Astronaut Sławosz Uznański will become only the second Pole to travel to space and the first in almost 50 years.
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Only known banner bearing Hitler’s personal standard found in Poland
The item had lain unidentified for decades in Poznań city hall museum.
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Leader of ruling party’s coalition partner quits Polish government over plans to hold elections in May
Jarosław Gowin’s party will, however, remain in the government.
State TV and teachers face criticism for error-strewn lessons during Poland’s coronavirus lockdown
Teachers have spoken of their personal suffering after facing ridicule.
Video game giant CD Projekt becomes Poland’s most valuable listed firm amid coronavirus turmoil
The maker of the Witcher games has overtaken Poland’s biggest bank.
Shops appeal for changes to coronavirus restrictions while exemption for hunters stirs controversy
Hunting is exempted from the restrictions, and a decision on religious services is expected next week.
Elections in May “illegal and unfair”: interview with Poland’s chief justice as her term ends
“I wasn’t prepared for a battle,” says the outgoing chief justice.
Medics make up one sixth of coronavirus infections in Poland as hospitals struggle with pandemic
A number of hospitals have become hot spots for coronavirus infections.
Polish ruling party threatens to remove mayors who are refusing to organise presidential election
A number of mayors have declared they will refuse to organise voting in their districts.
Poland introduces further coronavirus restrictions because public have not been “disciplined enough”
Under-18s are banned from leaving the home alone and pedestrians must remain 2m apart.
Polish government teams up with IBM to create coronavirus virtual assistant
The assistant, powered by IBM’s machine-learning technology, is answering thousands of questions a day.
Changes to electoral code paving way for May presidential elections passed by Polish parliament
The opposition warns that the changes could invalidate elections.
Polish parliament passes coronavirus economic package, including price caps to avoid “speculation”
The measures were part of a broader package to mitigate the economic fallout from the coronavirus crisis.
Inflation in Poland among the world’s highest in February
Price of fruit, vegetable and meat – mainly pork – are driving the rise.
