Devils, dragons, mermaids and ghosts are among the mythical creatures depicted on the map of Pomerania.
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Poland’s minimum wage higher than US federal rate for first time
On 1 January, the minimum wage in Poland rose to 30.50 zloty per hour before tax, which at current exchange rates is $7.37, 12 cents above the federal minimum wage in the US.
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Polish government approves energy price freeze for households and health insurance cut for businesses
The measures will now be sent for approval by parliament, where the government has a majority.
Presidential candidate pledges to create “strategic bitcoin reserve” in Poland
Sławomir Mentzen of the far-right libertarian Confederation party says he will turn Poland into a “cryptocurrency haven”.
Electoral commission rejects opposition PiS party’s financial report, threatening its finances
PiS called it an attempt by the government to “eliminate the opposition” and “introduce an autocratic system”.
Poland’s first university course on teaching Silesian language and culture launched
All available places on the course were filled within three days.
Poland invites Ukraine to take over Russian consulate after expelling Russian diplomats
Poland last month ordered Russia to shut down the consulate and expelled the diplomats stationed there.
Residents of flood-hit Polish town still without government reconstruction aid two months on
The government’s plenipotentiary for flood reconstruction admits that support for victims has been “insufficient”.
Russians protest against Putin and Ukraine war in Poland
They demanded Russia’s withdrawal from Ukraine, the release of political prisoners in Russia, and for Vladimir Putin to be put on trial.
Polish government announces 1bn zloty investment in AI
“AI is indispensable, both in the economic and security contexts, but it is crucial that it is used safely and responsibly,” says the defence minister.
NBA star Jeremy Sochan joins Polish tourism campaign, brushes off racist response
Sochan was born in the United States to a Polish mother and represents Poland’s national basketball team.
US agency signs letter of intent to provide $1bn financing for Poland’s first nuclear plant
“The US is fully committed to supporting Poland’s energy transformation.”
Road signs in Poland warn drivers to slow down for hamsters following series of deaths
European hamsters are a critically endangered species whose range has declined 75% in Poland since the 1980s.
Steve McQueen withdraws from Polish film festival over organiser’s “offensive” comments on women
The festival’s director has apologised for his comments, which were condemned as sexist by many figures in the industry.
