Polish author Andrzej Sapkowski’s fantasy books have spawned a hugely successful video game franchise and Netflix show.
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Poland says it will not meet EU milestone to reform “junk contracts”
Critics say that such contracts are used by employers to reduce labour costs and that they put employees in precarious positions.
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Hospital that gave celebrities Covid vaccine to receive large fine for “deliberately violating rules”
The health minister has announced initial findings of an inspection.
Contents of police chest buried for 75 years after German invasion of Poland restored
The wartime chest was discovered accidentally in a field, 75 years after it had been buried.
Poland recorded more deaths in 2020 than any year since WWII
Almost half a million people died in Poland last year, 20% higher than the recent annual average.
Anger in Poland as celebrities and politicians get Covid vaccine before being eligible
Only medical staff are supposed to currently be eligible to get the jab.
Poland to create compensation fund for Covid vaccine side effects
The planned fund is intended to dispel doubts about the safety of Covid jabs.
Poland issues arrest warrant for former Nazi concentration camp guard living in Berlin
Polish prosecutors want the 97-year-old woman to face charges for crimes against humanity.
Fiat Chrysler to invest €166 million in Polish car factory
The plant will make new hybrid and electric models of Jeep, Fiat and Alfa Romeo cars.
Polish king’s suit of armour returned by Hungary after 18th century bureaucratic error
The childhood suit of armour belonged to 16th century Polish king Sigismund II Augustus.
International scholars call for boycott of Poland’s “homophobic, misogynist” education minister
The minister says the claims against him are “insulting accusations”.
Krakow loses billions as tourist numbers halve in 2020 amid pandemic
The city suffered an estimated four billion zloty shortfall in revenue.
Coal stockpiles grow in Poland amid lockdown, rising electricity imports and shift to cleaner energy
Demand for Poland’s coal-fired electricity is dwindling.
Kraków advertises for new bugler to continue 600-year-old tradition
The “hejnał mariacki” trumpet call is a symbol of the city.
