Pupils should “have the right to shape their own attire and appearance”, says the education ministry.
Society
Justice ministry seeks to end jail terms for blasphemy in Poland
The crime of “offending religious feelings” currently carries a potential prison sentence of up to two years.
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Irregularities found in over 80% of kebab shops inspected in Poland
In many cases dishes contained meats different from those advertised.
Iguana detained by traffic police after “striking fear” into Polish village
One fearful local resident told police they had seen a “dinosaur”.
One third of young Poles plan to vote for far right with 80% “frustrated at political situation”
This year, over 1.4 million Poles aged 18-21 will be able to vote for the first time, notes a new report.
Victim of rape in Polish care home run by nuns awarded 500,000 zloty compensation
The boy was first raped by older children aged six, with the director of the centre later convicted for inciting such crimes.
First AI-hosted radio show in Poland launched
The station’s manager has reassured his staff that the new AI presenter will not replace any human employees.
Poland’s monk-firefighters given new engine to help protect planned mega-airport
The volunteer brigade of monk-firefighters “will be the first line of support for” the planned new airport, says the firm building it.
Polish government encourages customers to take receipts in bid to curb tax evasion by businesses
“The receipt, although on the surface it may seem insignificant, is of great importance to the functioning of the entire economy.”
Polish police release emergency call after criticism over treatment of woman who took abortion pills
Poland’s highest medical council has criticised the police’s behaviour and called for an investigation.
Polish activist “Grandma Kate” found guilty of attacking policeman
Poland’s justice minister has criticised the leniency of Babcia Kasia’s conviction, contrasting it to the prison sentence received by a nationalist.
Number of foreign students in Poland passes 100,000
Almost 9% of students in Poland are now from abroad following a rapid rise over the last decade.
Police intervention against woman in hospital after taking abortion pills triggers outcry in Poland
“Is this still Poland or already Gilead?” asked an opposition MP.
“You can have sex after you get married”: how sex ed is taught in Polish schools
Anna Hackett
Sex education has become a political battleground amid Poland’s election campaign.
