State research agency CBOS found that 86% of Poles take part in the tradition of blessing a basket of food in church on Holy Saturday.
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Polish bank explains exemption from fees for Ukrainian accounts following criticism
The bank says its hands are tied by Polish and EU rules regarding the type of account offered to Ukrainian refugees.
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Warsaw spends €350,000 a year feeding its free-roaming cats
Last year, Warsaw’s nearly 30,000 free-roaming cats received over 235 tonnes of food from the city.
Polish scientists show existence of “smog allergy” in first study of its kind
Poland suffers the EU’s worst air pollution
Court orders Polish state TV to apologise over “racist” immigrant material
TVP must also make a donation to an immigrant support centre.
Poland’s Catholic church accused of failing to take action against paedophile priest for 25 years
Despite learning of abuse accusations in the mid-1990s, the church allowed the priest to continue working in education.
Metal musician Nergal convicted in Poland for “offending religious feelings” but contests ruling
The case is the latest in a series of prosecutions against the Behemoth frontman.
Pandemic saw crime fall overall in Poland in 2020 but murders rose sharply
Almost a quarter more murders took place than in 2019.
Poles – once the world’s heaviest smokers – continue to kick the habit
Poles topped the WHO’s cigarette consumption league table in 1992.
EU award for Polish teen behind fake online shop helping domestic abuse victims in lockdown
By placing an “order”, victims can notify the police without alerting their abuser.
Hundreds of police interventions as crowds flock to Poland’s winter capital after restrictions eased
An estimated 20,000 tourists descended on Zakopane.
Under 6% of train stations in Poland are fully adapted for disabled users
The infrastructure ministry says work is ongoing to make public transport more accessible.
Israel protests appointment of former far-right activist to head Polish state history body
The IPN defended its appointee, saying he has “apologised” for his “mistakes”.
“This is now the frontline of defending Polish democracy”: five expert views on Poland media protest
Agnieszka Wądołowska
Responses to Poland’s media blackout.
