Marek Szymaniak
Once thriving centres of local industry, they became overlooked victims of the rapid changes since 1989.
Society
Polish city records world’s second-highest air pollution as winter smog sets in
Kraków air has improved in recent years, but it still regularly records some of the worst pollution in the world.
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“Stop calling me Murzyn”: Black Lives Matter sparks linguistic debate in Poland
Agnieszka Wądołowska
We present seven views from experts, commentators and members of the black community.
Poland rejects “cultural experiment of relocating illegal immigrants” ahead of EU migration pact
Seven EU member states say they wikk not accept compulsory relocation of migrants within the EU.
Court orders Polish state broadcaster TVP to take down online anti-LGBT film
The half-hour documentary “Invasion” violated personal rights, said the court.
Parliament approves president’s “solidarity payments” for those who lost jobs during crisis
People put out of work during the pandemic can receive three monthly supplements.
President grants pardon from defamation conviction to activist fighting Warsaw property corruption
The decision has sparked debate.
Two million foreigners live in Poland, making up 5% of population, finds government study
Following unprecedented recent immigration, GUS has compiled its most comprehensive ever study.
Electric school buses in rural areas get 60 million zloty boost, as Poland continues e-mobility drive
The government hopes to improve transport links, reduce emissions and boost domestic manufacturers.
European Commission intervenes on “LGBT ideology free zones” in Poland
The Commission has requested an explanation from the heads of five provinces.
US ambassador to Poland apologises for “misunderstanding” over tributes to George Floyd
Yesterday police sent away people paying tribute to George Floyd.
Poland’s 600-year-old Muslim community launches website to educate on Islam and challenge stereotypes
“There is a great need to provide reliable information about the religion.”
Historie jak drzazgi. Konfrontacja z dziedzictwem pogromów w Polsce
Agnieszka Wądołowska
Splintered histories: confronting the legacy of wartime pogroms in rural Poland
Agnieszka Wądołowska
A family secret led an author to explore a painful issue.
