Andrzej Duda made his decision to “protect the health of children”.
Society
Majority of Poles – even non-churchgoers – take part in Easter traditions, finds poll
State research agency CBOS found that 86% of Poles take part in the tradition of blessing a basket of food in church on Holy Saturday.
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Farmers, taxi drivers and miners show support for abortion protests in Poland
Tens of thousands have joined the demonstrations.
Poland’s abortion protests in pictures
Luca Aliano
A court ruling that introduces a near total ban on abortion has sparked protests across the country.
Police clash with anti-lockdown protesters in Warsaw on first day of new restrictions
Thousands, including leading far-right figures, attended the march.
Poland, Saudi Arabia and 29 others join US-led anti-abortion declaration on women’s rights
“There is no international right to abortion,” say the signatories.
Constitutional court ends almost all legal abortion in Poland
Abortion due to birth defects – which make up 98% of legal abortions – are unconstitutional, the tribunal rules.
Education minister pledges to fight “totalitarian dictatorship of left-liberal views” in Poland
“What is lacking today is academic freedom,” says the newly appointed minister.
Concerns in Poland ahead of All Saints’ Day, when millions traditionally visit cemeteries
Normally, millions of Poles visit cemeteries around the holiday.
Standoff between authorities and anarchists occupying “Pandemic” squat in Polish city
Anarchists occupied the empty building in protest against a lack of housing, but the authorities say it is in a dangerous state of disrepair.
Gym declares itself a church to avoid closure under Poland’s coronavirus restrictions
It will also function as a shop allowing customers to “test” sports equipment for a fee.
Polish farmers back EU ban on vegetarian “burger” and “sausage” labelling
“The fate of our common heritage is at stake,” say farmers ahead of a European Parliament vote.
Warsaw tram driver attacked after asking passengers to wear masks, leaving her with broken leg
Police have detained the suspect
Communist-era skyscraper completed in Kraków after 45 years
The building, long nicknamed “Skeletor”, is now the city’s tallest by roof height.
