Olivier Sorgho
Locals claim insurers are not paying out and the government has not done enough to help.
Society
Town breaks record for biggest Polish coat of arms on Constitution Day
The 1,200 square metre national symbol was unfurled on the beach in Międzyzdroje.
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Most Poles opposed to accepting refugees and half want border wall: poll
The findings come amid a recent rise in the number of people seeking to cross the border from Belarus into Poland.
European court calls on Poland to provide relief to Afghans camped on Belarus border
The group is reportedly seeking asylum in Poland.
Polish national park warns about giant cannibal alien slugs
Limax maximus, whose name means “biggest slug”, is an alien and dangerous species, warns Tatra National Park.
UN refugee agency calls on Poland to admit asylum seekers on border with Belarus
But Warsaw says they are “economic migrants” and the responsibility of Minsk.
Poland seeks family of 13-year-old Afghan saved by Polish soldiers
The prime minister’s chief of staff has appealed for help.
World’s oldest balloon race returns to Poland after 85 years
Fifteen teams are competing to fly the further possible distance.
Polish church criticises government’s proposed tax increase for priests
The head of the episcopate says the plans were not consulted with the church.
Polish church condemns “un-Christian fear” of refugees and calls for “hospitality”
The episcopate has issued a statement in response to the recent surge in people seeking to cross from Belarus.
The Polish opening: does Chess World Cup success augur a new golden age for Poland?
Mateusz Bartel
Jan-Krzysztof Duda’s recent triumph, as well as government support, have boosted the sport.
Afghan migrants camp on Polish-Belarusian border amid political standoff
Dozens of Afghans remain stuck on the Poland-Belarus border amid a standoff.
Polish government announces new child benefits for families to “create the future of our nation”
Families will receive 12,000 zloty (€2,630) for each child after their firstborn that is aged between 12 and 36 months.
Poland sends planes to Kabul amid talks with US over taking in Afghan refugees
The priority is evacuating Polish citizens and Afghans who have worked with Poland, says the government.
