Housing prices rose by 17.7% year-on-year in Poland in the second quarter of this year compared to an EU average of 2.9%.
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Recruitment for “Ukrainian Legion” begins in Poland
Ukrainians living abroad will be trained and equipped by Poland then sent to help defend their homeland.
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Iconic Kraków milk bar closes
The milk bar, Żak, had been providing cheap, hearty, freshly made meals to locals for decades.
Court to re-examine case of rescue dog adopted as organ donor
“The verdict will determine whether homeless animals will be a source of spare parts for other animals.”
Poland one of only two EU countries with positive consumer confidence
Poland has also seen the bloc’s largest rise in consumer confidence over the last year.
Value of new mortgages in Poland passed 10 billion zloty for the first time in January
The figure was five times larger than in the same month a year earlier.
Thousands of farmers protest in Warsaw against EU climate policies and Ukrainian imports
It was the largest demonstration so far during ongoing protests by farmers in Poland.
Polish farmers begin blockade of Slovak border to stop Ukrainian grain imports
The opposition PiS party has called on the government to introduce an immediate embargo on Ukrainian goods.
Ukraine condemns dumping of grain transiting through Poland
Around 160 tonnes of corn was destroyed, says Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Oleksandr Kubrakov.
Center-right group in Polish ruling coalition submits “compromise” abortion bill to return to pre-2021 law
The group wants to return to the rules from before the controversial constitutional court decision.
Man caught leading stolen horse up staircase of apartment block in Poland
The horse was returned to its owner and the thief may now face up to 5 years in prison.
Polish parliament approves prescription-free access to morning-after pill
However, to become law the bill must be signed by President Andrzej Duda.
Polish government approves changes to remove political influence over judicial council
Some of the changes, such as taking away the right of citizens to nominate candidates, have been heavily criticised.
Police interventions fall by half after Polish city bans alcohol sales at night
The ban resulted in a decreased number of police interventions and intoxicated people referred to care centres, informed the city hall.