Last year, Poland had 35% fewer road deaths per million inhabitants than in 2019.
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Poland’s oldest news magazine to distribute subscriptions through parcel lockers
Tygodnik Powszechny hopes the partnership with InPost can be “revolutionary” for a press industry that has struggled amid falling paper sales.
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Judge opposed to Polish government’s judicial reforms stripped of immunity by disciplinary chamber
Prosecutors want to bring corruption charges against the judge that she says are politically motivated.
Communist security service files found hidden in private home in Poland
Over 100 documents hidden by a former intelligence officer have been recovered.
Poland and Ukraine condemn “illegal occupation” of Crimea and call for closer cooperation
In a joint declaration, the two countries’ presidents also sought to ease tensions over World War Two history.
ArcelorMittal to permanently shut down blast furnace at Kraków steelworks due to pandemic
The decision has been met with opposition from unions, who threaten a strike.
Polish imports of used cars rebound after pandemic and ahead of anticipated tax rise
Poland has the EU’s highest share – 36.5% – of cars older than 20 years.
Poland’s first foundation for women in armed forces aims to tackle sexual harassment
The founders – two former military officers – say the authorities currently seek to sweep complaints under the carpet.
Firm offers paid “pawternity leave” to staff in Poland who adopt a pet
“The pandemic made us feel that it is time to take a non-standard approach to meeting the needs of our team.”
Poland makes masks compulsory outdoors as government declares whole country Covid “yellow zone”
“Only through a calm, responsible approach” can “we slow the growth in infections and avoid a second lockdown”, says the prime minister.
Farmers block roads around Poland in protest at animal rights bill
Unions are promising further protests.
Polish ruling party wants German EU official removed over “financial starvation” remarks
The Polish government says the remarks evoke painful memories of World War Two.
Trans woman wins landmark ruling in Poland against employer who made her wear male uniform
A security firm required a transgender woman to wear a male uniform.
Polish government declares “zero tolerance” enforcement of Covid restrictions
“There is no place for selfishness,” says the health minister.
