The Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity (WOŚP) raised over 183 million zloty (€43.5 million) by the end of Sunday’s grand finale.
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Poland to send hundreds of generators to Ukraine amid winter heating crisis
Russian attacks on energy infrastructure have left many Ukrainians without heat and power.
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Norwegian state TV apologises for calling Polish Independence March “Nazi”
NRK admitted that using the term was a “mistake”.
Polish state polling agency finds record support for same-sex partnerships
CBOS found that 62.1% support the introduction of same-sex civil partnerships, up from 52% last year and 25% in 2011.
Mark Ruffalo to star in thriller about Polish Pope John Paul II’s road to sainthood
He will play the role of a priest assigned to be “devil’s advocate” in assessing the former pontiff’s life.
EU to fund new standard-gauge rail line linking Ukraine and Poland
Ukraine currently has a different track gauge to most of Europe, necessitating time-consuming train changes at the border.
European court rules Poland violated rights of woman who traveled abroad for abortion
The European Court of Human Rights found that the woman’s right to private and family life was violated.
EU includes Poland among countries to be exempted from migrant relocation
The European Commission says says that Poland already faces a “significant migratory situation”.
Large right-wing Independence March passes through Warsaw
Among the roughly 150,000 participants was recently elected President Karol Nawrocki.
Belarusian exiles run 435km to create map of Poland ahead of Polish Independence Day
The organisers said that it was “a gesture of gratitude to Poland” for welcoming Belarusians.
Polish president confirms attendance at Independence March
“This is a great opportunity to send a positive signal to the entire world that Poles are united, proud, and determined,” says Karol Nawrocki.
Poland’s population may fall further than forecast as fertility rate hits record low, warns stats agency
The population could fall to just 29.4 million by 2060, down from 37.4 million currently.
Poland has highest employment rate for Ukrainian refugees in OECD
Poland also has one of the highest rates of employment among immigrants as a whole.
Polish anti-LGBT zones pushed young locals to leave, finds study
Job-search and census data suggest that the anti-LGBT resolutions encouraged some people seek to leave.
