The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe approved the decision by a majority of 85 votes to 23.
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Too few volunteers to create planned “Ukrainian Legion” in Poland, says defence minister
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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Attending school to be mandatory for Ukrainian refugee children in Poland from September
It is estimated that there are at least tens of thousands of Ukrainian children in Poland who do not attend local schools.
Polish bishop to face trial for allegedly failing to inform authorities of child sex abuse by priests
It is believed to be the first time prosecutors in Poland have indicted a bishop over alleged failings in dealing with sex abuse.
Poland condemns “outrageous” remarks by Israeli ambassador on Gaza aid worker deaths
President Duda declared the ambassador to be “the biggest problem” in Polish-Israeli relations while Prime Minister Tusk called on him to apologise.
Tusk announces expansion of previous government’s child-benefit payments
The prime minister also says that previously promised childcare allowances to help mothers return to work are almost ready.
Prosecutors in Poland open homicide investigation into Israeli strike that killed Polish aid worker in Gaza
Polish national Damian Soból was among those who died in the attack.
Poland’s state auditor notifies prosecutors of suspected crimes by ex-PM and other officials
The Supreme Audit Office (NIK) says the officials caused financial “losses of at least 4 billion zloty at the local government level”.
Poland biggest beneficiary of EU membership among eastern member states, finds study
Since joining the EU in 2004, Poland’s economy has grown the third fastest among all 27 countries in the union.
Łodź airport to become first in Poland with solar farm
The plant will both power the airport itself as well as sell electricity commercially.
Warsaw demands explanation from Israel for strike that killed Polish aid worker and others in Gaza
Israel has expressed “sincere sorrow” over the deaths and pledged to carry out a “thorough and transparent” investigation.
Medieval papal seal discovered in Poland
Only a dozen or so such finds have ever been made in Poland.
Ukraine’s DTEK to build first energy storage facility in Poland
With a capacity of 133 MW, the project will be one of the biggest in Poland.
President vetoes prescription-free access to morning-after pill in Poland
Andrzej Duda made his decision to “protect the health of children”.
