The vast majority of those foreign mothers, over 81%, are from Ukraine.
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Polish court rejects claim against police who made woman strip after taking abortion pills
The judge argued that the woman had “an interest in portraying herself as a victim” to gain compensation and media attention.
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Polish music stars raise 4 million zloty for fight against coronavirus in online Concert for Heroes
The WOŚP charity has also raised over 6 million zloty so far.
Shops appeal for changes to coronavirus restrictions while exemption for hunters stirs controversy
Hunting is exempted from the restrictions, and a decision on religious services is expected next week.
Majowe wybory “nielegalne, nierówne”: wywiad z Małgorzatą Gersdorf na koniec kadencji
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“The courts are destroyed for at least 20 years”: Poland’s Supreme Court chief looks back on her term
Maria Wilczek
In an exclusive interview, Poland’s top justice Małgorzata Gersdorf discusses how Poland’s courts can be fixed.
Elections in May “illegal and unfair”: interview with Poland’s chief justice as her term ends
“I wasn’t prepared for a battle,” says the outgoing chief justice.
Medics make up one sixth of coronavirus infections in Poland as hospitals struggle with pandemic
A number of hospitals have become hot spots for coronavirus infections.
Pandemic forces international students in Poland to make tough decisions
Percy Metcalfe
Whether to stay or go home is one of many questions faced by the international academic community.
President denies breaking rules on public gatherings by praying against coronavirus at shrine
At least ten people were in the chapel, but religious services are currently limited to five attendees.
Growing majority see Polish judicial reforms as “unacceptable attempt to violate rule of law”
A new poll echoes previous ones showing PiS’s judicial reforms having more opponents than supporters.
Polish couple use 3D printers to produce protective masks for medical personnel
Łukasz and Justyna Więcek aim to 3D-print 1,200 protective visors, supplying hospitals in the entire region.
After priest convicted for raping minor, response of archbishop questioned
The accused priest was moved from parish to parish by the Archbishop of Gdańsk without explanation.
Quarantined Poles can confirm their location with selfies using new government app
The new app aims to check people’s whereabouts and to ensure better care.
