The number of hate crimes rose by over 40% in the first half of 2025.
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Poland introduces biggest changes to spelling in almost a century
The Council of the Polish Language says the changes will simplify and standardise spelling.
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Bill providing free contraception to young women in Poland submitted to parliament
“Conscious motherhood and equal access to contraception are the foundation of a modern and responsible state.”
Polish parliament approves further work on bill to make religion or ethics classes compulsory in schools
The vote saw a split in the ruling coalition, with its more conservative elements joining the right-wing opposition.
Poland passes law extending Ukrainian refugee support but restricting access to benefits
It also ends access to some forms of free healthcare.
Polish parliament votes to ban keeping dogs on leash at home
The new measures also specify a minimum size for kennels that dogs can be kept in.
Left calls for law guaranteeing free tap water in restaurants in Poland
“Water is a right, not a commodity,” says the group.
Polish MP aboard Gaza aid flotilla hit by alleged drone attack
Franciszek Sterczewski called on his country’s government to condemn the attack and to help protect the flotilla.
Polish opposition calls for Antifa to be designated terrorist organisation
They also called for a new law protecting the rights of Christians, who “are today the most persecuted social group”.
Kraków unveils planned route of Poland’s second ever metro system
The system will consist of two lines stretching over 29 kilometres in total and passing through 29 stations.
Citizens’ budgets are quietly transforming Poland’s cities, towns and villages – and leading the way in Europe
Callum MacRae
Poland operates over 50% of Europe’s participatory budgeting schemes.
Resolution declaring Jesus king of Polish district annulled
The government-appointed provincial governor determined that local authorities do not have the legal authority to name Christ as their monarch.
Polish Left proposes nationwide ban on nighttime alcohol sales in shops
All forms of alcohol advertising would also be prohibited.
Polish president opts son out of new health education classes, saying they “smuggle ideology into schools”
The education minister criticised Karol Nawrocki’s decision, saying it will be “to the detriment” of his son.
