Immediately after coming to power, the current government restored IVF funding, which had been cut by its conservative predecessor.
Society
Poland’s 666 bus to Hel returns in new form
A previous route was closed down three years ago after complaints by Christian groups that it was “spreading Satanism”.
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Polish government proposes new rights for unmarried partners, including same-sex couples
The proposal is a compromise intended to win support from both liberals and conservatives.
President vetoes bill recognising language spoken in small Polish town
In Poland’s most recent national census, only ten people recorded themselves as speaking Wymysorys at home.
Latin American migration to Poland is booming, bringing challenges and opportunities
Małgorzata Tomczak
Poland issued over five times more work permits to Latin Americans in 2024 than two years earlier.
Ukraine grants permission for further exhumation of Polish WWII massacre victims
Over 100 Poles were killed by Ukrainian nationalists in the village of Ugły in 1943 as part of the broader Volhynia massacres.
Abandoned communist-era Kraków hotel added to register of historic monuments
The decision has been criticised by the owners of the building, who say it will hinder plans to redevelop the area.
Łódź becomes latest Polish city to ban alcohol sales at night
Restaurants and bars are exempt from the ban.
Polish national park offers free poop bags for hikers to tackle “faecal pollution”
Tatra National Park says that human excrement pollutes soil and water, “disfigures the landscape and degrades the experience of other tourists”.
Poland proposes tougher rules for foreigners to obtain citizenship
The new rules would increase the residency period from three to eight years and require applicants to take a citizenship test.
“Ukrainians cannot be allowed representation in Polish parliament,” says far-right leader
His remarks come in the context of discussions over plans to toughen the criteria for foreigners to obtain Polish citizenship.
Poles detained by Israel on Gaza flotilla refuse deportation and one goes on hunger strike
Poland’s foreign minister expects them to be deported “in the coming days”.
Four Poles, including member of parliament, detained by Israel on Gaza aid flotilla
Poland’s foreign ministry has said that it is monitoring the situation and will seek to help those involved.
Poland launches deposit-refund system for drinks bottles and cans
The system “will allow us to achieve important environmental goals”, says the environment ministry.
