Only 20,000 new Ukrainian children signed up, compared to estimates of up to 80,000.
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Polish government intervenes over alcohol sold in pouches resembling children’s drinks
The speaker of parliament called the product “pure evil”.
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Polish foreign minister likens Russian kidnapping of Ukrainian children to Nazi crimes in UN speech
Radosław Sikorski also reminded Moscow of Soviet collaboration with Nazi Germany during the war.
Poland seeks to make school sports facilities available evenings, weekends and holidays
The government has allocated over 300 million zloty (€69 million) to its “Active School” programme.
Sculpture in Japan commemorates Polish orphans rescued from Russia
Hundreds of Polish children were evacuated from Siberia and received temporary shelter and care in Japan.
Polish parliament approves payments to support parents returning to work
A new benefit, informally named “granny payments”, would support grandparents caring for children while parents work.
Polish parliament offers childcare for MPs’ children for first time
The children’s club is currently only being offered temporarily but may become a regular fixture.
Exhibition commemorating Polish child victims of Nazis and Soviets opens in Polish parliament
Poland’s culture minister expressed his hope that the exhibition will also displayed at European institutions.
Polish city uses dolls to find foster parents in initiative inspired by Anne of Green Gables
Residents will be asked to pass on the dolls until they reach a person who is willing to foster a child or children.
Polish government to require internet providers to offer free online porn blocker
Almost a quarter of school-age teens in Poland say they regularly view online porn.
Polish opposition party proposes payments for mothers who return to work
Donald Tusk named the policy “granny payments” because grandmothers often care for children while mothers work.
Poland plans to ban the sale of energy drinks to minors as of 2024
“An energy drink is a bit like a drug wrapped in candy,” said Kamil Bortniczuk, sport and tourism minister.
“EU is reaching its dirty hands for Polish children,” warns justice minister
The European Commission has launched legal proceedings against Poland for allegedly failing to enforce rulings on family matters by courts in other countries.
Lowest number of births since WWII in Poland last year
Last year was the tenth in a row in which deaths outnumbered births.
