Poles traditionally celebrate Christmas on the evening of 24 December, but it is not a day off work.
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Polish cities encourage more environmentally friendly grave decorations ahead of All Saints’ Day
Millions of Poles will leave candles and other decorations at the graves of loved ones, creating huge amounts of waste.
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Divisions over LGBT rights at Catholic university reflect Poland’s culture wars
Anna Gmiterek-Zabłocka
A priest professor at the Catholic University of Lublin has stood in defence of an LGBT activist.
Double healthcare spending and create a secular state: abortion protest leaders unveil demands
Improvements to healthcare, respect for LGBT rights, creating a secular state and protecting the climate are among their postulates.
Where did it go wrong for Poland’s pandemic response?
Wojciech Kość
A mix of complacency, poor preparation and politics, say experts.
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.
