The move is part of a more humanitarian approach to the migration crisis promised by the new government.
Society
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.
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Poland planning to reopen schools in September if epidemic does not worsen
Teaching is expected to return to normal, with some complementary remote work.
Poland’s Solidarity trade union endorses “worker-friendly president” Duda for reelection
The head of the union warns that the main opposition candidate is a “hardened liberal” who would roll back workers’ rights.
Under half of Poles say homosexuality should be accepted but figure rising, finds international study
The number who say homosexuality is acceptable now outnumber those say it is not.
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.
