The nationalities that saw the largest rise in numbers were Colombians and Indians.
Politics
End to tradition of free ice cream for top pupils in Polish town sparks political controversy
An ice-cream parlour decided to stop rewarding children for good grades after an intervention from the commissioner for children’s rights.
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Polish far right proposes law banning adoption of children by same-sex couples
It says that the measures will “protect the youngest from depravity” and “exploitation”.
Thousands join Solidarity trade union protest against EU green policies in Warsaw
The march, at which many anti-government banners were visible, was supported by the opposition and president.
Tusk hails Hungary’s “return to Europe” as Magyar visits Poland on first foreign trip as PM
Magyar said that his government can “learn from Poland” on restoring the rule of law, recovering frozen EU funds, and fighting corruption.
Polish PM hits out at “outrageous” US decision to grant visa to fugitive ex-justice minister
Donald Tusk’s comments came after Reuters reported that a senior US official intervened to ensure that Zbigniew Ziobro received a visa.
Poland should “rethink relations” with Israel and Ukraine after zero points at Eurovision, says opposition
“The fact that our singer received zero points from both Ukraine and Israel is scandalous.”
Polish parliament selects members of disputed judicial body despite constitutional court injunction
The vote was declared “illegal” by the opposition.
Poland recognises a same-sex marriage for the first time
Warsaw complied with a court order to transcribe into its civil registry a marriage between two men that took place in Germany.
Polish politician barred from entering UK to attend Tommy Robinson rally
“This is what communism looks like in the 21st century,” declared Dominik Tarczyński.
Polish constitutional court endorses president’s right not to swear in new judges
The decision deepens an impasse over the court between the government and the opposition-aligned president.
Polish PM apologises to same-sex couples, pledges to recognise marriages conducted in other EU states
Warsaw’s mayor said his city would already begin recognising same-sex marriages from other EU states.
Poland seeks answers from US on how wanted former justice minister was able to enter the country
Zbigniew Ziobro fled from Hungary, where he had asylum, to the US.
Poland challenges EU-Mercosur trade deal at European Court of Justice
Warsaw warns that the South American agriculture imports could harm Polish farmers.
