Construction of the metro – which would be only the second in Poland – is scheduled to begin in 2028.
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Poland deploys military police to protect evacuated flood zones from looters
Anyone caught stealing from victims of the disaster “will be severely punished”, says the defence minister.
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Poland issues EU’s most residence permits to immigrants for fifth year running
Poland issued almost one million first residence permits to non-EU immigrants, more than twice as many as any other member state.
Anti-communist “Solidarity is alive” inscription from 1980s found during building renovation in Poland
The inscription is likely to have been created during the period of martial law, when Solidarity was outlawed.
Over half of Poles want military service restored but most opposed to loosening gun laws
Military service was compulsory for men in Poland until 2009.
Polish state auditor finds one third of treated water wasted and quality problems in 80% of units
Over three years, the auditor found 5.3 million cubic metres of water wasted at the sampled facilities, at an estimated cost of 21 million zloty.
Rare white Bali starlings born in Polish zoo
Less than 100 adult Bali starlings are estimated to exist in the wild.
After thousands of dead fish found in Polish river, environmental agency notifies prosecutors
“I’ve never seen the river in such bad condition,” says a local angler. “The water is brown and smelly, it looks like sewage.”
Polish schools ready to accept up to 300,000 additional Ukrainian pupils, says minister
Potential problems, however, may emerge in larger cities, said education minister Przemysław Czarnek.
Polish hospitals warn they can’t afford wage rises for medics promised by government
In response, the National Health Fund (NFZ), which finances public healthcare in Poland, has offered additional funds.
Polish bishop accused of sexually abusing child in hospital bed denies wrongdoing
Bishop Marek Mendyk says the claims are “lies” and has demanded a public apology.
Polish university orders 162 Ukrainian refugees to leave dorms
The Jagiellonian University says it never guaranteed the refugees an 18-month stay in the dorms
Nine-year-old girl finds Neolithic arrowhead while holidaying at Polish lake
Local authorities thanks the girl for “opening a new chapter” in the history of the town.
Poland seeks to boost housing by turning vacant malls and offices into apartments
The pandemic has increased empty office and retail space while Poland has a large housing deficit, notes the development ministry.
