From January to September 2023, Poland recorded 17,868 attempted or successful irregular crossings over its border with Belarus.
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Surge in crossings at Poland’s border with Russia ahead of Christmas, angering local Poles
While Russians with EU-registered cars can cross the border, Poles who have Russian-registered vehicles cannot due to EU sanctions.
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Sick leave due to mental health rises 50% in Poland amid pandemic
Prescriptions for anti-depressants have also increased.
Polish cities switch off lights in protest against government’s EU budget veto
“Without funds, we are left in the dark,” say the mayors.
Poland issues EU’s most residence permits to immigrants for third year running
Poland issued almost 725,000 first residence permits to non-EU citizens.
Poles drinking more gin, rum and non-alcoholic beer amid pandemic
Poles spent a record 39 billion zloty on alcohol in the past year, with a trend towards more expensive spirits.
“We had to rewrite history”: how Poland is using games to shape historical memory
Weronika Strzyżyńska
The Institute of National Remembrance aims to reach young Poles and an international audience.
Prosecutors investigate abortion protest leaders for insulting Catholics and endangering health
Women’s Strike says the decision is an attempt to “repress” them.
Young Poles urgently need improved mental health care, warns children’s rights commissioner
Mikołaj Pawlak points to data showing the the extent of mental health problems and deficiencies in treatment
French supermarket pulls advertising from Polish state TV over anti-LGBT content
This “does not reflect our values”, says the French supermarket giant.
Christmas gatherings in Poland limited to five guests from outside home
Church attendance is also restricted.
Polish opposition party wants lack of consent added to legal definition of rape
The current law defines an act as rape only if there is force, unlawful threats or deception
Poland has EU’s worst air pollution, shows new report
It causes around 50,000 premature deaths in the country annually, finds the European Environment Agency.
Poland ranked as best country in EU and fifth in world for female entrepreneurs
“Poland’s advancement is a great example of how gender-specific support mechanisms can quickly bring visible results.”
