It made the decision because the programme of studies covered by the grant requires students to provide a letter from their parish priest.
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Tusk pledges bill introducing “legal and safe abortion” in Poland
But the prime minister admits that his more conservative coalition partners may not support it.
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Female MPs declare victory in linguistic battle
Left alliance MP Wanda Nowicka has welcomed the decision to allow feminine forms to be used in parliamentary stationery.
Opposition presidential contender declares support for same-sex marriage in Poland
Jacek Jaśkowiak’s support for same-sex marriage could cause tension within his own Civic Platform party.
Germany appeals against CJEU judgement restricting Gazprom’s use of gas pipeline
Germany has appealed against a CJEU ruling that accepted Poland’s opposition to expanding Gazprom’s use of the OPAL pipeline.
Duda favourite for re-election – new poll
Another poll places Andrzej Duda ahead of all his potential rivals in the presidential elections.
Ukraine honours Agnieszka Holland and Anne Applebaum for works on Soviet famine
Ukraine honours the Polish filmmaker and American writer for showing international audiences the history of the Holodomor famine that killed millions.
Poland’s prime minister blames EU climate policy for ArcelorMittal furnace shutdown
ArcelorMittal has begun the process of shutting down its blast furnace in Kraków, with unions warning that up to 2,000 jobs are at risk.
First regular cargo train connecting Poland to China launched
The new connection will shorten the time required the transport of goods between Europe and China by five days
Controversial ruling party nominees elected to Poland’s Constitutional Tribunal
Amid heated scenes during a late-night debate, a narrow majority of MPs have voted to elect candidates nominated by PiS to the Constitutional Tribunal.
Antisemitic attitudes growing in Poland, finds new international survey
A new international index of anti-Jewish attitudes finds them to be most common in Poland.
State TV ordered false personal attacks on striking doctors, says former employee
State TV’s news channel claimed a doctor went on “exotic” trips abroad, when in fact she was volunteering at hospitals in Kurdistan and Tanzania.
Donald Tusk promises to fight “populists and autocrats” as new EPP president
Tusk has been elected as the EPP’s new president, warning that civil liberties and the rule of law cannot be compromised.
Lech Wałęsa wears “Constitution” protest t-shirt for White House meeting with Mike Pence
Poland’s former President Wałęsa met with Vice President Pence as a part of a tour commemorating 30 years since the fall of communism
