The mine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has bounced back from the lull in tourism caused by the pandemic and war in Ukraine.
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Polish deputy PM hits back at US ambassador’s praise for president’s internet bill veto
The ambassador described the proposed measures, which could have been used against big tech firms, as “anti-American”.
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Quarter of Poles now favour leaving EU, finds new poll
Among supporters of the right-wing opposition, there is an even split between those in favour and opposed to Polexit.
Poland launches app for finding nearest bomb shelter
Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, there have been concerns over the number and quality of shelters in Poland.
Church attendance in Poland stable at 30% but school religion participation continues decline
Previously, there had been a long-term decline in attendance, from a peak of 57% in 1982 to a low of 28% in 2021.
ChatGPT more conservative in Polish, finds academic study
When asked in Polish about a woman having an abortion, it is more likely to call her a “murderer” or “monster”.
Poland says “specialists from Middle East” digging migrant tunnels under Belarus border
Four such tunnels have been discovered this year.
Polish mining giant KGHM signs agreement with Canadian First Nation on mine development
The arrangement provides for the members of the community to be involved in development of the mine and environmental protection.
Thousands march in protest against Polish president’s veto of dog-chaining ban
Parliament will vote on Wednesday on whether to overturn Nawrocki’s veto.
New Polish president has not organised Hanukkah celebration, breaking with tradition
His three predecessors have celebrated the Jewish holiday, starting with President Lech Kaczyński in 2006.
Polish city changes colour of Christmas bear’s scarf after complaints it looked too Ukrainian
Blue and gold had in fact been chosen because they are the colours of the city’s coat of arms.
Prosecutors drop case against Polish doctor who performed abortion in ninth month of pregnancy
The case prompted particular anger among the right-wing opposition.
Catholic bishops voice concern over EU court order for Poland to recognise same-sex marriages
The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union warns that it threatens member states’ rights to decide their own family laws.
The “Heweliusz Effect”: Netflix’s biggest-ever Polish production added 78m zloty to economy, finds report
The series has quickly become one of Netflix’s most-watched non-English titles.
