More people are working beyond retirement age and previously economically inactive adults, especially women, are entering the labour market.
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Poland bets on tourism to add extra dimension to booming economy
Olivier Sorgho
The government wants tourism to contribute 9% of GDP within a decade, up from 4% now.
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Large right-wing Independence March passes through Warsaw
Among the roughly 150,000 participants was recently elected President Karol Nawrocki.
Belarusian exiles run 435km to create map of Poland ahead of Polish Independence Day
The organisers said that it was “a gesture of gratitude to Poland” for welcoming Belarusians.
Polish president confirms attendance at Independence March
“This is a great opportunity to send a positive signal to the entire world that Poles are united, proud, and determined,” says Karol Nawrocki.
Poland’s population may fall further than forecast as fertility rate hits record low, warns stats agency
The population could fall to just 29.4 million by 2060, down from 37.4 million currently.
Poland has highest employment rate for Ukrainian refugees in OECD
Poland also has one of the highest rates of employment among immigrants as a whole.
Polish anti-LGBT zones pushed young locals to leave, finds study
Job-search and census data suggest that the anti-LGBT resolutions encouraged some people seek to leave.
Anti-Ukrainian activist charged in Poland for inciting hatred and pro-Russian symbols
The man, known online as “Nazar”, regularly posted anti-Ukrainian and anti-Israeli videos on TikTok.
Polish government approves bill providing state-funded assistants for disabled people
Up to 100,000 disabled people would benefit, as well as up to half a million of their family members.
Proportion of young Poles living with parents rises to almost 40%
That is up from a figure of 29% recorded in 2005.
Polish state power firm agrees €59m compensation package with workers at closing coal plant
Workers can receive severance payments of up to 400,000 zloty (€94,450) each.
Polish far right criticises introduction of Ukrainian as option in high-school leaving exams
From this school year, Ukrainian can be chosen as a foreign language.
How hip-hop has narrated Poland’s post-communist transformation
Jacek Paśnik
Polish rap, originally concerned with everyday struggles, has evolved along with Poland and now symbolises the country’s success.
