Meanwhile, one third of Poles believe that humans lived at the same time as dinosaurs.
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Poland’s President Duda meets Trump on sidelines of CPAC
The White House said afterwards that the meeting had “reaffirmed our close alliance” and that Trump praised Poland’s high level of defence spending.
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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She was withdrawn earlier this year after Poland passed a law blocking property restitution claims.
Median salary in Poland grows 62% in a decade
The median wage of 4,703 zloty is significantly lower than the more widely cited mean salary.
