Poland’s demographic situation means “there will be too few of us” to supply the labour market, say the business groups.
Society
Poland announces plans to bid for Olympics
The prime minister also announced plans for a law requiring that women hold at least 30% of management positions in sport.
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Further falls in religious belief and practice in Poland, finds study
84% describe themselves as religious believers, down from 87% last year and from 94% in 1992.
Infant mortality rate increases in Poland after near-total abortion ban
Experts say that the new rules, which outlawed abortions due to birth defects, are behind the rise in infant deaths.
YouTube removes channels of Polish far-right media group
wRealu24, whose YouTube channel had almost 550,000 subscribers and 90 million views, has been accused of spreading hate speech and Russian propaganda.
Poles hold “marches of mourning” for poisoned Oder river while anglers mobilise to save fish
“This is not just an environmental disaster, it is a disaster of the Polish state,” says an activist.
Polish police officer buys flights for Senegalese football team to prevent deportation
The team had been in Poland for an tournament that was part of an anti-racism campaign but hit difficulties returning to Senegal.
Polish minister warns of “fake news” spread in Germany about Oder river pollution
The Polish province where the Oder flows into the Baltic Sea has reported a further “deterioration”, with new cases of fish die-offs.
Polish official seeks charges against NGO that reported tying up of teens at Catholic retreat
A priest says the activity was voluntary and intended to “make the young people aware that sin is a bondage”.
Wage growth in the forestry, mining and energy sectors boosts earnings in Poland
The average salary in Poland rose by 15.8% year-on-year, while in the mining sector wages rose by 81.6% and in the forestry sector by 33.4%.
Limit on cash payments in Poland from 2024 despite criticism
A delay to the new law led the United Poland party to declare “good news for everybody who loves freedom”.
Golden algae may be responsible for fish deaths in Oder river, says Polish climate minister
The algae attack the gills of fish, causing bleeding and suffocation and making them lose their bearings.
Polish regional authorities call for declaration of “state of natural disaster” over Oder river poisoning
The ban on fishing is causing businesses and fisherman losses of thousands of zloty every day.
Harsh winter ahead for poor households in Poland amid coal shortages
Anna Rzhevkina
Millions of Poles still heat their homes with coal but now face skyrocketing prices.
