The bill would also criminalise propagating the ideology of historical Ukrainian nationalist leader Stepan Bandera.
Society
Polish church calls on parents not to send children to “corrupting” new health education classes
A deputy education minister, however, says that the church is spreading “fake news”.
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Warsaw to turn Russian “spy” building into housing for public servants
The complex, built by the Soviets in the 1970s, later became known as “Spyville” amid claims it was used by Russian intelligence after 1989.
Polish opposition PiS party tables bill tying child benefits for Ukrainians to employment
The move came after Rafał Trzaskowski, the presidential candidate from Poland’s main ruling group, said that such benefits “should go to those who contribute to our economy”.
AI-generated “challahorse” takes Polish internet by storm after some users think it is genuine
The horse-shaped bread has also been used as a warning of the dangers posed by AI-generated images.
Polish opposition presidential candidate would end tradition of lighting Hanukkah candles
The practice was started in 2006 by the late President Lech Kaczyński and has continued since.
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.
Poland identifies Russian group aiming to influence presidential election
The government will later this month present a plan for countering such efforts.
Polish government defends plans to allow internet content to be blocked without court approval
The conservative opposition have accused the government of wanting to introduce online censorship.
Speed skater who fled Russia and condemned invasion of Ukraine makes debut for Poland
Vladimir Semirunniy, a former junior world champion, left Russia for Poland in 2023.
Requirement for hunters to have regular health checks rejected after split in Poland’s ruling coalition
Hunters would have been required to undergo physical and mental health checks every five years to keep their gun licences.
Poland announces “breakthrough” on exhumation of WW2 massacre victims in Ukraine
The issue has long been a source of tension between the two neighbours and allies.
Thousands join miners protest in Warsaw against coal power plant closures
The protesters criticised the government for following EU green policies.
Poland’s education ministry settles with parents who sued over IVF comments in school textbook
The book likened IVF to “human production” or “breeding” and asked “Who will love children produced this way?”
