More people are working beyond retirement age and previously economically inactive adults, especially women, are entering the labour market.
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Poland bets on tourism to add extra dimension to booming economy
Olivier Sorgho
The government wants tourism to contribute 9% of GDP within a decade, up from 4% now.
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Abandoned communist-era Kraków hotel added to register of historic monuments
The decision has been criticised by the owners of the building, who say it will hinder plans to redevelop the area.
Łódź becomes latest Polish city to ban alcohol sales at night
Restaurants and bars are exempt from the ban.
Polish national park offers free poop bags for hikers to tackle “faecal pollution”
Tatra National Park says that human excrement pollutes soil and water, “disfigures the landscape and degrades the experience of other tourists”.
Poland proposes tougher rules for foreigners to obtain citizenship
The new rules would increase the residency period from three to eight years and require applicants to take a citizenship test.
“Ukrainians cannot be allowed representation in Polish parliament,” says far-right leader
His remarks come in the context of discussions over plans to toughen the criteria for foreigners to obtain Polish citizenship.
Poles detained by Israel on Gaza flotilla refuse deportation and one goes on hunger strike
Poland’s foreign minister expects them to be deported “in the coming days”.
Four Poles, including member of parliament, detained by Israel on Gaza aid flotilla
Poland’s foreign ministry has said that it is monitoring the situation and will seek to help those involved.
Poland launches deposit-refund system for drinks bottles and cans
The system “will allow us to achieve important environmental goals”, says the environment ministry.
Bill providing free contraception to young women in Poland submitted to parliament
“Conscious motherhood and equal access to contraception are the foundation of a modern and responsible state.”
Polish parliament approves further work on bill to make religion or ethics classes compulsory in schools
The vote saw a split in the ruling coalition, with its more conservative elements joining the right-wing opposition.
Poland passes law extending Ukrainian refugee support but restricting access to benefits
It also ends access to some forms of free healthcare.
Polish parliament votes to ban keeping dogs on leash at home
The new measures also specify a minimum size for kennels that dogs can be kept in.
