Stanisława Leszczyńska sought to ensure that mothers and babies were properly cared for amid the brutal conditions in the camp.
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Polish government ends 0% VAT on food after two years
Poland's government has announced that it will end the 0% VAT rate on food that was introduced two years ago to help soften the blow of soaring inflation. The finance ministry argues that the recent slowing of price rises renders the measure no longer necessary....
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Intolerant rhetoric and public media bias tarnished Polish presidential election, reports OSCE
A report finds the vote was professionally administered but with a number of problems.
Incumbent president wins election first round in Poland but set for run-off
Poland looks to be heading for a second round on 12 July.
Pope orders Polish bishop accused of covering up sex abuse to be relieved of duty
The Bishop of Kalisz, Edward Janiak, is being investigated by the Vatican.
Poland planning to reopen schools in September if epidemic does not worsen
Teaching is expected to return to normal, with some complementary remote work.
Poland’s Solidarity trade union endorses “worker-friendly president” Duda for reelection
The head of the union warns that the main opposition candidate is a “hardened liberal” who would roll back workers’ rights.
Under half of Poles say homosexuality should be accepted but figure rising, finds international study
The number who say homosexuality is acceptable now outnumber those say it is not.
Only re-electing President Duda can keep Poland an “island of freedom”, Kaczyński tells young Poles
The PiS leader also signed a bill aiming to address the gender wage gap.
Government denies that COVID-19 relief package strengthens penalties for illegal abortion in Poland
The “Anti-crisis Shield 4.0” is the fourth such package to cushion coronavirus economic fallout.
Record number of Poles register to vote abroad, but face difficulties during pandemic
In six countries Poles will not be able to vote at all due to local restrictions.
Health ministry calls on shops to turn away “selfish” customers not wearing masks
Łukasz Szumowski reminded the public that face-covering rules are still in place.
IKEA launches world’s first sustainable “Home of Tomorrow” in Poland
The concept home aims to inspire people to adopt sustainable alternatives for everyday living
Opposition are “a virus worse than coronavirus”, says Polish president ahead of election
A roundup of campaign news, including Trzaskowski’s memory failure and free fire trucks for small communities.
