The official appointed by the new government to oversee the project has criticised the donation.
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Controversy after female train staff in Poland gain right to free meals but men don’t
PKP says it is simply complying with regulations that set different requirements for male and female employees.
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Poland ranked as worst country in EU for LGBT people for second year running
Only non-EU countries, such as Russia and Turkey, are lower in the “Rainbow Europe” ranking.
Polish city offers support to LGBT youth as part of equality month campaign
The initiative has prompted a backlash from the Catholic church.
Almost half a million foreigners with residence permits in Poland, up 13% since start of 2020
The data confirm that Poland’s recent unprecedented wave of immigration has continued amid the pandemic.
Warsaw activists propose largest open-air cafe in Poland
Warsaw’s deputy mayor has criticised the proposals.
Polish city offers free boat rental in return for removing rubbish from river
The boats are free to customers who collect the minimum amount of rubbish during their trip.
“Pro-family coalition” launched by Poland, Hungary, Slovakia and Czech Republic
The Visegrad countries want to promote family policies at the local, national and EU level.
Polish government urges doctors to contact over-60s who have not received Covid vaccine
Less than 60% of those aged over 80 have received a coronavirus vaccine in Poland, among the lowest figures in the EU.
Public opinion of Polish state TV falls to lowest ever level
For the first time, negative attitudes towards TVP outweigh positive ones.
Conservative group launches university in Poland to “forge elites for the entire region”
Two government ministers will attend the inauguration of the institution, which is closely linked to Ordo Iuris.
“Amber rush” in Poland as canal construction rumoured to have unearthed precious material
The Baltic coast is famed for its amber.
Polish highlander proposes with traditional 18m wooden pole outside fiancée’s city home
The tradition, which has pagan roots, remains popular in the Orawa region straddling the Polish-Slovak border.
Polish novel nominated for European award as TV adaptation hits British screens
The author, Szczepan Twardoch, raised controversy this week after saying that he does not identify as Polish.
