Daniel Tilles
Poland is already a country of mass immigration, but politicians have been reluctant to acknowledge it.
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Society
Poland to establish EU-funded “foreigner integration centres” to serve growing number of migrants
The “one-stop shops” will provide immigrants with courses in the Polish language and in adaptation, psychological care, and legal assistance.
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Tens of thousands march against abortion in Warsaw
Two days earlier, parliament gave initial approval to legislation that would soften Poland’s strict abortion laws.
Church criticises Polish government for removing Catholic catechism from school grade average
It is “unfair towards students attending religious classes”, says the Catholic church.
Warsaw’s biggest church closes for filming of Apple TV+ sci-fi show Foundation
The church says the money made from renting out the building will help fund modernisation of its energy system.
Poland to require ridesharing drivers to have Polish driver’s licence
Uber has warned that the change will lead to longer waiting times and higher prices.
The struggle to save Warsaw’s enclave of wooden Finnish houses
Alex Webber
Activists warn that the city wants to squeeze out residents and gentrify the area.
Number of Poles who read at least one book a year highest since 2010 but still a minority
The most popular writer in Poland for the fifth year running was crime and thriller writer Remigiusz Mróz.
Attending school to be mandatory for Ukrainian refugee children in Poland from September
It is estimated that there are at least tens of thousands of Ukrainian children in Poland who do not attend local schools.
Polish bishop to face trial for allegedly failing to inform authorities of child sex abuse by priests
It is believed to be the first time prosecutors in Poland have indicted a bishop over alleged failings in dealing with sex abuse.
Poland condemns “outrageous” remarks by Israeli ambassador on Gaza aid worker deaths
President Duda declared the ambassador to be “the biggest problem” in Polish-Israeli relations while Prime Minister Tusk called on him to apologise.
Tusk announces expansion of previous government’s child-benefit payments
The prime minister also says that previously promised childcare allowances to help mothers return to work are almost ready.
Poland biggest beneficiary of EU membership among eastern member states, finds study
Since joining the EU in 2004, Poland’s economy has grown the third fastest among all 27 countries in the union.
Warsaw demands explanation from Israel for strike that killed Polish aid worker and others in Gaza
Israel has expressed “sincere sorrow” over the deaths and pledged to carry out a “thorough and transparent” investigation.
