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Plans for new Muslim prayer centre in Polish city stir controversy
The group behind the plans say they will meet the needs of Kraków’s growing Muslim community.
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Polish parliament votes to ban keeping dogs on leash at home
The new measures also specify a minimum size for kennels that dogs can be kept in.
Left calls for law guaranteeing free tap water in restaurants in Poland
“Water is a right, not a commodity,” says the group.
Polish MP aboard Gaza aid flotilla hit by alleged drone attack
Franciszek Sterczewski called on his country’s government to condemn the attack and to help protect the flotilla.
Polish opposition calls for Antifa to be designated terrorist organisation
They also called for a new law protecting the rights of Christians, who “are today the most persecuted social group”.
Kraków unveils planned route of Poland’s second ever metro system
The system will consist of two lines stretching over 29 kilometres in total and passing through 29 stations.
Citizens’ budgets are quietly transforming Poland’s cities, towns and villages – and leading the way in Europe
Callum MacRae
Poland operates over 50% of Europe’s participatory budgeting schemes.
Resolution declaring Jesus king of Polish district annulled
The government-appointed provincial governor determined that local authorities do not have the legal authority to name Christ as their monarch.
Polish Left proposes nationwide ban on nighttime alcohol sales in shops
All forms of alcohol advertising would also be prohibited.
Polish president opts son out of new health education classes, saying they “smuggle ideology into schools”
The education minister criticised Karol Nawrocki’s decision, saying it will be “to the detriment” of his son.
Polish property firm to reward customers who conceive babies in its hotels and apartments
The company says it wants to raise awareness of and help tackle Poland’s demographic crisis.
Kraków again named Europe’s best city break destination
Kraków was rated more highly for food and drink than both Paris and Rome.
Polish parliament passes bill extending Ukrainian refugee support but linking benefits to employment
The bill now passes to opposition-aligned President Karol Nawrocki, who vetoed an earlier version because it did not include such conditionality.
