Andrzej Duda made his decision to “protect the health of children”.
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Majority of Poles – even non-churchgoers – take part in Easter traditions, finds poll
State research agency CBOS found that 86% of Poles take part in the tradition of blessing a basket of food in church on Holy Saturday.
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Polish president moves to change Supreme Court rules of procedure
The move would allow judges appointed under the rule of the PiS party to adopt resolutions independently.
Mike Tyson spotted in Polish village buying pigeons
Tyson has often spoken of his love of pigeons, which he has kept since he was a child growing up in New York.
Poland talks with Israel and Egypt about Polish citizens stuck in Gaza
It is believed that around 30 Polish nationals are in Gaza.
Polish politician accused of corruption set to escape detention by taking up seat in EU Parliament
He argues he has been unfairly detained on political charges. But figures from the ruling camp have criticised him for seeking to evade justice.
Poland agrees £4 billion deal with UK for air defence missiles and launchers
It is the largest ever commercial agreement between the two countries.
NATO, army and EU Poles’ most trusted institutions; public media, top court and government most distrusted
Poles’ trust in all institutions has declined since last year, with the police seeing the largest fall.
Polish tech entrepreneur launches free “Code with Pope” classes for children with Vatican’s blessing
The 60-hour course will be available in Spanish, English, Italian and Polish and provide a foundation of knowledge of Python.
Polish truckers block Ukraine border crossings, demanding restoration of prewar entry limits
Polish transport firms say there has been a “flood” of Ukrainian carriers since restrictions were loosened in the wake of Russia’s invasion.
President Duda gives ruling PiS party first chance to form new government
Although PiS won the elections, it lost its parliamentary majority and all other parties have ruled out working with it.
Nationalist leader convicted for violence against Polish abortion protester “Grandma Kate”
The incident occurred when Robert Bąkiewicz led a “Catholic self-defence” that defended chuches from abortion protesters.
German former ambassador’s call for permanent troops in Poland prompts anger from Warsaw
“Hitler’s dreams are coming true,” declared a constitutional court judge and former ruling party MP.
Syrian shot by Polish soldier after crossing Belarus border in “unfortunate accident”, say authorities
Meanwhile, the dead body of another man, also believed to be Syrian, has been found nearby