The measures “severely restricts constitutional rights”, says Marcin Wiącek.
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Polish academics protest underfunding of science and higher education
They called for Poland to almost triple its spending on science and higher education to 3% of GDP by 2030.
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Two million foreigners now legally resident in Poland, making up 5% of the population
Ukrainians are by far the largest national group, followed by Belarusians and Indians.
Poland seeking to attract more foreign students to offset demographic decline
The previous rapid growth in foreign student numbers has stalled amid a clampdown on visas.
Eurostat lowers Poland’s 2100 population forecast by 4 million
Poland’s population is set to fall 32% by 2100, more than previously thought.
Woman dies in Poland after rare bear attack
By the time firefighters located the woman, it was too late to save her.
Over 100 NGOs urge Polish government to implement rulings on recognising same-sex marriage
Recent rulings by the Supreme Administrative Court and the European Court of Justice remain unimplemented.
Polish prosecutors identify hundreds of possible victims of troubled crypto platform
Prosecutors say that reported losses have already passed 350 million zloty.
Poland seeks to introduce compulsory microchipping and registration for pet dogs and cats
The government says the system will improve the animals’ safety, reduce homelessness, and cut municipal sheltering costs.
Polish president joins thousands on pro-life march in Warsaw
The National March of Life is Poland’s largest annual anti-abortion event.
Polish court dismisses Kaczyński’s lawsuit against Tusk for “serial killers of women” comment
The judge said that Kaczyński “bears moral responsibility for tragedies” that occurred as a result of the near-total abortion ban.
Polish bike thief’s attempt to evade police by joining cycling race foiled
He even briefly joined the race leaders, “almost earning himself a spot on the podium”, the police said.
Kraków’s buglers get new instruments for iconic hourly trumpet call
The practice of buglers playing from the church tower dates back to at least the 14th century.
Poland makes health education mandatory in schools but sex ed components to remain optional
Health education was introduced to schools this year, but initially made optional amid a conservative backlash.
