The legion is supposed to be made up of Ukrainians living in Poland, who would be trained and then sent to defend their homeland.
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Poland’s top university offers scholarships to Palestinians affected by war
The move is “an expression of our solidarity and our contribution to building a better future”, says the University of Warsaw.
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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
“We want the EU to change so others don’t follow Britain” – Polish politicians react to Brexit
A roundup of Brexit reaction, which was mostly regretful but celebratory on the far right.
Poland’s first autonomous tram tested in Kraków, but city assures drivers their jobs are safe
The trial of autonomous trams could improve safety, but the city assures drivers that their jobs are safe.
Global warming could benefit Polish wine industry
Wine production and consumption have already been growing in Poland.
Poles trust EU the most and government the least among institutions, finds poll
The church has recorded the biggest drop in trust since 2017.
Polish resistance fighters’ daughter born in communist prison loses court battle
A woman whose mother died while giving birth to her in a communist prison has her claim for 15 million zloty compensation rejected.
Supermarket giants in Poland introduce reusable cotton bags to reduce plastic waste
A number of supermarket chains have introduced innovative solutions to cut plastic waste.
