“I will demand recognition of this decision in Europe,” declared Prime Minister Donald Tusk.
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Poland to establish EU-funded “foreigner integration centres” to serve growing number of migrants
The “one-stop shops” will provide immigrants with courses in the Polish language and in adaptation, psychological care, and legal assistance.
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“How can you tell a 3-year-old not to touch his face?” Concern over reopening of preschools and nurseries in Poland
City mayors and the biggest teachers’ union had expressed doubts.
Poland sends European leaders five-point plan for rebuilding continent after pandemic
Andrzej Duda wants a medical security system, fairer distribution of EU funds and better enforcement of international law.
Polish elections “will not be fully free”, says head of electoral commission as poll shows majority want delay
The government’s data collection “flagrantly violated the law”, says a legal report.
EU launches infringement proceedings against Poland over “political control” of judges
The EU says a tough new disciplinary regime undermines judicial independence and violates European law.
Poland reopens shopping centres, preschools, hotels and museums in “unfreezing” of lockdown
From the start of next week Poland will enter the second stage of its loosening of lockdown measures.
Polish parishes face shortfall as lockdown stops faithful from leaving cash offerings
Priests also face financial woes with religious lessons called off and customary donations drying up.
Catholic church calls for “free and fair elections” in Poland, while Tusk announces boycott
Poland’s bishops have warned that the election should not “raise legal doubts and suspicion of violating the constitution”.
Reward offered to find arsonists who caused week-long fire at Poland’s largest national park
The fire was probably caused by farmers illegally burning grass and exacerbated by recent dry weather.
“No privatisation of healthcare while I’m in office,” pledges Polish president ahead of election
President Duda praised public healthcare for allowing “every citizen to be treated equally”.
Rare peregrine falcons raising chicks in nest on 43rd floor of Poland’s tallest building
Peregrine falcons, once extinct in Poland, have been successfully introduced.
Polish government publishes list of “unpatriotic” firms importing milk from other EU countries
The blacklist comes amid a campaign encouraging Poles to “consciously buy Polish products”.
Closure of schools and universities extended by a month in Poland and exam dates announced
Universities, schools, preschools and nurseries will remain closed.
