There were over over 6,000 pushbacks at Poland’s border with Belarus between July 2023 and January 2024.
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Poland to cull thousands of boars over ASF virus fears
But some experts say that culling does not work and other measures are needed.
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Poles flock to allotments during pandemic, sending prices rocketing
Paulina Olszanka and Agnieszka Witkowicz-Matolicz
Poles have gone back to their roots in search of a tiny allotment to call their own.
Record number of Poles register to vote abroad, but face difficulties during pandemic
In six countries Poles will not be able to vote at all due to local restrictions.
Health ministry calls on shops to turn away “selfish” customers not wearing masks
Łukasz Szumowski reminded the public that face-covering rules are still in place.
Planned new database of attempted suicides raises privacy concerns in Poland
Plans for a national register of people who have attempted suicide could “violate fundamental rights”.
Poland’s anti-LGBT campaign explained: 10 questions and answers
Daniel Tilles
Why has this issue suddenly reappeared and how will it impact the election?
As Poland faces another drought, its energy sector is better prepared to avoid outages
Karolina Baca-Pogrzelska
Poland is in a much stronger position than five years ago.
Polish town mortgages 12th-century castle to pay for new sewage system
With budgets restricted during the pandemic, authorities in Wleń have put up Lenno Castle, built in 1160, as collateral.
Polish city helps migrant workers left jobless, homeless and stranded by employer during crisis
A number of local communities have sought to help migrant workers hit by the crisis.
Czy “Murzyn” obraża? Zapytaliśmy czarnoskórych Polaków, językoznawców, historyka i aktywistkę
Agnieszka Wądołowska
“Stop calling me Murzyn” – te słowa wywołały debatę nad językiem.
“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.
