Cardinal Henryk Gulbinowicz was sanctioned by the Vatican in 2020, days before his death.
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Poland’s new deposit-refund system has doubled plastic bottle recycling, says climate minister
One recent opinion poll found that half of Poles dislike the system while only a quarter approve of it.
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New government pledges to create Poland’s first new national parks in two decades
National parks currently cover only 1.1% of Poland’s land area compared to an EU average of 3.7%.
Polish health ministry fined for disclosing doctor’s personal health data under previous government
The minister resigned following criticism for revealing that a doctor critical of his policies prescribed himself psychotropic drugs.
Polish bishop warns of return to “dark times of communism” under new government
He pointed to the removal of a cross from a public office and a proposal to reduce the teaching of Catholic catechism in public schools.
Polish farmers suspend protest at Ukraine border crossing but truckers intensify blockade at another
Waiting times at the Dorohusk crossing rose to over 30 days.
Polish speaker faces criticism for posing with Belarus border crossers in parliament
Szymon Hołownia invited homeless people, migrants and others in need to parliament for a Christmas event.
Opposition anger after new official’s first act is to remove cross and restore EU flags
“The barbarians are on the attack,” declared a former minister who served in the PiS government.
Government takeover of public media violated constitution, says Polish president
Some independent legal experts and commentators have also voiced concern over how the government acted.
Polish city records world’s cleanest urban air
Kraków is more normally associated with toxic smog, but has taken steps in recent years to improve air quality.
Cost of rent in Poland up 62% since 2015, fifth-fastest rise in OECD
Between 2015 and 2022, the average wage in Poland also rose by 24.5%.
Constitutional court judge questions legality of government after ministers used feminine titles in oath
The judge in question has himself has also been found to have been illegally appointed to the Constitutional Tribunal.
Church admonishes priest who said “Jews are taking over Poland” and praised anti-Hanukkah MP
“We support Mr Braun and pray for him,” wrote the priest, referring to the far-right MP who extinguished Hanukkah candles in parliament.
Former ruling party holds sit-in at state TV as new government takes control of public media
The new government yesterday dismissed the presidents and boards of public media outlets.
