The government wants to spend 2.5 billion zloty this year, up from 1 billion in 2024.

The government wants to spend 2.5 billion zloty this year, up from 1 billion in 2024.
His announcement came after an unvaccinated child was admitted to hospital with a severe case of diphtheria.
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The conservative opposition have accused the government of wanting to introduce online censorship.
Vladimir Semirunniy, a former junior world champion, left Russia for Poland in 2023.
Hunters would have been required to undergo physical and mental health checks every five years to keep their gun licences.
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The issue has long been a source of tension between the two neighbours and allies.
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The protesters criticised the government for following EU green policies.
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The book likened IVF to “human production” or “breeding” and asked “Who will love children produced this way?”
A typical driver in Warsaw spent 70 hours stuck in traffic in 2024.
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Prime Minister Donald Tusk says the opposition should be “ashamed” of Karol Nawrocki’s views.
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Over 31,000 of the famous green and yellow booths once dotted Poland’s streets.
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Jerzy Owsiak blames conservative media outlets for inciting hatred against him.
The most common answer, given by 34.8%, was that “the situation has got worse” while only 24.4% said it improved.
The measures are intended to prevent illegal immigration, but he says they violate free-movement rules.
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