European hamsters are a critically endangered species whose range has declined 75% in Poland since the 1980s.
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Steve McQueen withdraws from Polish film festival over organiser’s “offensive” comments on women
The festival’s director has apologised for his comments, which were condemned as sexist by many figures in the industry.
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Polish state auditor notifies prosecutors of suspected crimes by PM and three other ministers
The Supreme Audit Office (NIK) says the officials unlawfully tried to organise a postal election last year.
Poland announces million-zloty lottery to boost Covid vaccine registration
All adults are now eligible for coronavirus vaccines but only half have registered.
There is no abortion ban in Poland, says Kaczyński. Women “can arrange abortions abroad”
The PiS chairman also discussed the government’s new economic programme and the prospects for his fraying coalition.
Polish president visits Turkey to seal military deals with “strongest ally” in region
Poland is the first NATO country to buy Turkish-made Bayraktar TB2 drones.
Working parents in Poland – especially mothers – face new challenges during pandemic, find reports
“The positive trend securing equal opportunities for women on the job market was disrupted by the pandemic.”
Poland announces deal with Prague to keep coal mine open but Czech PM denies it
Poland’s government says a deal has been reached to prevent the closure of the mine.
World’s biggest “insect hotel” created in Warsaw
The aim was was to educate developers about eco-friendly buildings.
Memorial to murdered Jewish ghetto escapees erected in Polish forest
The wooden monument is the work of an NGO and local officials.
Report identifies 187 state-linked lawsuits “harassing” media under current Polish government
But a conservative journalism society says it is “Catholic and patriotic” voices which are under threat.
Poland condemns Belarus plane diversion as “act of state terrorism” and calls for EU action
Figures from both the government and opposition have called for strong action.
Polish government hits out at “colonial” EU court order to close coal mine
Complying with the ruling would threaten Poland’s energy security and benefit Germany, they argue.
Polish government’s Clean Air programme to stop subsidising coal stoves
Higher income thresholds will also allow more people to benefit from thermo-modernisation subsidies.
