Critics say that such contracts are used by employers to reduce labour costs and that they put employees in precarious positions.
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Healthcare workers protest in Warsaw for higher wages and more staff
Poland has 5.7 nurses per 1,000 inhabitants, well below the EU-wide average of 8.4.
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Government wants suspected murderer of Polish woman in Greece to face trial in Poland
A Bangladeshi man has been detained in Greece in connection with the disappearance of Anastazja Rubińska, whose body was found yesterday.
Poland backtracks on plans to limit cash payments
A party in the ruling coalition described limits on cash payments as an infringement of freedom at the behest of “eurocrats” and the “banking lobby”.
How will the “Russian influence” commission affect this year’s Polish election?
Aleks Szczerbiak
Both the ruling party and main opposition think they could benefit.
Polish parliament approves change to Russian influence law
The amendments were proposed by the president following EU and US concerns that the commission would be used for political purposes.
Polish state auditor fails to approve government budget spending in unprecedented decision
The auditor found that “violations of basic budgetary principles” have been carried out “on an unprecedented scale”.
Polish Left proposes ten-point women’s rights plan
The proposals include abortion on demand, changing the legal definition of rape, and paid menstrual leave from work.
Polish ruling party passes resolution condemning EU migrant relocation plan and announces referendum
Opposition parties accused PiS of exploiting the issue to cover up its failings and boost its ratings ahead of this year’s elections.
State TV remains Poles’ least trusted news source, finds Oxford University study
Poles’ most trusted news sources were RMF, Polsat and TVN.
“Not one more”: thousands protest abortion law after latest death of pregnant woman in Poland
But the conservative authorities say the death was caused by medical malpractice, not the abortion law.
Chinese embassy protests Warsaw exhibition of dissident artist Badiucao
The gallery has condemned attempted “preventative censorship” by the Chinese authorities.
Poland plans record minimum wage rise
Poland’s minimum monthly wage would rise to 4,300 zloty (€963) gross in July 2024, 23% higher than its current level.
Facebook lifts ban on Polish far-right party ahead of elections
Confederation was suspended from Facebook last year due to spreading Covid misinformation and hate speech.
