The ban resulted in a decreased number of police interventions and intoxicated people referred to care centres, informed the city hall.
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Zelensky condemns Polish farmers’ protest as “erosion of solidarity”
Ukraine’s interior minister added that the blockade of the border by prostesters “impacts Ukraine’s defence capabilities”.
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Polish government to help parents stop “corrupting” sex education in schools
The move comes in response to optional “Healthy Love” workshops organised at schools in an opposition-controlled city.
Religious practice declines significantly in Poland, especially among young, finds study
But religious belief has dropped little and remains very high, finds CBOS.
Riot at migrant holding centre in Poland by detained border crossers demanding to be released
Over 100 men – mostly from Iraq – tried to destroy fencing, shouting “freedom” and that they wanted to reach Germany.
Netherlands to finance abortions for women from Poland
The decision was prompted by the recent death of a pregnant woman in a Polish hospital, which many have blamed on the near-total abortion ban.
“Restrictions not very effective at limiting pandemic,” says Polish health minister
Adam Niedzielski previously called restrictions “very important” but now says vaccinations are the best tool.
Human Rights Watch blames Belarus and Poland for “abuse” and “instrumentalisation” of migrants
“Belarus and Poland share responsibility for this human crisis”, says the NGO.
Warsaw public transport drivers strike by donating blood to qualify for day off
Drivers are asking for an 800 zloty pay rise to keep up with inflation.
Median salary in Poland grows 62% in a decade
The median wage of 4,703 zloty is significantly lower than the more widely cited mean salary.
One in twelve Poles have no bathroom at home finds report on growing poverty amid pandemic
Over two million people in Poland- around 5% of the population – live in extreme poverty, a figure that rose by 400,000 last year.
Road deaths in Poland – among EU’s highest – continue to fall
The number of accidents and deaths have both dropped around 40% in the last decade.
Majority in Poland favour restrictions for unvaccinated, find polls
Most supporters of every major political party apart from the far-right Confederation support the idea.
Poland launches free flu vaccines for all adults
The shots will be available under a simplified procedure.
