw after Poland takes “positive steps in fighting antisemitism”
She was withdrawn earlier this year after Poland passed a law blocking property restitution claims.
