Organisers say they were opposed to “five dictates from Brussels”.
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Poland’s minimum wage higher than US federal rate for first time
On 1 January, the minimum wage in Poland rose to 30.50 zloty per hour before tax, which at current exchange rates is $7.37, 12 cents above the federal minimum wage in the US.
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Polish government prepares new border zone measures as end of state of emergency approaches
Journalists are expected to be allowed into the border area with permission.
“We’re now safe in Poland, but I hope one day we’ll take our son back to Afghanistan”
Agnieszka Wądołowska
An exclusive interview with Afghan journalists about their life after Poland evacuated them from Kabul.
UK deploys troops to bolster Poland’s border with Belarus amid escalating tensions
The deployment comes as Belarusian and Russian paratroopers hold joint drills today.
Tens of thousands join races throughout Poland to celebrate independence
Runners wore the national colours of white and red national at around 80 events in Polish towns and cities.
“Death to Jews” chanted at torchlit far-right march in Polish city
“LGBT, pederasts and Zionists are the enemies of Poland,” declared the organiser, whom the mayor has reported to prosecutors.
Poles have among EU’s lowest scientific knowledge, with only half believing in evolution
Almost 30% of Poles wrongly believe that humans lived at the same time as the dinosaurs.
“We’re at war with Germany and the EU”: nationalist Independence March passes through Warsaw
This year’s march was made an official state event by the government for the first time.
Poland must end ban on media reporting from Belarus border
Daniel Tilles
An unprecedented crisis is unfolding, yet journalists cannot visit the area.
Polish president regrets that focus is on death of pregnant mother and not foetus she was carrying
Many blamed the death on Poland’s new near-total ban on abortion.
Polish border now being “attacked” by parallel groups, says defence minister
The “modus operandi of those attacking” has changed, said Poland’s defence minister.
Polish church launches “Tents of Hope” to help border crossers and appeals for donations
“Regardless of the circumstances of the migrants’ arrival, they need our spiritual and material support,” says the head of the episcopate.
Polish government announces deal to increase medics’ pay
But the main group of protesting medics has dismissed the deal.
