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Polish parliament approves new rape law making sex without consent a crime
Poland’s current rape law – which dates back to 1932 – deems it a crime only if there was force, unlawful threats or deception.
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Supporters rally behind Polish government’s judicial overhaul
Amid mounting EU pressure, a rally in Warsaw showcases support for the controversial reforms.
Teachers paid less than discount store cashiers in Poland
Supermarkets are raising their cashiers’ pay, while many teachers barely earn the minimum wage.
Polish supermarket chain launches first self-service store
Supermarket chain Lewiatan has launched its first self-service store in response to Poland’s Sunday trading ban.
Pizza has become “Poland’s new national dish”
Consumer data suggest Poles are among the world’s greatest pizza enthusiasts.
Poland to end import of Russian coal by state-owned firms
Poland is sluggish in reducing coal generation, as it relies heavily on Russian imports.
11-year-old hounded by bailiff over million zloty of inherited debt receives support
Bailiff wrongly seizing child allowance spotlights shortcomings of claims system
Warsaw landmarks recreated from ice at Japanese festival to mark diplomatic centenary
Warsaw’s iconic Palace on the Isle and Chopin monument have been recreated as ice sculptures during the Snow Festival in Sapporo.
Poles see Auschwitz primarily as site of Polish martyrdom not Jewish suffering, finds study
The research also finds significant gaps in factual knowledge about the camp’s victims among Poles.
Programme to support female entrepreneurs in Poland launched by Facebook
The #SheMeansBusiness programme aims to train 720 Polish business owners in digital marketing this year
Poland’s conservative president says he would sign same-sex partnerships law
Duda’s remarks contrast to the anti-LGBT rhetoric of the ruling party, but echo similar statements he has made in the past.
Two Polish cities ranked among four worst in EU for traffic
One of the cities is also among the top 20 most congested in the world.
Poland records biggest natural population drop since WW2
Yet experts are not surprised, warning that natalist policies need to help parents juggle duties
