The practice was started in 2006 by the late President Lech Kaczyński and has continued since.
Society
Split in Polish government over new health education subject in schools
Conservative groups have protested against the new subject, which they say is a way to smuggle “corrupting” sex education into schools.
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Polish farmers back EU ban on vegetarian “burger” and “sausage” labelling
“The fate of our common heritage is at stake,” say farmers ahead of a European Parliament vote.
Warsaw tram driver attacked after asking passengers to wear masks, leaving her with broken leg
Police have detained the suspect
Communist-era skyscraper completed in Kraków after 45 years
The building, long nicknamed “Skeletor”, is now the city’s tallest by roof height.
Bike use jumps in Poland amid pandemic as cities encourage cycling
Cycle traffic has risen over 60% on weekends in Kraków compared to last year.
Poland’s first foundation for women in armed forces aims to tackle sexual harassment
The founders – two former military officers – say the authorities currently seek to sweep complaints under the carpet.
Firm offers paid “pawternity leave” to staff in Poland who adopt a pet
“The pandemic made us feel that it is time to take a non-standard approach to meeting the needs of our team.”
Farmers block roads around Poland in protest at animal rights bill
Unions are promising further protests.
Trans woman wins landmark ruling in Poland against employer who made her wear male uniform
A security firm required a transgender woman to wear a male uniform.
Poland’s oldest university becomes first to allow transgender students to register preferred name
“To learn well, you have to feel safe,” says the Jagiellonian University.
Poles drank record amount of alcohol last year
The increase has been driven in particular by hard spirits, such as vodka, with experts warning of the dangers.
Poland’s war on trees
Wojciech Kość
Scientists warn that the mass removal of trees exacerbates climate change.
New “Uber law” requiring drivers to be licenced goes into force in Poland
The new law is a response to complaints from taxi drivers, and is likely to increase the costs of ride-hailing services.
