“The creation of this commission was a moral obligation of the state,” said the commission’s chairwoman.
Society
Hundreds in Warsaw demand “equal rights now” for Poland’s deaf community
The protesters brought whistles, pots, and and drums to help themselves “be heard”.
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Poland has not implemented EU water quality directive
A minister says the failure to implement the EU directive has no bearing on the current outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease that has so far killed 16 people.
German unveils plans for Berlin centre commemorating Poland’s WW2 victims
We Germans, and that includes me, still have a lot to learn,” said Claudia Roth, the federal commissioner for culture and media.
Policeman among those arrested over disruption of Poland’s train system
Mass disruption of trains occurred in various parts Poland over the weekend, during which the Russian national anthem reportedly played over radios.
Rare ancient double burial site uncovered in Poland
The mounds are believed to have been originally created almost 3,000 years ago then re-used a thousand years later by a different culture.
Record 51% of Poles supplementing public healthcare with private, finds study
A quarter (24%) exclusively use the public National Health Fund (NFZ), which is a record low.
Seventh person dies from Legionnaires outbreak in Polish city
The source of the legionella pneumophila outbreak is still unknown.
Polish police issue wanted notice for man who swore in public
Under Polish law, “using obscene words in a public place” is an offence.
Poland “losing race for Ukrainians” and “urgently needs migrants”, warn business leaders
EU data indicate that some Ukrainian refugees are moving west.
Remains of medieval tower uncovered in Polish city
The tower was part of the city’s fortifications before it was handed over to the Jesuit order.
Poznań and Katowice ranked as best Polish cities to live in
Białystok, Kielce and the capital Warsaw were the worst, according to Business Insider Polska.
Pro-Putin youths block Polish delegation from cemetery of Stalinist victims
The “Polish Operation” of 1937-38 was an ethnic cleansing action against Poles in the Soviet Union during which over 100,000 were sentenced to death.
Priest takes own life after fine for “masturbating on beach” in Poland
Media linked to the conservative ruling party have blamed an opposition politician for launching a “witch hunt” against the priest.
