“It is undoubtedly proof of the ever improving relations between our countries,” said Prime Minister Donald Tusk.
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4.5 million Poles blocked their identity number to protect against fraud
Since June, all financial institutions have been obliged to check the status of a PESEL number before granting a loan or signing a contract.
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Concern that historic bridge in Poland could be blown up for Tom Cruise movie stunt
An international heritage society has intervened after reports the structure would feature in a stunt for Mission: Impossible 7.
Almost 70% of Poles say God plays important role in their life, the second highest figure in EU
Religious belief remains strong in Poland, but is in decline.
As ex-minister held for corruption, opposition raise concern over alleged use of spyware in case
A newspaper claims the “strong” evidence was collected using controversial Spyware.
Poland overtakes Germany as EU’s biggest coal generator
But the country is slowly starting to embrace cleaner forms of energy.
Number of resident foreigners in Poland rises to highest ever level despite pandemic
Almost half a million foreigners now have residence permits.
MPs propose changing communist-era alcohol law to allow online sales in Poland
The government has signalled its opposition to the change.
Family with autistic son seek asylum in Poland after fleeing Netherlands
A European Arrest Warrant has been issued for the parents, after they took their child out of foster care and fled to Poland seeking asylum.
Poland celebrates EU budget success but confusion remains over rule-of-law conditionality
The final deal also dropped demands for Poland to sign up to climate goals in exchange for green transition funds.
Poland adds Latin to core curriculum to help pupils “understand foundation of Western civilisation”
A new subject, Latin and the culture of classical antiquity, will be taught from September.
Poland removes statute of limitations on communist crimes
The statute of limitations for some communist crime cases had been to expire next month.
Kaczyński aims to “repolonise” foreign-owned media but admits “international reaction” a problem
He also hailed Duda’s re-election as a “civilisational” victory in which Poles rejected “slavery”.
Polish parliament removes requirement for MPs to declare earnings for outside work
A judge warns that the new rules could “roll out of the red carpet for corruption”.
