The mine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has bounced back from the lull in tourism caused by the pandemic and war in Ukraine.
Society
Polish deputy PM hits back at US ambassador’s praise for president’s internet bill veto
The ambassador described the proposed measures, which could have been used against big tech firms, as “anti-American”.
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Polish churches host late-night confession ahead of Easter aided by mobile app
The Catholic church’s annual Night of Confessionals is now in its 13th year.
Poland cancels World Cup fencing event over admission of Russians and Belarusians
“The Polish Fencing Federation supports Ukraine in its efforts to remove people who support the brutal war and endorse the Putin regime.”
Polish left proposes housebuilding programme, more childcare and boosting energy transformation
The Left wants to build 300,000 social housing units over the next four-year parliamentary term.
Will Poland have a referendum on its abortion law, and what might the outcome be?
Daniel Tilles
Polling shows most are opposed to the current law, but it will be tough to overturn.
Marches in Poland defend Pope John Paul II following accusations of child sex abuse neglect
Tens of thousands – including government ministers – joined the processions.
Polish church orders live mass broadcasts to be deleted in new media rules for priests
Clergy can only speak to traditional media with the permission of their superior and are required to appear in ecclesiastical clothing.
To change your official gender in Poland you have to sue your parents, causing trauma for trans people
Anna-Gmiterek-Zabłocka
“It was a stressful, humiliating and dehumanising experience.”
Poland is facing a housing crisis, but politicians are offering the same failed solutions
Wojciech Kość
The prices of buying and renting have soared.
North American snapping turtle found in Polish village after living in the wild for years
It may have been one brought to Poland 25 years ago by a Pole living in the US who wanted to “enrich” his homeland’s wildlife.
Zebra and wild ass become best friends in Polish zoo
“The boys love to make mischief together. Sometimes they have conflicts over who gets to have the ball.”
Russians and Belarusians banned from European Games in Poland despite IOC recommendations
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) recommended yesterday that Russians and Belarusians be allowed to return under a neutral flag.
Polish men’s team support women’s football by wearing names of female counterparts
“Women’s football must be treated as an integral part of the game,” says the head of the Polish football association.
