Andrzej Duda made his decision to “protect the health of children”.
Society
Majority of Poles – even non-churchgoers – take part in Easter traditions, finds poll
State research agency CBOS found that 86% of Poles take part in the tradition of blessing a basket of food in church on Holy Saturday.
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“Black is Polish”: young black Poles create platform to discuss race in Poland
Zula Rabikowska
They aim to promote awareness and understanding.
In Poland, house prices continue to boom despite pandemic
Anna Rzhevkina
Prices are growing at one of the fastest rates in the EU, and could be further stoked by the government’s economic plan.
State TV is Poles’ least trusted news source, finds Oxford University study
Just 36% of Poles trust TVP, while 46% distrust it.
Poland loses billions of dollars through LGBT discrimination, warns US embassy chief
The remarks from sparked anger from the Polish right.
Over 100 districts around Poland raise alarm about “water blackout” amid heatwave
Authorities have asked residents to prioritise using water for food and hygiene, and limit watering gardens, filling pools and washing cars.
Slovakia offers help to Poland after quarter of village devastated in fire
Over 400 firefighters from 107 units were involved in putting out the blaze.
Missing mass again a mortal sin in Poland as church withdraw Covid dispensation
“Participation is not only an obligation, but also a loving meeting with Jesus Christ, the doctor of our souls and bodies.”
“Wounded but stronger”: thousands gather for Warsaw pride parade amid anti-LGBT campaign
Mayor Rafał Trzaskowski was in attendance for the second time.
“It is our duty to thank God for gifting the Kaczyńskis to Poland,” says archbishop
Marek Jędraszewski was leading a mass at Wawel Cathedral to mark the 72nd anniversary of the twins’ birth.
Poland launches new strategy to boost one of EU’s lowest birth rates
The programme aims to protect parents at workplace and provide housing, care and financial incentives.
What does the Global Corruption Barometer tell us about Poland?
Grzegorz Makowski
Some 72% of Poles believe corruption is a major problem and 37% that it has worsened in the last year.
Poland to begin switching official correspondence from paper to email
The e-delivery scheme will be operated by Poland’s state postal service.
