In recent weeks, the zloty has also been rising strongly against other major currencies, including the US dollar, Swiss franc and British pound.
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Poland’s health minister denies cronyism after government buys “useless” masks from family friend
The health ministry purchased over 100,000 masks for 5 million zloty that failed to meet standards.
Poland’s main opposition replace presidential candidate ahead of new election
PO have abandoned Małgorzata Kidawa-Błońska and turned to Rafał Trzaskowski.
Poland’s constitutional court is a “puppet”, says Germany’s top judge, prompting angry response
The president of Poland’s Constitutional Tribunal says her German counterpart’s words were “scandalous”.
Poland ranked as worst country in EU for LGBT people
The annual Rainbow Map is based on legal rights and social climate for LGBT people.
Restaurants, salons and sports facilities reopen as Poland continues to “unfreeze” lockdown, but border controls extended
The third stage of “unfreezing” will begin on Monday.
Number of deaths lower than normal this year in Poland despite coronavirus
Experts point to a milder winter, better air quality, fewer road deaths and less flu infections.
Government to subsidise domestic holidays for workers to boost Poland’s tourism industry
The “1000+” programme will cost an estimated 7 billion zloty this year.
First commercial 5G network launched in Poland
Some are concerned over the role of Huawei in Poland’s infrastructure.
Polish government seeks new changes to presidential election rules, allowing in-person voting
Voters would have a choice between voting by post or in person at polling stations.
Poland’s coronavirus infection rate would be falling if not for outbreak in mines, says health minister
Hundreds of coal miners have been infected and 1,500 more quarantined, forcing three mines to close.
Polish animal shelters hit hard by coronavirus crisis
Donations have dried up many shelters have had to halt adoptions due to safety concerns.
Cleaner lockdown air may have saved 800 lives in Poland – more than the official virus death toll
Reduced air pollution may have prevented almost 800 premature deaths in April.
