The scheme would allow retirees to partially collect both their own and their late spouse’s pension instead of having to choose just one.
Society
Cold winter weather could cause new wave of Ukrainian refugees, says Poland
Ukraine is struggling with growing damage to its energy infrastructure caused by Russian attacks.
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Poland has 13% fewer farms than a decade ago but their average size is growing
Agriculture in Poland is become more concentrated and specialised.
Labour costs three times lower in Poland than eurozone average and gap widening
The gap between wages in Poland and the eurozone continues to grow.
Jewish museum condemns Catholic university for not disciplining professor over ritual murder claims
“Blood libel” claims are a longstanding antisemitic canard.
Poland introduces tougher fines for owners who fail to clean up after dogs
There will also be higher punishments for letting dogs off the leash in public and failing to muzzle them in public transport.
LGBT “ideology weakens the west and terrorises people”, warns Polish leader Kaczyński
He also revealed that further judicial reforms are being prepared.
German minority in Poland oppose monument to Poles who died in separatist Silesian uprising
They want both sides in the conflict to be commemorated.
Census will bring Poland demographic clarity amid falling births and rising immigration
Tim Judah
It will show to what extent Poland is becoming like a rich western country.
Animal rights are “ideology” that “does not exist” and should not be taught in schools, says minister
He ensured that textbooks would be checked to ensure they are free from “ideological content”.
Volunteers and police help mating toads cross the road in Polish city
Common toads are waking from their winter sleep and setting off towards ponds.
“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”.
