Izabela’s death in 2021 sparked mass protests, with some blaming the tragedy on Poland’s near-total abortion ban and others suggesting medical malpractice.
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Russia paid operatives to paint anti-government graffiti in Poland, finds report
Recruits were hired on Telegram and paid to carry out tasks including painting vulgar slogans against the then ruling PiS party.
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Polish city’s offer of cheap rent in return for renovating apartment leads to overnight queue
The popularity of the scheme highlights the difficulties many Poles face in finding housing.
How much grain is Poland importing from Ukraine and Russia?
Alicja Ptak
Imports from Russia doubled in 2023 while those from Ukraine halved. But the former are still a small fraction of the latter.
Famous fast food stand to disappear from in front of Warsaw landmark after 30 years
Locals have rallied in support of Bar Lussi.
Iconic Kraków milk bar closes
The milk bar, Żak, had been providing cheap, hearty, freshly made meals to locals for decades.
Court to re-examine case of rescue dog adopted as organ donor
“The verdict will determine whether homeless animals will be a source of spare parts for other animals.”
Poland one of only two EU countries with positive consumer confidence
Poland has also seen the bloc’s largest rise in consumer confidence over the last year.
Value of new mortgages in Poland passed 10 billion zloty for the first time in January
The figure was five times larger than in the same month a year earlier.
Thousands of farmers protest in Warsaw against EU climate policies and Ukrainian imports
It was the largest demonstration so far during ongoing protests by farmers in Poland.
Polish farmers begin blockade of Slovak border to stop Ukrainian grain imports
The opposition PiS party has called on the government to introduce an immediate embargo on Ukrainian goods.
Ukraine condemns dumping of grain transiting through Poland
Around 160 tonnes of corn was destroyed, says Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Oleksandr Kubrakov.
Center-right group in Polish ruling coalition submits “compromise” abortion bill to return to pre-2021 law
The group wants to return to the rules from before the controversial constitutional court decision.
Man caught leading stolen horse up staircase of apartment block in Poland
The horse was returned to its owner and the thief may now face up to 5 years in prison.
