Nawrocki has vetoed as many bills in his first month as his predecessor did in the almost 20 months he cohabited with the government.
Society
Record number of foreigners granted Polish citizenship in 2024
Ukrainians accounted for just over half of recipients.
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Polish retail chain introduces “quiet hours” for people with autism
Many autistic people find the sensory experience of shopping difficult, so Empik will turn off music and announcements.
Poles are second most “patriotic shoppers” among big EU economies
The Buy Locally Index looks at imports as a share of consumption, but also accounts for how easy it is to buy local products.
Poland’s first “happy to chat” bench opens to tackle loneliness after pandemic
Strangers are encouraged to talk with one another, helping to “build a sense of community”.
Polish region withdraws anti-LGBT resolution amid EU funding threat
The province replaced it with a declaration pledging to “oppose all forms of discrimination”.
Restaurant becomes first in Poland to require diners be vaccinated
Diners will have to show a certificate proving vaccination, recovery from COVID-19, or a recent negative test.
Poland needs to change its laws – and attitudes – towards begging
Andrzej Ciepły
Communist-era legislation on begging is outdated, but myths around poverty also need to be challenged.
The crisis on the Polish-Belarusian border explained
Aleksandra Pulchny
An expert explains the humanitarian and legal situation amid a surge in crossings at the border.
Beekeeper arrested for poisoning almost half a million of rival’s bees in Poland
He could face up to five years in jail for criminal damage.
Four dead bodies found near border in Poland amid record number of illegal crossings from Belarus
Poland accuses Belarus of deliberately facilitating the crossings.
Number of immigrant workers in Poland grows 35% in a year
The number of foreign students at Polish universities has also reached a record high.
Unused prepaid phone credit to be returned to consumers under Polish government plan
“This is the most pro-consumer law in the history of the telecommunications market in Poland,” said a deputy minister.
“All people, regardless of sexual orientation, enjoy legal protection in Poland,” government tells EU
Poland’s government has responded to the European Commission “putting on hold” funds for regions that adopted anti-LGBT resolutions.
