On 1 January, the minimum wage in Poland rose to 30.50 zloty per hour before tax, which at current exchange rates is $7.37, 12 cents above the federal minimum wage in the US.
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Polish sports star comes out as gay in post mourning death of partner
Ski jumper Andrzej Stękała is Poland’s first major male athlete to do so.
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Polish state-owned oil giant opens first stand-alone store in drive to diversify away from fuel
PKN Orlen wants to open 900 of its new format retail outlets by 2026.
LGBT “deviants don’t have same rights as normal people”, says Polish education minister
His words were applauded by party colleagues in parliament.
Cross-party group of MPs call on PM to hold talks on Poland’s nuclear plans
They argue that Poland’s development of nuclear power will span several parliamentary terms and requires collaboration between parties.
State TV is Poles’ least trusted news source, finds Oxford University study
Just 36% of Poles trust TVP, while 46% distrust it.
Poland introduces mandatory seven-day quarantine for UK arrivals
“We have to take care of the citizens of our country,” says the health minister.
Poland can reach EU average wealth and become net budget payer within decade, pledges PiS
The prime minister and ruling party chairman say that a new government economic programme will help Poland catch up.
Poland loses billions of dollars through LGBT discrimination, warns US embassy chief
The remarks from sparked anger from the Polish right.
Over 100 districts around Poland raise alarm about “water blackout” amid heatwave
Authorities have asked residents to prioritise using water for food and hygiene, and limit watering gardens, filling pools and washing cars.
Slovakia offers help to Poland after quarter of village devastated in fire
Over 400 firefighters from 107 units were involved in putting out the blaze.
Polish pool denies discrimination after creating separate queue for vaccinated bathers
Fully vaccinated people are not included in attendance limits at swimming pools.
Missing mass again a mortal sin in Poland as church withdraw Covid dispensation
“Participation is not only an obligation, but also a loving meeting with Jesus Christ, the doctor of our souls and bodies.”
Polish judge calls on Sweden to return looted 17th century treasures ahead of Euro 2020 match
The “Swedish Deluge” of 1655-60 caused huge damage in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.
