The cases were brought by Afghan and Ethiopian migrants, one of whom tried to claim asylum in Poland before being sent back to Belarus.
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Women outnumber men on Polish Olympic team for first time in history
Paris 2024 aims to become the first ever Olympic games to have gender parity among competitors.
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Blood donors in Poland to receive free Christmas tree from state forests
All people giving blood in Poland this Thursday will receive a Christmas tree “straight from the forest”.
Poland ordered to pay compensation for air pollution violating resident’s rights
But the judge noted that the ruling does not automatically open the way for anyone in Poland to demand compensation.
Number of Georgian immigrants in Poland quadruples in three years
The latest data on residence permits shows Georgians to be Poland’s fourth-largest group of arrivals.
Polish designer on BBC’s “100 inspiring women” list for her lifelike baby therapy dolls
Barbara Smolińska makes hyper-realistic baby dolls that can help women deal with the loss of a child.
Large majority of Poles view government’s judicial policies negatively, find new polls
Three quarters hold a negative view of the changes while 57% say they have subordinated the judiciary to political control.
Polish hospital refused abortion against psychiatrists’ advice for fear of prosecution
A woman was left suicidal after her foetus was diagnosed with a fatal defect, but her hospital refused an abortion, citing the new law.
Santas parade on bikes and boards as Poland celebrates St Nicholas Day
St Nicholas Day is an important date in Poland, and a number of charity events raised money and collected gifts for children.
Poland’s most beautiful towns: 10 smaller spots to add to your travel wish list
Shannon Listopad
Poland offers many interesting spots off the beaten path.
Kurdish woman who miscarried after crossing Belarus border dies in Polish hospital
The 38-year-old is survived by her husband and five children, who have applied for asylum in Poland.
Unvaccinated and proud: why Poland’s highlanders are refusing to get jabbed
Natalia Parzygnat
In some parts of the mountainous Podhale region, vaccination rates are below 25%.
Belarusian KGB used fake Facebook accounts to fuel border crisis with Poland, says Meta
The profiles criticised Poland and accused it of abusing migrants.
EU to toughen asylum rules to help Poland and Baltic states deal crisis at Belarus border
Asylum requests can only be lodged at designated locations and it will be easier to return people whose applications have been rejected.
