Paweł Bukowski and Wojtek Paczos
The type of lockdown matters, but Poland has also had some luck.
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Bankruptcies reach highest ever level in Poland in first quarter of 2021
Analysts warn that figures will rise further yet when state aid dries up.
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Courts challenge legality of Poland’s lockdown, encouraging businesses to reopen
Patryk Wachowiec
Without a state of emergency, the government’s measures may be unconstitutional.
Poland loosens lockdown with reopening of shopping malls, art galleries and museums
Hotels, restaurants and sports facilities will remain closed to in-person visitors.
Cross-party talks yield demands for Poland to “obtain vaccines outside EU” mechanism
During the “heated” talks parties disagreed on loosening the current lockdown.
Map shows Polish businesses reopening in defiance of “illegal” lockdown
Many businesses are arguing that lockdown rules are not only unjustly strict, but also a violation of their constitutional rights.
Government pledges billion zloty support for mountain economy amid highlander unrest
Some businesses are threatening to ignore the restrictions and reopen.
Government admits it cannot introduce New Year’s Eve “curfew” but says restrictions remain in place
Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki appealed for people to stay at home.
Poland introduces New Year’s Eve Covid curfew but experts question legality
Former prime minister Donald Tusk compared the restrictions to martial law.
Poles urged to order Christmas dinner from local restaurants struggling amid lockdown
Local authorities, businesses and celebrities have launched appeals.
Polish cities offer support to businesses and seniors amid tightened restrictions
Some local authorities are offering exemptions and helplines.
Poland reopens European flights but UK, Sweden and Portugal excluded at last minute
The first flights took off this morning.
Poland announces reopening of borders and international flights
Poland will reopen its borders with EU countries on 13 June and permit international flights from 16 June.
Poland announces next stage of “unfreezing” lockdown, including reopening gyms and relaxing mask requirements
The fourth stage of rolling back restrictions has been launched.
