Both bills were intended to bring Poland in line with EU regulations.
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Ex Polish health minister who oversaw Covid response assaulted by men shouting “death to traitors”
Adam Niedzielski has blamed the current government for withdrawing his protection despite him regularly receiving threats.
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Restaurants, salons and sports facilities reopen as Poland continues to “unfreeze” lockdown, but border controls extended
The third stage of “unfreezing” will begin on Monday.
Number of deaths lower than normal this year in Poland despite coronavirus
Experts point to a milder winter, better air quality, fewer road deaths and less flu infections.
Government to subsidise domestic holidays for workers to boost Poland’s tourism industry
The “1000+” programme will cost an estimated 7 billion zloty this year.
First commercial 5G network launched in Poland
Some are concerned over the role of Huawei in Poland’s infrastructure.
Polish government seeks new changes to presidential election rules, allowing in-person voting
Voters would have a choice between voting by post or in person at polling stations.
Poland’s coronavirus infection rate would be falling if not for outbreak in mines, says health minister
Hundreds of coal miners have been infected and 1,500 more quarantined, forcing three mines to close.
Polish animal shelters hit hard by coronavirus crisis
Donations have dried up many shelters have had to halt adoptions due to safety concerns.
Cleaner lockdown air may have saved 800 lives in Poland – more than the official virus death toll
Reduced air pollution may have prevented almost 800 premature deaths in April.
Poland ranked third in Europe for foreign investment in new projects last year
Analysts point to factors attracting investors, but also note hurdles as Poland seeks new higher valued added investment.
Police clash with business owners protesting over coronavirus crisis in Poland
Business owners are calling for greater government support.
Polish cities pumping water from swimming pools to fight shortages amid record drought
Local communities are having to find new ways to retain and reuse diminishing water supplies.
Russian city removes “untruthful” plaque commemorating thousands of Poles murdered by Soviets
Local prosecutors claim the plaque “does not reflect the actual truth”.
