The move is part of a more humanitarian approach to the migration crisis promised by the new government.
Society
Silent march in Warsaw for woman who died after being raped in street
The case has prompted shock and anger, including over the fact that people witnessed the attack but failed to intervene.
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“We could go to prison for an abortion”: Poland’s abortion ruling hits women and doctors
Anna Gmiterek-Zabłocka
Almost all legal abortion in Poland has now ended.
Polish bishops say churches must remain open for Easter despite record Covid infections
Some opposition figures have criticised the decision not to introduce tougher restrictions.
Vatican punishes Polish bishops over “negligent” response to child sex abuse
They showed “negligence in cases of sexual abuse committed by clergy against minors”.
“Wars welcomes you”: the 70-year-old Polish dining cars that have become an institution
Juliette Bretan
Wars bars have generated a large following among train buffs.
Polish city becomes latest to subsidise IVF for residents after government withdraws funding
The scheme is expected to deliver 150 children in the city each year.
Actors accuse world-famous Polish film school of abuse culture
The school has apologised and promised to take action against the perpetrators.
Poland and EU condemn arrest of Polish leaders in Belarus as Warsaw threatens sanctions
They are accused of inciting hatred and rehabilitating Nazism.
Animal shelter in Poland offers “window of life” to leave unwanted small pets
Owners can hand over the animals anonymously and safely with “no questions asked”.
Polish town commemorates lost Jews with new memorial
Jews made up half the population before being wiped out in the Holocaust.
Police intervene as Polish football fans gather outside stadiums despite Covid restrictions
Police made several arrests at a gathering of Wisła Kraków fans.
Polish prime minister intervenes to get Poland’s star strikers exempted from quarantine
Robert Lewandowski and Krzysztof Piątek can play against England.
Polish cities name public spaces after women amid abortion protests
Kraków has named the space in front of the ruling party’s local headquarters as “Women’s Rights Square”.
