Its quarterly growth was the highest in the EU, after the introduction of a mortgage subsidy scheme for first-time buyers stimulated demand.
Society
Three-legged boar thriving in Polish forest
It appears to coexist peacefully with a pack of wolves – one of which is also missing a leg.
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Number of deaths in Polish emergency departments more than doubles in five years
Over 15,200 people died in hospital emergency departments in Poland last year, continuing a rapid rise since 2015, when the figure was 6,007.
Belgian government to fund abortions for Polish women following near-total ban
“Access to abortion is a fundamental right that every democratic state must ensure,” says the Belgian secretary of state for gender equality.
Shedding a light on Poland’s growing “dark store” business
Maria Wilczek
Around Warsaw, shops are springing up that do not let customers in.
Polish house named best private residence at international architecture awards
The modern house was inspired by the region’s traditional wooden architecture.
Three more Polish regions abandon anti-LGBT resolutions amid EU funding threat
Four out of five provinces have now withdrawn their declarations.
Man sentenced for killing and eating victim in Poland’s first postwar cannibalism case
The men were found to have killed the victim then eaten his body as part of a “pact” to ensure their silence.
Meat consumption falls in Poland as sales of veggie substitutes grow 480% in three years
Sales of fresh meat have fallen 7.5%, show new consumer data.
Anti-vaccine movement founded in Poland with support of ruling party MP
“We are here to fight for freedom, to fight against sanitary segregation,” said its leader.
Polish retail chain introduces “quiet hours” for people with autism
Many autistic people find the sensory experience of shopping difficult, so Empik will turn off music and announcements.
Poles are second most “patriotic shoppers” among big EU economies
The Buy Locally Index looks at imports as a share of consumption, but also accounts for how easy it is to buy local products.
Poland’s first “happy to chat” bench opens to tackle loneliness after pandemic
Strangers are encouraged to talk with one another, helping to “build a sense of community”.
Polish region withdraws anti-LGBT resolution amid EU funding threat
The province replaced it with a declaration pledging to “oppose all forms of discrimination”.
