The national groups that saw the largest increases were Belarusians, Ukrainians, Indians, Colombians and Nepalis.
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Poland records EU’s second-highest annual rise in house prices
Its quarterly growth was the highest in the EU, after the introduction of a mortgage subsidy scheme for first-time buyers stimulated demand.
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Polish state TV violating law by favouring president’s reelection campaign, says human rights commissioner
“The public broadcaster is not complying with its statutory principle of pluralism, impartiality, balance and independence.”
Poland loosens lockdown for workers from Ukraine and Poles with jobs in Germany
The government responds to pleas from local authorities and protests from employers and workers.
New domestic violence law in Poland to immediately remove perpetrators from the home
The measure was supported by all political groups in parliament apart from the far right.
Almost half of workers “more efficient” at home as pandemic accelerates changes to working model in Poland
A quarter of people working from home would not mind continuing to do so.
Polish government’s plan to hold elections next week “impossible”, says head of electoral commission
With postal-voting law still not passed, declaring a state of emergency would be the best solution, says PKW chief.
Poland to introduce “Netflix tax” on streaming services amid new coronavirus crisis measures
The new measures aim to boost government subsidies and broaden social security payments exemptions.
“How can you tell a 3-year-old not to touch his face?” Concern over reopening of preschools and nurseries in Poland
City mayors and the biggest teachers’ union had expressed doubts.
Poland sends European leaders five-point plan for rebuilding continent after pandemic
Andrzej Duda wants a medical security system, fairer distribution of EU funds and better enforcement of international law.
Polish elections “will not be fully free”, says head of electoral commission as poll shows majority want delay
The government’s data collection “flagrantly violated the law”, says a legal report.
EU launches infringement proceedings against Poland over “political control” of judges
The EU says a tough new disciplinary regime undermines judicial independence and violates European law.
Poland reopens shopping centres, preschools, hotels and museums in “unfreezing” of lockdown
From the start of next week Poland will enter the second stage of its loosening of lockdown measures.
Polish parishes face shortfall as lockdown stops faithful from leaving cash offerings
Priests also face financial woes with religious lessons called off and customary donations drying up.
