Alex Webber
Activists warn that the city wants to squeeze out residents and gentrify the area.
Society
Number of Poles who read at least one book a year highest since 2010 but still a minority
The most popular writer in Poland for the fifth year running was crime and thriller writer Remigiusz Mróz.
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Left-wing MPs call for removal of Christian cross from Polish parliament
The suggestion has met with an angry response from the conservative ruling party, with one MP saying it will happen “over my dead body”.
Teen’s viral rap song stirs debate about sex, drugs and privilege in Poland
The song, “Patointeligencja”, has stirred debate about social problems and privilege in Poland, while also getting dragged into political disputes.
PM announces three new road rules to reduce some of the “highest death rates in Europe”
PM Mateusz Morawiecki says the government will introduce three further changes in an attempt to improve road safety.
PM promises measures to protect children from online porn
Mateusz Morawiecki says that he will meet the Family Advisory Board to discuss the issue of children’s access to pornography.
Poland among leaders in index of English proficiency
Poland received the top grade of “very high proficiency” in EF Education First’s annual English Proficiency Index.
“Abortion Without Borders” initiative to help Polish women obtain terminations abroad
A group of six Polish and international organisations will provide financial and organisational support for women seeking abortions.
More questions over spending by state-funded body tasked with promoting Poland
The Polish National Foundation faces further questions over money spent with an American communications firm.
Ukrainian Muslim convert detained for planned terror attack in Poland
Maksym S., a Ukrainian convert to Islam, is accused of planning to use a car bomb to attack a shopping centre.
Government encourages shoppers to show “economic patriotism” by buying Polish products
The “Choose 590 – Saturday for Poland” campaign promoting consumer patriotism is backed by the government.
Former speaker of the Senate accused of illegal earnings while in office
Stanisław Karczewski continued to earn money working as a doctor while on unpaid leave, though denies any wrongdoing.
German supermarket chain apologises for segregated Polish checkout
Polish customers had complained for months about discrimination by Edeka, leading to intervention from the embassy in Berlin.
Principal fired for organising surprise terror drill in primary school that left pupils “terrified”
Students, parents and teachers were not warned of the drill, which involved “armed” men in balaclavas storming the school and taking hostages.
