Applications from the descendants of Polish emigrants in other countries have also risen, but Israelis make up the largest group.
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Court reinstates historian fired from state body over involvement in website critical of its president
The head of the the Institute of National Remembrance (IPN), Karol Nawrocki, is currently a leading presidential candidate.
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Poland violated judges’ human rights by firing them without explanation, rules ECHR
The judges were among almost 150 removed by the justice minister in 2017.
Polish government begins calling unvaccinated people to encourage registration
A million calls will be made, at first to those who have previously declared an interest in vaccination.
Poland’s Catholic church received as many abuse reports since 2018 as in previous three decades
The episcopate today published official figures, and offered an apology to those harmed.
French supermarket giant Carrefour looking to sell Polish operation
With 923 stores, Carrefour is one of Poland’s biggest retail chains.
Israel accuses Polish PM of “antisemitic allusion” in restitution law dispute
A diplomatic dispute escalated over the weekend.
Poland reports no daily Covid deaths for first time since March 2020
The number of new infections was also the lowest since March last year.
Dozens of gravestones vandalised at Jewish cemetery in Polish city
Polish are investigating after almost 70 gravestones were desecrated overnight.
New high-tech boar trap in Polish city offers humane solution to growing urban problem
It caught a herd of 20 wild boars on its first night of operation.
Polish ruling coalition loses parliamentary majority after MPs quit
The government should still be able to rely on votes from MPs outside its caucus to ensure a majority.
Tornado, mammatus clouds and orange skies: extreme weather hits Poland
The neighbouring Czech Republic was also hit by a deadly tornado.
Poland launches lottery offering millions in prizes for people vaccinated against Covid
Everyone over 18 who has been fully vaccinated is eligible to participate.
Israel condemns “immoral” Polish property restitution bill
Poland’s foreign ministry has denied the claims as displaying a “complete lack of knowledge”.
