Hundreds of local residents gathered to watch the monument being demolished, with many applauding as it collapsed.
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Polish-Israeli Hamas hostage Alex Dancyg confirmed dead
Holocaust historian Alex Dancyg was an active advocate for Polish-Israeli dialogue.
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Children’s rights commissioner notifies police over Polish youth mental health campaign involving TikTok
The social media platform is an official partner in the project run by a foundation led by TV presenter Martyna Wojciechowska.
Polish government minister proposes “anti-bug law” to label foods containing insects
“We, as conservatives, as Poles, definitely prefer normal Polish food, Polish meat, Polish dairy products.”
Archaeologists uncover remains of tenement house from Warsaw Ghetto
The building was destroyed along with many others after the defeat of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising.
Poland has bomb shelters for 300,000 people but “places of shelter” for 48 million, finds inventory
The fire service has launched an online service that helps people find their nearest place of refuge in an emergency.
Polish churches host late-night confession ahead of Easter aided by mobile app
The Catholic church’s annual Night of Confessionals is now in its 13th year.
Poland cancels World Cup fencing event over admission of Russians and Belarusians
“The Polish Fencing Federation supports Ukraine in its efforts to remove people who support the brutal war and endorse the Putin regime.”
Polish left proposes housebuilding programme, more childcare and boosting energy transformation
The Left wants to build 300,000 social housing units over the next four-year parliamentary term.
Will Poland have a referendum on its abortion law, and what might the outcome be?
Daniel Tilles
Polling shows most are opposed to the current law, but it will be tough to overturn.
Marches in Poland defend Pope John Paul II following accusations of child sex abuse neglect
Tens of thousands – including government ministers – joined the processions.
Polish church orders live mass broadcasts to be deleted in new media rules for priests
Clergy can only speak to traditional media with the permission of their superior and are required to appear in ecclesiastical clothing.
To change your official gender in Poland you have to sue your parents, causing trauma for trans people
Anna-Gmiterek-Zabłocka
“It was a stressful, humiliating and dehumanising experience.”
Poland is facing a housing crisis, but politicians are offering the same failed solutions
Wojciech Kość
The prices of buying and renting have soared.
