The merger will take place this Saturday, says PiS deputy leader Mariusz Błaszczak.
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Far fewer Ukrainian refugee children started school in Poland than expected after benefits change
Only 20,000 new Ukrainian children signed up, compared to estimates of up to 80,000.
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Tusk seeking to stoke “revolt” if opposition lose elections, says government security chief
Stanisław Żaryn claims that Donald Tusk is seeking to “manipulate” his followers into believing that defeat at elections could only come if the government falsifies the result.
Don’t go to bed with men who vote far right, left-wing leader tells women
The far-right Confederation is especially popular among young men while The Left has strong support among young women.
Poland’s president joins Polish Americans for Pulaski Day parade in New York
Andrzej Duda called on the Polish diaspora to continue supporting Poland but also faced a protest from one group of Polish Americans.
Opposition march for “tolerant, open, European Poland” in Warsaw ahead of elections
Opposition-controlled city hall claimed it is “the largest demonstration in the history of Warsaw”.
Russian state TV shows Polish city in report on development of Kaliningrad
The footage includes St Nicholas Cathedral, a 13th-century Gothic church that is a landmark of the Polish city of Elbląg.
Opposition leader has “wedding” with partner in call for same-sex marriage to be legalised in Poland
“It’s a beautiful feeling that needs to be shared,” said Robert Biedroń following his symbolic ceremony with partner Krzysztof Śmiszek.
Inflation falls below 10% in Poland for first time since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Inflation slowed in September to 8.2% year-on-year, below analysts’ expectations of 8.5%.
Poland extends position as world’s leading exporter of waffles and wafers, with 15% of global market
Last year, Poland exported 155,000 tonnes of waffles and wafers worth €833 million
Proportion of Catholics in Poland falls to 71%, new census data show
That is down from 88% in the last census a decade earlier, while the proportion saying they belong to no faith rose from 2.4% to 6.9%.
Polish History Museum will be “weapon to fight for a strong Poland”, says PM at opening
The museum has 44,000 m2 of floorspace over six levels and was built at a cost of 750 million zloty (€162 million).
Spar Group puts Polish business up for sale
Since taking over failed Polish supermarket chain Piotr i Paweł four years ago, the firm never recorded an annual profit.
Polish government pledges fire station renovation funds to small districts with highest election turnout
The ruling party has its strongest support smaller, more rural communities.