Christiaan Paauwe and Alicja Ptak
A change in the law has led to around 40,000 new Ukrainian pupils attending school.
Society
Lack of recognition for same-sex unions in Poland violates human rights, rules European court
Poland has left same-sex couples “in a legal vacuum”, found the European Court of Human Rights.
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Poles hold most favourable view of US, finds international study
The 93% of Poles who say they hold favourable views of the United States is the highest figure ever recorded by the Pew Research Center.
Authorities investigate mysterious illness killing cats across Poland
Initial tests by the chief veterinary inspectorate have found that some of the deceased cats had avian flu.
Army veteran wounded in Afghanistan wins 1 million zloty compensation from Polish defence ministry
The soldier’s attorney has urged the ministry not to appeal the decision and cause the veteran “further suffering”.
Polish government paid record 200 million zloty to Church Fund in 2022, twice as much as decade ago
The state Church Fund subsidises health insurance contributions of clergy and for the renovation of religious buildings.
“Making a better world instead of another banking app”: harnessing AI for good in Poland
Alicja Ptak
Polish foundation Tech to the Rescue wants to shift the conversation around artificial intelligence.
Polish beachgoers surprised as armoured vehicles emerge from sea
Images show the amphibious transporters weaving between sunbathing families on the beach.
MPs who vote for abortion cannot receive holy communion, says head of Polish episcopate
All main opposition parties – most of whom have leaders who are practising Catholics – support ending the current near-total abortion ban.
Poland wins European road safety award after deaths fall by nearly half in decade
The European Transport Safety Council praised steps taken by Poland to reduce road deaths.
“Container town” opens in Poland to house thousands of Asian workers building chemical plant
The opposition has accused the government of hypocrisy over migration.
Red panda, tired of partner, escapes Polish zoo and gets stuck in tree
The fire brigade had to be called in to rescue Ponzu the red panda from high up in the trees.
Poland has EU’s third lowest poverty risk figure
Poland’s decline in those at risk of poverty – from 22.5% of the population in 2015 to 15.9% in 2022 – has been one of the most rapid in the EU.
Michelin awards two stars to restaurant in Poland for first time
Bottiglieria 1881 in Kraków was praised for “the artistry and layers of flavour which underpin each dish”.
