The mine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has bounced back from the lull in tourism caused by the pandemic and war in Ukraine.
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Polish deputy PM hits back at US ambassador’s praise for president’s internet bill veto
The ambassador described the proposed measures, which could have been used against big tech firms, as “anti-American”.
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Hundreds protest on border against German migrant deportations to Poland
“The EU and Germany want to destroy the Polish nation” by using migrants as part of a “hybrid war against Poland”, said the organiser.
Polish government approves bill to boost spending on social housing
The government wants to spend 2.5 billion zloty this year, up from 1 billion in 2024.
Only vaccinated children could be allowed into schools, suggests top Polish health official
His announcement came after an unvaccinated child was admitted to hospital with a severe case of diphtheria.
Police investigating far-right presidential candidate’s vandalism of LGBT+ exhibition in Poland
The city of Opole immediately cancelled a meeting Grzegorz Braun had been due to hold and will seek compensation for the damage.
Local authorities take action after unknown person repaints 200-year-old Polish village shrine
The shrine is on the official register of monuments, meaning vandalism of it can carry a prison sentence of up to two years.
Poland records EU’s joint-biggest decline in road deaths
Last year, Poland had 35% fewer road deaths per million inhabitants than in 2019.
Court upholds Polish mayor’s decision to dissolve anti-abortion protest over image of foetus
The organiser of the protest condemned the ruling, which she says “violates the constitution, the law, freedom of speech and freedom of religion”.
Polish presidential frontrunner pledges to sign bills on contraception, Silesian and constitutional court
The legislation has previously been blocked by incumbent President Andrzej Duda.
Ukrainian immigrants have “positive impact on Poland’s GDP and budget”, finds report
There are around 1.5 million Ukrainians in Poland, making them by far Poland’s largest immigrant group.
Poland launches programme offering internships to diaspora
The “Poland. Business Adventure” scheme will also be open to people who demonstrate a particular interest in Poland.
Poland launches campaign to raise awareness of Polish achievements
A recent poll showed that 20% of Poles feel ashamed of their country, up from 14% in 2010.
Polish mayor to complain to EU over German border checks
He says the measures effectively amount to the suspension of the Schengen Agreement and are causing significant traffic disruption.
