The Polish government will abolish compulsory, graded homework in primary schools next month.
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Polish government wants to release 20,000 prisoners from overcrowded jails
A deputy justice minister blamed the former government for the problem, suggesting that its sentencing policies were too harsh.
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Poland’s new census shows that a demographic crisis is already with us
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The challenge of building intergenerational solidarity must be embraced now.
“Huge increase” in mental health problems among children during pandemic, says Polish health minister
The number of psychological counselling sessions for children and teenagers last year doubled compared to 2020.
Polish retailers rush to remove Russian products from their shelves
Anna Rzhevkina
Retailers still operating in Russia have faced protests in Poland.
UN to open refugee office in Kraków and provide city with financial support
The Polish city is hosting up to 150,000 refugees from Ukraine, causing its population to grow almost 20% in the space of a month.
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Polish activist on trial for “helping terminate pregnancy” faces up to three years in prison
Justyna Wydrzyńska provided abortion pills to a woman seeking to terminate her pregnancy.
Ukrainian refugees clean park to thank Polish city for welcome
“They gave us a home, food, clothes. We are happy that at least we can say thank you for it.”
Western public appreciate Poland’s role helping Ukraine refugees, finds international poll
A survey shows strongly positive views towards Poland’s acceptance of refugees among people in the UK, France, Germany, Spain, Italy and the US.
Polish pizzeria sees rush of customers after Biden struggles with its spicy pepperoni
The US president was picturing trying the pizza on a visit to US troops in Poland, and later blamed it for losing his voice.
Students protest Warsaw University’s “hush up” of sexual harassment by leading professor
The university found victims’ claims of sexual harassment by a professor stretching back 30 years to be “credible”.
Iga Świątek seals world No. 1 spot, becoming first Pole to top tennis rankings
She secured top spot with a win at the Miami Open last night.
Gun ranges in Poland report boom in interest amid war in Ukraine
State-owned firms have begun providing defence training to staff, while the territorial defence force has reported a large increase in interest.
