The law, temporarily in force since 2020, will now become permanent legislation.
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Tusk reshuffles Polish government, replacing justice and interior ministers
The reshuffle comes following the government’s defeat in last month’s presidential election.
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Polish city to punish officials behind bus “shelters of shame” that lack roofs and benches
The city initially defended the shelters, which cost 1.5 million zloty, but has now pledged to remove some of them.
Prosecutors to investigate firm of deputy minister accused of selling fake treatments for sick children
The politician denies the claims, saying he is the victims of a “perfidious media attack aimed at breaking up the government majority”.
Poland passes law to allow continued ban on journalists and NGOs at Belarus border
A state of emergency had been due to shortly expire, but has now effectively been extended.
Patients wait hours for ambulances as Polish hospitals struggle amid Covid surge
Hospitals report that Covid wards are full and that they are lacking medical staff.
Death of pregnant woman in Polish hospital due to “wrong decisions” by doctors, finds inspection
Protesters have blamed her death on the abortion law, but conservatives point to doctor error.
Poland’s inflation jumps again to highest level since 2000, exceeding forecasts
Annual inflation reached 7.7% in November, the fifth consecutive monthly rise.
Polish city wins awards for “trailblazing” cargo bike sustainable mobility projects
Gdynia won environment ministry and EU prizes for its sustainable urban mobility schemes.
With record numbers in quarantine, retailers struggle for staff in Poland
Over 630,000 people are in quarantine, more than in any previous wave of the virus.
Controversy over memorial to Pole killed for helping Jews near Nazi death camp
A historian says it is part of efforts to obscure “Polish complicity in the Holocaust” but a deputy minister accuses him of spreading “fake news”.
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.
