2024 was the 12th year in a row in which deaths have exceeded births.
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Lidl and Wawel pull ads from conservative TV station after Polish charity chief’s ultimatum
Jerzy Owsiak issued the ultimatum after a weeks-long hate campaign against him inspired by the station.
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Polish public, businesses and charities rally to help flood victims
Donation campaigns have collected money and humanitarian aid, while many businesses are offering products and services free of charge.
Kraków announces plans to build metro system
Construction of the metro – which would be only the second in Poland – is scheduled to begin in 2028.
Poland deploys military police to protect evacuated flood zones from looters
Anyone caught stealing from victims of the disaster “will be severely punished”, says the defence minister.
Poland announces 1 billion zloty support fund for flood victims
Up to 10,000 zloty in immediate aid will be available as well as larger amounts for long-term reconstruction.
Did Ukrainian war refugees drive up Poland’s rental prices?
Adam Czerniak
The impact of wartime migration on the Polish rental market has been much smaller than commonly thought.
Poland to declare state of emergency over floods and appeals to EU for help
Torrential rain has seen the south of Poland devastated by floods, with at least two deaths reported so far.
Floods claim first life in Poland as PM warns residents to obey evacuation orders
Southern parts of the country have been overwhelmed by torrential rain.
Business groups express concern at Polish government’s minimum wage hike
The decision was, however, welcomed by trade unions.
Polish government clashes with hunters over plans to introduce regular health checks
The climate ministry notes that other groups that handle weapons already have the requirement to undergo such tests.
Catholic church accuses Polish state of “breaking law, spreading hatred and marginalising religion”
As examples, it lists the alleged mistreatment of prisoners and efforts to expand abortion rights.
Polish city has EU’s second-most-polluted air with two more among worst 10
However, Poland’s results are better than three years ago, with Polish cities showing a reduction in air pollution.
Taking religion out of schools “removes inalienable part of Polishness”, warns president
Andrzej Duda’s remarks come amid efforts by the government to reduce and reorganise Catholic catechism classes in public schools.
