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Polish firm launches potato-scented perfume
Its founder says the scent is “a tribute to the down-to-earth and rugged charm of Polish markets”.
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Supreme Court rules against shops that circumvented Poland’s Sunday trading ban
The businesses had offered sports equipment rental and an in-store “library” to justify remaining open on Sundays.
Remains of Poles killed by Ukrainian nationalists in WW2 massacres found in Ukraine
It is the first time in nine years that such a discovery has been made
Annual number of births falls 11% in Poland, marking first double-digit decline
Poland having one of Europe’s lowest fertility rates.
Polish president announces date of new parliament but delays naming prime minister
“We have two serious candidates for prime minister,” said Duda, naming Morawiecki and Tusk.
Polish election candidates donate campaign banners to insulate dog shelters
Some banners are being turned into bags while one group wants to send them to Ukraine to help seal soldiers’ dugouts and cover damaged roofs.
Tusk meets von der Leyen in Brussels, pledging to restore rule of law and unblock frozen EU funds
“The new government will have to demonstrate very quickly that it is capable of restoring the rule of law in Poland.”
Black people report facing least discrimination in Poland, finds EU study
In Poland, 21% of people of African descent said they had experienced discrimination in the last five years, the lowest among all countries surveyed.
Poland has the highest employment rate among Ukrainian refugees, finds OECD study
In Poland, 65% of working-age refugees are employed.
Poland violated female judges rights by making them retire earlier than men, rules European court
The measures in question were made as part of the PiS government’s contested overhaul of the judiciary.
Poland names €1.8 billion international investors in “mega-airport” project
But there are questions over whether and how the new government will continue the project.
Polish bishop resigns after reports of priests’ “sex party with male prostitute”
The bishop asked for forgiveness and apologised “if I have offended anyone or neglected anything”.
Polish opposition jointly declare desire to form government with Tusk as prime minister
The opposition appealed to President Duda not to “waste any more time”.
