Foreigners wait an average of one year for a residence permit, with one individual forced to wait for over seven years for a decision.
Society
Government approves extra pay for social care workers
Those on the minimum wages – as many care workers are – would see their earnings boosted by almost 25%.
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Government to restrict flights at Poland’s busiest airport amid dispute with controllers
Air traffic controllers are threatening to leave their jobs at the end of April if their demands on pay and conditions are not met.
Polish national park closes trails to protect bear cub sighted on ski slope
There are only around 110 brown bears in Poland, and park officials hope the cub will find its mother.
Polish state-funded nationalist media outlet promotes antisemitic book
The first chapter begins by describing Jews as a “parasitic tribe [that] has nested on our skin, sucks our sweat, our blood, for six centuries”.
Eleventh miner dies following accidents at two Polish coal mines
The prime minister has pledged that state support will be given to the families of the victims.
More Ukrainians leaving Poland than arriving for first time since Russian invasion
For the last four days the numbers crossing from Poland to Ukraine have been higher than those going in the opposite direction.
Second-hand shopping gets a new lease of life in Poland
Natalia Parzygnat
A new generation of environment- and fashion-conscious shoppers are reviving and transforming the trade.
Polish cardinal accused of ignoring sex abuse cleared of wrongdoing by the Vatican
Stanisław Dziwisz has welcomed the decision and says that he “forgives” the harm done to him.
One million Ukraine refugees receive Polish ID numbers as government extends support for host families
The government estimates that almost two million Ukrainian refugees are currently in Poland.
Influx of Ukrainian refugees stokes housing shortage in Poland
Anna Rzhevkina
Rental prices, already at record highs, have been pushed up further.
Poland sees surge in sales of unfinished homes amid market troubles
High borrowing rates and construction costs have prompted many Poles to put their unfinished homes up for sale.
Only 15% of new homes promised under Polish government plan have been built
Anna Pommersbach
The “Home Plus” programme was meant to create housing for middle- and low-income families.
Officials and experts warn against Polish government’s planned “mega database”
Poland’s commissioners for human rights and data protection says the plans could violate the law and citizens’ rights.
