The higher education minister says that 30% of places in student dormitories are unused due to their poor condition.
Society
New government pledges to create Poland’s first new national parks in two decades
National parks currently cover only 1.1% of Poland’s land area compared to an EU average of 3.7%.
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“Moral crisis ruining Europe,” warns head of Catholic church in Poland
People “misunderstand freedom as debauchery”, but they can be saved by “surrendering to Jesus”.
Four indicted over escape room fire that killed five teenagers in Poland
The incident led to the shutdown of more than a dozen escape rooms in Poland.
Poland asked Czech government to prevent “abortion tourism” by Polish women
The Polish embassy wrote to the Czech health ministry.
Priest apologises after school lesson on “treating” homosexuals with electroshock therapy
During the class at a public school he described homosexuality as an “illness” and outlined various “treatments”.
Students help elderly entrepreneurs with “Business Grandparents” social media accounts
Many such businesses have struggled during the pandemic.
Three Polish newspaper editors replaced following state oil giant takeover
Orlen’s CEO had previously promised no major personnel changes.
Polish town withdraws anti-LGBT resolution over concern at losing Norway Grants
The move could help “overcome our image crisis”, said Kraśnik’s mayor.
Hundreds of thousands support Polish students protest against school return
A petition says that a return to school briefly before the holidays will be “unnecessary”, “confusing” and “stressful” for pupils.
Poland’s largest ever bird flu outbreak leads to cull of millions of birds
The government is facing a large compensation bill and country’s chief veterinarian has called for reform of the poultry industry.
Relations with Poland “worst since WW2”, says Russian ambassador amid growing tensions
Recent weeks have seen tit-for-tat expulsions of diplomats between Russia and CEE countries.
Poland’s first bridge for squirrels opens
Officials hope the bridge will protect the animals from cars and educate drivers.
Poland has seen region’s fastest democratic decline, finds Freedom House
The NGO has called on the EU to take action.
