Only 20 of the 123 dogs temporarily adopted three weeks ago have been returned, despite temperatures returning to normal levels.
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Polish government approves bill restoring prescription-free access to morning-after pill
The former conservative government made emergency contraceptives available by prescription only in 2017.
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Toilet-sharing “app” AirPnP highlights lack of public bathrooms in Warsaw
The group behind the venture also want to draw attention to the downsides of the “sharing economy”.
Polish bishop let priest accused of sex abuse keep teaching children – Vatican orders investigation
The priest remained in his role for eight years after accusations were made, only losing it after media covered the case.
Uptake of Covid contact tracing app under 2% in Poland, among the lowest rates in Europe
The app has raised concerns over privacy.
Secret filming on Polish fur farm reveals alleged abuse as ruling party proposes ban on industry
Poland is the third-largest producer of animal fur in the world, but the industry has long faced accusations of mistreatment.
Wolves return to forests around Warsaw 50 years after being culled to near extinction
A pack of wolves has settled in a national park just 20 kilometres from the centre of Warsaw.
A lake is disappearing in Poland – and no one is quite sure why
Experts are struggling to explain the rapid changes.
Russians, Poles and Hungarians least likely to take Covid vaccine, finds global survey
Only around half of Poles say they would use a vaccine if one became available.
First Polish-German LGBT parade takes place across bridge between border towns
Słubice and Frankfurt (Oder) hosted the event.
“Poland lies nowhere, it is a universal idea”: Maria Janion, uncanny Slavdom and Polish identity
Daria Chibner
“Geographically, we will always be fighting a losing battle.”
Warsaw University becomes first in Poland to adopt Gender Equality Plan
It aims to increase awareness of equality issues, support women in their academic careers, and improve the gender balance in various disciplines.
Polish and Czech border towns join forces to revitalise old tram route
Trams last ran through Cieszyn and Český Těšín a century ago.
Poland introduces new quarantine rules, shortening period from 14 to 10 days
The health minister has replaced what some doctors complained was an “obsolete” system.
