Siôn Pennar
In every year since 2018, Poland has granted more Georgians first residence permits than any other EU country.
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Poland’s first university course on teaching Silesian language and culture launched
All available places on the course were filled within three days.
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A stormy start to a much-needed debate on migration in Poland [Opinion]
Daniel Tilles
Poland is already a country of mass immigration, but politicians have been reluctant to acknowledge it.
Poland to establish EU-funded “foreigner integration centres” to serve growing number of migrants
The “one-stop shops” will provide immigrants with courses in the Polish language and in adaptation, psychological care, and legal assistance.
Majority of Poles support reducing Catholic catechism teaching in schools
But half of people still want religion classes to take place in public schools.
Polish health authorities warn against mushroom-picking in flood-hit areas
Mushrooms in those areas could have absorbed pollutants carried by the flood waters.
Poland releases additional funds for asylum seeker support after surge in numbers
Over 6,000 asylum seekers are receiving social assistance in Poland, up from an average of 3,900 last year.
Far fewer Ukrainian refugee children started school in Poland than expected after benefits change
Only 20,000 new Ukrainian children signed up, compared to estimates of up to 80,000.
Poland records EU’s highest house price growth for third consecutive quarter
Housing prices rose by 17.7% year-on-year in Poland in the second quarter of this year compared to an EU average of 2.9%.
Recruitment for “Ukrainian Legion” begins in Poland
Ukrainians living abroad will be trained and equipped by Poland then sent to help defend their homeland.
School religion classes should be compulsory for all students, says Polish cardinal
“Without knowledge of Christianity, it will be difficult for young people to understand the modern world.”
Priests from scandal-hit Polish diocese charged with sexual offences against minors
The local bishop revealed that the diocese is establishing a special commission to investigate the scandals.
Too few volunteers to create planned “Ukrainian Legion” in Poland, says defence minister
The legion is supposed to be made up of Ukrainians living in Poland, who would be trained and then sent to defend their homeland.
AI-enabled “nanochapel” opens in Poland, offering parishioners 24-hour access
Using a special app, parishioners can access the space 24 hours a day to pray, meet with others, and even chat with an AI assistant.
