But the prime minister said this is because of the legal chaos left behind by the former PiS government.
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State firms terminate cooperation with Polish Olympic Committee
The Olympic committee has faced accusations of misspending funds and failing to properly support athletes.
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Polls show strong public support for Polish government’s tough coronavirus measures
Poland has introduced some of the toughest measures in Europe, and polls suggest the public approves.
Polish museums, theatres and universities move online during coronavirus shutdown
Institutions in Poland are expanding online offerings for those stuck at home during the shutdown.
Poland bans foreigners from entry and suspends international air and rail connections due to coronavirus
Returning Poles must enter quarantine; restaurants, pubs & cafes closed.
Polish firm creates mobile air-quality map with sensors on electric cars
Airly has fitted sensors to zero-emission cars that will provide real-time measurements of air quality in Warsaw.
Poland declares state of epidemic emergency as first coronavirus death announced
Discussions have taken place over postponing presidential elections, while the WIG20 fell to its lowest level since 2003.
Most Poles religious but few “strongly committed” to their faith, new data show
61% of Poles display religious commitment. Younger people are less committed.
Polish Senate speaker defends Italian ski trip and falsely blames Chinese in Italy for coronavirus
The speaker has faced criticism for taking a skiing holiday in Italy in the midst of the crisis.
“Time to quarantine society”: Polish government closes schools, cinemas and museums over coronavirus
Universities are also shutting down, but the Catholic church has called for more masses to be held.
Catholic streaming service Katoflix launches in Poland
The new streaming service is run by a Catholic religious and offers films that viewers “can show your children without fear”.
Work permits for immigrants up 35% in Poland, with rising numbers from Ukraine and Asia
Polish employers continue to address gaps in the labour market by looking east.
New album celebrates rich heritage of Polish-Jewish interwar tango
Interwar Polish music has been experiencing a revival in recent times.
Polish state oil firm to produce one million litres of hand sanitiser to combat coronavirus
Other measures include sanitary checks at borders and exempting high-alcohol spirits from excise duty.
