Only 35% of Poles have confidence in Trump to do the right thing compared to 75% who had confidence in Biden one year ago.
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Polish government proposes 3% hike in minimum wage for 2026
The proposed increase was criticised by both trade unions and business groups.
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Cold winter weather could cause new wave of Ukrainian refugees, says Poland
Ukraine is struggling with growing damage to its energy infrastructure caused by Russian attacks.
Number of legal abortions in Poland more than doubled in 2023
Only 425 legal abortions were carried out in Poland in 2023, the second full year in which a near-total abortion ban was in force.
Unemployment in Poland falls below 5% for first time since 1990
New data from state statistical agency show that unemployment fell to 4.9% in June.
Poland tears down 41st Soviet monument since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Hundreds of local residents gathered to watch the monument being demolished, with many applauding as it collapsed.
Polish-Israeli Hamas hostage Alex Dancyg confirmed dead
Holocaust historian Alex Dancyg was an active advocate for Polish-Israeli dialogue.
Poland sees surge in measles cases after record number of parents refuse vaccination in 2023
Over 87,000 children did not receive compulsory vaccines in Poland last year, up from around 3,500 in 2010.
Number of foreign inmates in Polish prisons doubles since 2020
Over half the foreign prisoners are Ukrainians, with the next biggest numbers from Georgia and Belarus.
Polish ministry unveils plans for new mortgage subsidy scheme
However, two other ministries, the central bank and trade unions are concerned the scheme could further push up prices.
Polish border guard violated law by sending injured migrants back to Belarus, finds court
The cases were brought by Afghan and Ethiopian migrants, one of whom tried to claim asylum in Poland before being sent back to Belarus.
Women outnumber men on Polish Olympic team for first time in history
Paris 2024 aims to become the first ever Olympic games to have gender parity among competitors.
Poland records EU’s largest population decline
By contrast, most EU countries saw their populations increase last year.
Poland training intercultural assistants as school becomes compulsory for Ukrainian refugees
“We are doing our best to make Polish schools as prepared as possible,” says the education minister.
