The protesters criticised the government for following EU green policies.
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Attempted crossings from Belarus fell by half in 2024 after tough Polish border measures
Data obtained by Notes from Poland show 30,090 attempted crossings from Belarus across the whole of 2024.
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Polish government tasks state-owned firms with building Covid field hospitals
Ventilators may be running out in some provinces – including where Warsaw is located.
Double healthcare spending and create a secular state: abortion protest leaders unveil demands
Improvements to healthcare, respect for LGBT rights, creating a secular state and protecting the climate are among their postulates.
German parliament approves memorial in Berlin for Polish WW2 victims
Every party in the Bundestag apart from the AfD voted in favour.
Polish businesses declare support for abortion protests, prompting boycotts from some customers
Firms are allowing staff to join a general strike and are supporting women’s organisations.
President proposes new “compromise” abortion law to resolve crisis in Poland
Andrzej Duda says his proposal would implement the court ruling but maintain the essence of the current law.
Communist security service files intercepted at Warsaw airport after being posted to US
Thousands of pages of documents were discovered.
Polish prosecutors seek charges against organisers of abortion protests for endangering public
Education minister also threatens to cut funding for universities supporting protests.
Record numbers of death certificates show “hidden victims” of pandemic in Poland
The number of death certificates issued in Poland has reached a level 33% higher than average.
Poland ranks 28th in European purchasing power index
Poles’ purchasing power is around half the European average.
Polish cities offer support to businesses and seniors amid tightened restrictions
Some local authorities are offering exemptions and helplines.
Abortion protests aim “to destroy Poland and end the history of the Polish nation”, says Kaczyński
The ruling party leader also called on followers to defend churches.
Poland unveils €400 million support package for businesses affected by new Covid restrictions
The measures aim to help the hospitality, entertainment, fitness and retail industries.
