The education ministry plans to halve the number of hours that Catholic catechism classes are taught.
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Poland criticises Germany’s “unacceptable” nighttime return of Afghan migrant over border
The interior ministry spokesman says the incident justifies Poland’s decision to restore border controls from next week.
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Polish zoo offers Valentine’s deal to name cockroach after ex then feed it to meerkat
Funds raised through the initiative will be allocated to the protection of endangered species living at the zoo.
Poland’s Solidarity trade union endorses opposition presidential candidate
Karol Nawrocki signed a pledge to uphold protections for workers and families, oppose the EU’s climate policies, and respect Christian values.
Polish Eurovision hopeful placed on list of “extremists” by Belarus
Their song is sung in a mix of languages and dialects based around Polish, Belarusian and Ukrainian.
Applications by Israelis for Polish citizenship surge
Applications from the descendants of Polish emigrants in other countries have also risen, but Israelis make up the largest group.
Polish government and presidential candidate declare “zero tolerance” for immigrant criminals
They note that foreigners made up 5% of suspected criminals detained in Poland last year.
EU “will take into account” Poland’s support for Ukrainian refugees when implementing migration pact
Ursula von der Leyen praised Poland’s “extraordinary solidarity” with Ukraine and noted it is facing “weaponised migration” from Belarus.
Poland declares new holiday honouring WW2 underground resistance Home Army
The Home Army is believed by many historians to have been the largest underground force in German-occupied Europe.
Polish opposition report museum to prosecutors for selling “child porn” Gender Queer book
The museum denies claims that the book was for sale in its children’s section.
Polish city issues map of reported dog poisonings amid spate of pet deaths
City hall says that around a dozen dogs have died so far.
Large decline in children’s happiness in Poland over past five years, finds UNICEF report
Currently, 59% of children in Poland report feeling happy, down from 75% in 2019.
Poland launches EU-funded subsidies for buying electric cars
The scheme offers up to 40,000 zloty (roughly €9,500) per vehicle.
Polish government ministers clash over cuts to social housing budget
The development minister notes that money had to be redirected to help victims of last year’s devastating floods, including repairing their homes.
