The tax brings in around 5 million zloty (€1.2 million) to Zakopane’s budget every year.
Society
Videos of mass Muslim prayers in Poland stir controversy
Right-wing opposition politicians accused the government of allowing mass immigration.
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Polish government presents bill introducing same-sex partnerships
Most members of the ruling coalition support the measure but may not be able to secure a parliamentary majority.
Extreme poverty rate rises to 6.6% in Poland, highest level in a decade
Around 2.5 million people lived in extreme poverty in Poland in 2023, up 47% on the previous year.
New UK exhibition of Polish-Romani artist presents vivid snapshots of Roma life
Maja Lorkowska-Callaghan
Małgorzata Mirga-Tas’s textile collages depict the life, history and customs of Roma communities.
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A stormy start to a much-needed debate on migration in Poland [Opinion]
Daniel Tilles
Poland is already a country of mass immigration, but politicians have been reluctant to acknowledge it.
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.
Majority of Poles support reducing Catholic catechism teaching in schools
But half of people still want religion classes to take place in public schools.
Polish health authorities warn against mushroom-picking in flood-hit areas
Mushrooms in those areas could have absorbed pollutants carried by the flood waters.
Poland releases additional funds for asylum seeker support after surge in numbers
Over 6,000 asylum seekers are receiving social assistance in Poland, up from an average of 3,900 last year.
Far fewer Ukrainian refugee children started school in Poland than expected after benefits change
Only 20,000 new Ukrainian children signed up, compared to estimates of up to 80,000.
Poland records EU’s highest house price growth for third consecutive quarter
Housing prices rose by 17.7% year-on-year in Poland in the second quarter of this year compared to an EU average of 2.9%.
Recruitment for “Ukrainian Legion” begins in Poland
Ukrainians living abroad will be trained and equipped by Poland then sent to help defend their homeland.
School religion classes should be compulsory for all students, says Polish cardinal
“Without knowledge of Christianity, it will be difficult for young people to understand the modern world.”
