Paris 2024 aims to become the first ever Olympic games to have gender parity among competitors.

Paris 2024 aims to become the first ever Olympic games to have gender parity among competitors.
By contrast, most EU countries saw their populations increase last year.
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But the judge noted that the ruling does not automatically open the way for anyone in Poland to demand compensation.
The latest data on residence permits shows Georgians to be Poland’s fourth-largest group of arrivals.
Barbara Smolińska makes hyper-realistic baby dolls that can help women deal with the loss of a child.
Three quarters hold a negative view of the changes while 57% say they have subordinated the judiciary to political control.
A woman was left suicidal after her foetus was diagnosed with a fatal defect, but her hospital refused an abortion, citing the new law.
St Nicholas Day is an important date in Poland, and a number of charity events raised money and collected gifts for children.
Shannon Listopad
Poland offers many interesting spots off the beaten path.
The 38-year-old is survived by her husband and five children, who have applied for asylum in Poland.
Natalia Parzygnat
In some parts of the mountainous Podhale region, vaccination rates are below 25%.
The profiles criticised Poland and accused it of abusing migrants.
Asylum requests can only be lodged at designated locations and it will be easier to return people whose applications have been rejected.
A number of cities in Poland have tried to ban or restrict the entry of unvaccinated children to preschools and nurseries.