Ukrainians living abroad will be trained and equipped by Poland then sent to help defend their homeland.
Society
School religion classes should be compulsory for all students, says Polish cardinal
“Without knowledge of Christianity, it will be difficult for young people to understand the modern world.”
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77% of Poles involved in helping Ukraine refugees, spending €2 billion, finds study
The Polish Economic Institute estimates that government and private spending on Ukrainian refugees was €5.45 billion, nearly 1% of GDP.
Panic buying leads to sugar shortage in Polish supermarkets
Some supermarkets in Poland have begun to ration sales of sugar after a rush of purchases by consumers fearing shortages and price rises.
Polish museum asks visitors to stop having sex on its premises
Several pairs of lovers have been caught in flagrante this summer on the museum’s CCTV.
Unemployment in Poland lowest since 1990
Unemployment fell to 4.9% in Poland last month, dropping below 5% for the first time since 1990.
Kraków unveils new dragon statues as part of proposed tourist trail
The dragon figurines are based on a citizens’ initiative inspired by Wrocław’s gnomes.
Warsaw launches “Respect Water” campaign to encourage residents to reduce usage
The average resident of the Polish capital uses around 130 litres of water per day.
Cats classified as invasive species by Polish scientific body
The environmental protection agency clarified that cats are not on the official national or European list of invasive foreign species.
Polish government makes it harder for kids to get PE sicknotes
To allow long-term absences from PE classes, children will require an exemption issued by a specialist doctor, and not by a family doctor.
“I write for intelligent people, not idiots,” says Polish Nobel laureate Tokarczuk
Her remarks led to accusations of classism and snobbery and stirred debate about the place of literature in society.
Protest against “terrorist Russia” outside Russian embassy in Warsaw
Demonstrations in solidarity with Ukraine took place in Warsaw, Kraków and Kielce.
Bar in Poland introduces system for women to report feeling threatened by ordering “Angel Shot”
Coded language tells staff whether to order a taxi or even call the police.
Woman in Poland surprised to find monkey on her balcony
Municipal police were called in to remove the animal.
