Police data show that reported hate crimes against Ukrainians in Poland are up 30% this year.
Society
New Polish opposition group proposes paying parents “salary” to encourage more births
The idea is part of a package of proposals to tackle Poland’s dire demographic situation proposed by the new Development Plus group.
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Poland must not repeat mistakes of West by using migration to solve demographic crisis, says president
Karol Nawrocki instead called for efforts to “promote the idea that family is the most important thing”.
Negative views of US and Trump continue to rise in Poland, finds international Pew study
Only 29% of Poles say they have confidence in Trump, down from 75% for Biden.
Largest ever sex abuse compensation case against Poland’s Catholic church begins
Janusz Szymik, who says he was raped hundreds of times by a priest in the 1980s, is seeking 20 million zloty from the archdiocese of Kraków.
Poland introduces new law against SLAPP lawsuits aimed at silencing critics
“The courts will no longer be a tool for intimidating citizens,” says the justice ministry.
Detectorist finds 2,700-year-old Bronze Age sword in Poland
The well-preserved weapon dates to around 900-700 BCE.
Poland rises to highest-ever level in EU household prosperity index, passing four member states
Poland’s level of actual individual consumption is now 88% of the EU average.
What will Poland’s recognition of foreign same-sex marriages mean in practice? Five expert views
Maria Kędzior
It may take years to establish what rights are granted to such couples.
Poland to equip 12,000 schools with AI labs
It will spend 1.9 billion zloty to provide laptops, AI software and interactive displays, among other equipment.
Doctor charged in Poland after 34 human foetuses found buried at her former property
It is believed that the woman conducted medical tests on the foetuses at her home.
Poland records biggest rise in Global Peace Index
Poland’s rise was driven mainly by stronger ties with its neighbours.
Polish parliament approves bill banning streaming of illegal, abusive and degrading acts
The legislation is intended to clamp down on what is known in Poland as patostreaming (a portmanteau of “pathological” and “streaming”).
German parliament debates relations with “equal partner” Poland
Politicians from all parties hailed Poland’s growing importance as a partner – and some even held it up as a “model” to follow.
