Torrential rain has seen the south of Poland devastated by floods, with at least two deaths reported so far.
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Floods claim first life in Poland as PM warns residents to obey evacuation orders
Southern parts of the country have been overwhelmed by torrential rain.
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Extreme poverty in Poland fell by over a fifth in 2019
The drop in extreme poverty has been most felt in rural areas – from 9.4% to 7.5%.
Poland reopens flights to UK, Ukraine and Canada, but Sweden and Portugal remain suspended
Other countries on the new list include Japan, South Korea, Montenegro, Georgia and Albania.
Warsaw hit by floods as government blames absent opposition mayor
Other parts of the country have also been hit by heavy rains.
Pope orders Polish bishop accused of covering up sex abuse to be relieved of duty
The Bishop of Kalisz, Edward Janiak, is being investigated by the Vatican.
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?
