The scheme offers individuals a series of medical tests and a doctor’s consultation leading to a personalised health plan.
Society
Polish president vetoes government’s reduction in health contributions by business owners
The ruling coalition has criticised the decision and argued it emphasises the importance of electing a more government-friendly president.
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Polish town votes to remain “free from LGBT ideology” and to consider 5G ban
Kraśnik could potentially lose millions of euros of European grants.
Polish state TV signs agreement with Catholic church to broadcast daily mass
The episcopate has previously criticised TVP for retracting some of its Catholic programming.
Poland has among biggest increases in public acceptance of migrants, finds international poll
Poland has experienced an unprecedented wave of immigration in recent years.
Polish state TV council opposes screening Junior Eurovision for “objectifying children”
Poland will host the contest in November after back-to-back wins.
Poland given low ranking for child wellbeing in UNICEF report
Polish teens have the worst body image and one of the highest suicide rates among the countries surveyed.
Polish court rejects extradition of asylum-seeking family to “barbaric” Netherlands
The ruling is evidence that “the Dutch judiciary is politicised and not independent”, claims Poland’s deputy justice minister.
Polish agriculture threatened by “ideologies that dehumanise man” and prioritise animals, says minister
Ardanowski warned of “ideologies that say milk is the effect of cows being raped…and humans steal honey from bees”.
Polish bishops call for withdrawal from European convention on violence against women
The call follows a move by the justice minister to withdraw Poland from the Istanbul Convention.
Hunting association launches “My First Hunt” children’s story contest to lobby against ban on minors
The Polish Hunting Association encourages children in particular to submit stories.
Kraków forms partnership with Airbnb to encourage responsible tourism
It is the first such agreement in Central and Eastern Europe.
Kraków’s post-industrial nightlife and culture hub forced to close as developers move in
Marcin Makowski
Filling the gap this unique space leaves behind will be a major challenge for the city.
Polish court rules 14-year-old girl was not raped “because she did not scream”
Critics say the ruling is illustrative of wider failings in how rape is defined and dealt with in Poland’s justice system.
