The development minister notes that money had to be redirected to help victims of last year’s devastating floods, including repairing their homes.
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Polish container port receives final environmental approval after German NGO’s challenge rejected
The deepwater terminal in Świnoujście will be built within a protected nature reserve and near the border with Germany.
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Polish high schooler wins Intel award for AI system to stop road accidents
Maksymilian Paczyński, 17, has been recognised for designing an AI system to prevent drivers from falling asleep at the wheel.
Poland introduces southern Africa flight ban and new restrictions in response to Omicron variant
Attendance in restaurants, churches, gyms and various cultural venues has been restricted.
Sales of unproven Covid treatment soar in Poland’s least-vaccinated region
The treatment has been promoted by some doctors and a deputy government minister.
Poland renews push for war reparations amid signs new German coalition may be more amenable
Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki confirmed the formation of a state Institute of War Losses.
Remains of independence hero returned to Poland from France after 187 years
The prime minister attended the reburial in Poland of Maurycy Mochnacki, who went into exile in France after a failed uprising against Russian rule.
Polish government to help parents stop “corrupting” sex education in schools
The move comes in response to optional “Healthy Love” workshops organised at schools in an opposition-controlled city.
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.
