We do not assume any very bad scenario [will happen]. But we must be prepared for every eventuality.”

We do not assume any very bad scenario [will happen]. But we must be prepared for every eventuality.”
Poland's government has announced that it will end the 0% VAT rate on food that was introduced two years ago to help soften the blow of soaring inflation. The finance ministry argues that the recent slowing of price rises renders the measure no longer necessary....
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Poland issued almost 725,000 first residence permits to non-EU citizens.
Poles spent a record 39 billion zloty on alcohol in the past year, with a trend towards more expensive spirits.
Weronika Strzyżyńska
The Institute of National Remembrance aims to reach young Poles and an international audience.
Women’s Strike says the decision is an attempt to “repress” them.
Mikołaj Pawlak points to data showing the the extent of mental health problems and deficiencies in treatment
This “does not reflect our values”, says the French supermarket giant.
Church attendance is also restricted.
The current law defines an act as rape only if there is force, unlawful threats or deception
It causes around 50,000 premature deaths in the country annually, finds the European Environment Agency.
“Poland’s advancement is a great example of how gender-specific support mechanisms can quickly bring visible results.”
Her detention has been criticised by international rights groups, but police say that being a journalist does not give immunity.
Young people are “bombarded with consumerism channelled towards building a career” and need an “alternative”, says a minister.