Bartłomiej Kubkowski managed the crossing at his fifth attempt, raising hundreds of thousands for charity.
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Poland bans use of smartphones by children in primary schools and preschools
President Karol Nawrocki signed the bill into law after it received near-unanimous support in parliament.
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Woman dies in Poland after rare bear attack
By the time firefighters located the woman, it was too late to save her.
Over 100 NGOs urge Polish government to implement rulings on recognising same-sex marriage
Recent rulings by the Supreme Administrative Court and the European Court of Justice remain unimplemented.
Polish prosecutors identify hundreds of possible victims of troubled crypto platform
Prosecutors say that reported losses have already passed 350 million zloty.
Poland seeks to introduce compulsory microchipping and registration for pet dogs and cats
The government says the system will improve the animals’ safety, reduce homelessness, and cut municipal sheltering costs.
Polish president joins thousands on pro-life march in Warsaw
The National March of Life is Poland’s largest annual anti-abortion event.
Polish court dismisses Kaczyński’s lawsuit against Tusk for “serial killers of women” comment
The judge said that Kaczyński “bears moral responsibility for tragedies” that occurred as a result of the near-total abortion ban.
Polish bike thief’s attempt to evade police by joining cycling race foiled
He even briefly joined the race leaders, “almost earning himself a spot on the podium”, the police said.
Kraków’s buglers get new instruments for iconic hourly trumpet call
The practice of buglers playing from the church tower dates back to at least the 14th century.
Poland makes health education mandatory in schools but sex ed components to remain optional
Health education was introduced to schools this year, but initially made optional amid a conservative backlash.
Poland’s economy 42% larger thanks to EU membership, finds new study
The gains stem largely from the benefits of joining the European single market, say analysts.
NGOs raise concern over decision by Polish PM’s equal treatment office to fire worker after childbirth
The government’s plenipotentiary for equality has disputed that the official was fired.
Level of severe deprivation in Poland falls to lowest recorded level of 2%
The figure is down from 7.8% a decade ago.
