The event faced hostility from the former PiS government, which was removed from power at the end of last year.
Society
Polish government cuts subsidies for milk bar cafeterias
Milk bars offered affordable food and were once widespread in Poland but have struggled in recent years.
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Doubts over Polish courts’ independence are undermining European Arrest Warrant system
Małgorzata Szuleka
The government’s actions have caused a legal storm throughout the EU.
Majority of Poles support abortion protests and popularity of ruling party has dropped, polls show
A large majority are opposed to the constitutional court’s anti-abortion ruling.
The symbols of Poland’s abortion protests explained
Agnieszka Wądołowska
Including lightning bolts, umbrellas and the cryptic ***** ***.
Polish businesses declare support for abortion protests, prompting boycotts from some customers
Firms are allowing staff to join a general strike and are supporting women’s organisations.
President proposes new “compromise” abortion law to resolve crisis in Poland
Andrzej Duda says his proposal would implement the court ruling but maintain the essence of the current law.
Communist security service files intercepted at Warsaw airport after being posted to US
Thousands of pages of documents were discovered.
Polish prosecutors seek charges against organisers of abortion protests for endangering public
Education minister also threatens to cut funding for universities supporting protests.
Poland ranks 28th in European purchasing power index
Poles’ purchasing power is around half the European average.
Polish cities offer support to businesses and seniors amid tightened restrictions
Some local authorities are offering exemptions and helplines.
Abortion protests aim “to destroy Poland and end the history of the Polish nation”, says Kaczyński
The ruling party leader also called on followers to defend churches.
Abortion protesters clash with nationalists protecting churches in Poland
“If necessary, we will crush them to dust and destroy this revolution,” says a far-right leader.
Kraków hotel offers rooms to the homeless over winter as pandemic leaves it empty
“We need to help each other in these difficult times,” says the owner.
