Stanisława Leszczyńska sought to ensure that mothers and babies were properly cared for amid the brutal conditions in the camp.
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Polish government ends 0% VAT on food after two years
Poland's government has announced that it will end the 0% VAT rate on food that was introduced two years ago to help soften the blow of soaring inflation. The finance ministry argues that the recent slowing of price rises renders the measure no longer necessary....
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Polish judicial reform “contrary to EU law”, finds top European court
The ECJ today ruled that judicial reforms introduced by the Polish government in 2017 violated EU law.
Dispute over decision to change name of street honouring WWII resistance leader executed by communists
A street in the small town of Żyrardów has attracted national attention after local authorities chose to change its name.
Priests “forcibly detained” 13-year-old boy and called police after he spat out a communion wafer
Priests in Bełchatów called police to their church because a 13-year-old boy spat out his communion wafer.
Poland’s ruling party nominates controversial figures as candidates for Constitutional Tribunal
PiS’s choices of three candidates to be judges on Poland’s Constitutional Tribunal are likely to provoke controversy.
Private opinion poll delivers a setback for Tusk’s presidential hopes
Tusk has reportedly commissioned a private poll to sound out his chances of victory in next year’s Polish presidential elections, but with disappointing results.
New study highlights climate-driven flooding threat to Poland’s Baltic coast
Northern Poland is at greater risk of coastal flooding from rises in sea levels than previously thought, according to a new study.
Government considers changes to close Sunday trading ban loophole
The Polish government is reportedly considering amendments to its law restricting Sunday trading.
PM promises changes to the law to improve Poland’s dangerous roads
The PM has promised legal changes to improve the situation on Polish roads, which are among the most dangerous in the EU.
“To say that Poland is an antisemitic country is absolutely not true”: Israeli ambassador
The new Israeli ambassador says that Poland is not an antisemitic country, but expresses concern about the far-right Confederation entering parliament.
Kraków chosen as best city break destination in Europe for third year running
Members of leading British consumer association Which? have chosen Kraków as Europe’s best city break destination for the third year in a row.
IMF: Poland’s inflation to be the EU’s highest in 2020
According the the latest International Monetary Fund’s forecast, the average inflation rate in Poland next year will reach 3.5% – the highest in all of the European Union.
Doctor who criticised vaccines banned from practising medicine for a year
A regional medical court has suspended a doctor from practising medicine for repeatedly criticising vaccinations given to children.
