However, the death rate on Polish roads remains above the EU average.
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Polish government proposes new rights for unmarried partners, including same-sex couples
The proposal is a compromise intended to win support from both liberals and conservatives.
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Resolution declaring Jesus king of Polish district annulled
The government-appointed provincial governor determined that local authorities do not have the legal authority to name Christ as their monarch.
Polish Left proposes nationwide ban on nighttime alcohol sales in shops
All forms of alcohol advertising would also be prohibited.
Polish president opts son out of new health education classes, saying they “smuggle ideology into schools”
The education minister criticised Karol Nawrocki’s decision, saying it will be “to the detriment” of his son.
Polish property firm to reward customers who conceive babies in its hotels and apartments
The company says it wants to raise awareness of and help tackle Poland’s demographic crisis.
Kraków again named Europe’s best city break destination
Kraków was rated more highly for food and drink than both Paris and Rome.
Polish parliament passes bill extending Ukrainian refugee support but linking benefits to employment
The bill now passes to opposition-aligned President Karol Nawrocki, who vetoed an earlier version because it did not include such conditionality.
Poles’ trust in army reaches record high while trust in church falls to record low
Only 35% of Poles now say they trust the church, down from 58% in 2016.
Poland issues fewest residence permits to immigrants in ten years
The 488,846 permits issued by Poland in 2024 was still the third highest number in the EU.
Ukraine calls for “urgent action” from Poland after vandalism of church
Poland’s foreign ministry has condemned the incident but suggests it could be a “provocation” intended to stir tensions.
Poland’s human rights commissioner warns of overcrowding in centres for foreigners
His office says conditions may violate international standards and “pose a real threat to the safety of foreigners”.
Poland’s state forestry agency cut down 337-year-old tree
Activists discovered the felled tree in 2023, but had to wait 18 months for the authorities to confirm its age.
Activists on trial in Poland for assisting illegal migrants found not guilty
Prosecutors had been seeking prison sentences for their actions.
