“Whoever thinks refugees are a burden on the economy should think again,” said the UNHCR’s representative in Poland.
Society
Opposition president-elect outlines areas in which he is willing to “help” Polish government
But Karol Nawrocki reiterated his distaste for the prime minister, calling him a “liar” who “spread disinformation about me”.
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Warsaw prepares for launch of “clean transport zone” banning older cars
The city has launched a website allowing people to check if their car is among those that will now be barred.
Poland starts monitoring opioid prescriptions following fentanyl deaths
Almost 50 cases of fentanyl poisoning have been recorded in Poland so far this year.
First hospital fined for refusing to provide abortion under new Polish government rules
Last month the government decreed that healthcare providers who receive public funds are obliged to offer abortions.
Conservative marches around Poland oppose government’s abortion and LGBT+ policies
They criticised the government’s plans to liberalise the abortion law, introduce same-sex civil partnerships and expand hate-speech rules.
Poland demands explanation after German police transport migrant family back over border
German police says officers acted after establishing that the people in question were Afghans with refugee status in Poland.
Warsaw LGBT+ parade attended by government ministers for first time
The government wants to create “a state that is equal for everyone and excludes no one”, said the deputy prime minister.
Human rights commissioner criticises Poland’s exclusion zone on Belarus border
The measures will “interfere with basic constitutional freedoms” and “impede the provision of humanitarian, medical and legal assistance” to migrants.
Polish government plans 7.6% minimum wage rise in 2025
The proposal has been cautiously welcomed by both business and trade union figures.
Many voters of junior partners in Polish ruling coalition dissatisfied with government
By contrast, voters of the main ruling group, Civic Coalition (KO), are overwhelmingly happy with its work.
Poland seeks to make school sports facilities available evenings, weekends and holidays
The government has allocated over 300 million zloty (€69 million) to its “Active School” programme.
Rector calls in police to remove pro-Palestine protesters at University of Warsaw
“Everyone has the right to protest but you cannot protest in a way that violates other people’s rights,” says the university.
Poland labels pharmacies providing morning-after pill without doctor’s prescription
The government is circumventing a presidential veto on prescription-free access to emergency contraception.
