An ice-cream parlour decided to stop rewarding children for good grades after an intervention from the commissioner for children’s rights.
Society
Polish government approves primary school phone ban and stronger porn age checks
Mobile phones and smartwatches would be prohibited during the entire school day, including breaks.
We can only do this thanks to your support!
We are an independent, nonprofit media outlet, funded through the support of our readers.
If you appreciate the work we do, please consider helping us to continue and expand it.
Court rejects attempt to overturn Krak贸w’s Clean Transport Zone
Since the start of this new, Krak贸w has placed restrictions on older, more polluting cars.
Putin, Lukashenko and Trump most distrusted world leaders in Poland, Zelensky most trusted
Emmanuel Macron and Giorgia Meloni are the second and third most trusted.
Polish politicians clash over rapid EU membership for Ukraine
The speaker of parliament said Poland would help Ukraine join “as soon as possible”, but even some of his allies pushed back.
Hundreds protest evictions from church-owned properties to develop hotel in historic Krak贸w district
Residents and cult businesses in the city’s famous Kazimierz district would be affected.
Poland sees first annual housing price fall since 2013
Previously, Poland had seen some of the fastest-rising property prices anywhere in Europe.
![The family foundations charting a path for Polish philanthropy [Partner profile]](https://notesfrompoland.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/e9e84a62-8f0f-4ad0-9960-67336dd56d98-1080x675.jpg)
The family foundations charting a path for Polish philanthropy [Partner profile]
Poland’s economy has boomed, but philanthropy is still catching up.
Plans for new Muslim prayer centre in Polish city stir controversy
The group behind the plans say they will meet the needs of Krak贸w’s growing Muslim community.
Polish government introduces healthier food and vegan options in school canteens
Schools must serve fried food no more than twice a week, cook using seasonal and local products, and include fruit or vegetables in meals.
Poland ends special status of Ukrainian refugees
The new law ends the measures put in place when millions of Ukrainian refugees arrived in 2022.
Polish officials to boycott Paralympics opening ceremony over inclusion of Russian athletes
The International Paralympic Committee this week announced that Russian and Belarusian para-athletes can compete under their national flags.
Polish bishop goes on trial accused of failing to promptly report child sex abuse claims
It is the first time a bishop in Poland has gone on trial in such a case.
Polish defence minister cancels “gender training” for soldiers after backlash
The course, titled “human rights and the gender perspective in military operations”, was criticised by the right-wing opposition.
