Stanisława Leszczyńska sought to ensure that mothers and babies were properly cared for amid the brutal conditions in the camp.
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Polish government ends 0% VAT on food after two years
Poland's government has announced that it will end the 0% VAT rate on food that was introduced two years ago to help soften the blow of soaring inflation. The finance ministry argues that the recent slowing of price rises renders the measure no longer necessary....
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Poland toughens quarantine rules for international arrivals
There will be exceptions for vaccinated people, as well as some transport drivers and students.
Polish bishops say churches must remain open for Easter despite record Covid infections
Some opposition figures have criticised the decision not to introduce tougher restrictions.
Poland has sweeter Coca Cola, finds study on varying quality of products offered across EU
Eastern member states have complained about “dual quality” of branded products sold across the EU.
Vatican punishes Polish bishops over “negligent” response to child sex abuse
They showed “negligence in cases of sexual abuse committed by clergy against minors”.
Poland 50th among world’s 53 largest countries in Covid Resilience Ranking
Poland’s positive test rate is the worst among all countries included.
Author responds to criticism and death threats over New Yorker article on Polish Holocaust complicity
Masha Gessen claims the criticism is based on a misunderstanding.
Polish city becomes latest to subsidise IVF for residents after government withdraws funding
The scheme is expected to deliver 150 children in the city each year.
Actors accuse world-famous Polish film school of abuse culture
The school has apologised and promised to take action against the perpetrators.
Poland and EU condemn arrest of Polish leaders in Belarus as Warsaw threatens sanctions
They are accused of inciting hatred and rehabilitating Nazism.
Animal shelter in Poland offers “window of life” to leave unwanted small pets
Owners can hand over the animals anonymously and safely with “no questions asked”.
New Covid restrictions in Poland: preschools closed and stricter limits on church attendance
Poland recorded its highest ever number of new infections today.
Poland marks day of remembrance for Poles who saved Jews from Holocaust
National and local politicians, as well as foreign diplomats, paid tribute.