Over 6,000 asylum seekers are receiving social assistance in Poland, up from an average of 3,900 last year.
Society
Far fewer Ukrainian refugee children started school in Poland than expected after benefits change
Only 20,000 new Ukrainian children signed up, compared to estimates of up to 80,000.
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Warsaw announces 56m zloty for “pre-design” of fourth metro line ahead of local elections
One of the mayor’s rivals accused him of digging up long-forgotten investment plans ahead of the elections.
Drink drivers to have cars confiscated in Poland as new law enters force
The first drink driver eligible for confiscation under the new law was caught just two hours after it came into force.
Polish bishops choose new leader amid crisis for Catholic church in Poland
Tadeusz Wojda, the archbishop of Gdańsk, has been elected as the new president of the Polish Episcopal Conference.
Warsaw to spend €27 million on emergency preparedness, including shelters
We do not assume any very bad scenario [will happen]. But we must be prepared for every eventuality.”
Polish government ends 0% VAT on food after two years
Poland's government has announced that it will end the 0% VAT rate on food that was introduced two years ago to help soften the blow of soaring inflation. The finance ministry argues that the recent slowing of price rises renders the measure no longer necessary....
Poland’s longest tunnel to slash train journey times from Kraków
Journey times will be reduce by as much as two thirds.
Vatican announces resignation of Polish bishop due to “negligence in handling sexual abuse”
A leading Catholic commentator has criticised the church for allowing the bishop to go into retirement rather than facing real punishment.
Poland sets up search-and-rescue teams to help migrants crossing Belarus border
The move is part of a more humanitarian approach to the migration crisis promised by the new government.
Silent march in Warsaw for woman who died after being raped in street
The case has prompted shock and anger, including over the fact that people witnessed the attack but failed to intervene.
Polish city’s offer of cheap rent in return for renovating apartment leads to overnight queue
The popularity of the scheme highlights the difficulties many Poles face in finding housing.
How much grain is Poland importing from Ukraine and Russia?
Alicja Ptak
Imports from Russia doubled in 2023 while those from Ukraine halved. But the former are still a small fraction of the latter.
Famous fast food stand to disappear from in front of Warsaw landmark after 30 years
Locals have rallied in support of Bar Lussi.
