The minister says the claims against him are “purely political” and intended to influence the election.
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Over one third of Polish eight-year-olds overweight as obesity rises during pandemic
The study found 44% of parents saying their children now spend more time in front of a computer or TV screen than before the pandemic.
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Three charged for threatening “false pandemic” graffiti in Poland
If convicted, they could face up to five years in prison.
Poland facing shortage of 100,000 IT specialists
With Polish IT talent being snapped up by foreign companies, Poland has itself sought to entice specialists from abroad.
Why is Poland’s economy emerging so strongly from the pandemic? A comparison with the UK
Paweł Bukowski and Wojtek Paczos
The type of lockdown matters, but Poland has also had some luck.
Highest ever number of doctors apply to leave Poland
There will “be a catastrophe” unless the government takes action, says the Supreme Medical Council.
“We’ll never return to pre-pandemic world; some will always wear masks”: Polish health minister
Adam Niedzielski also warned that tougher restrictions are now impossible due to “a lack of social discipline”.
Poor legislation and pandemic fatigue will make Poland’s new lockdown hard to enforce
Bartłomiej Biga
The government has lost social trust.
Map of Warsaw’s surviving pre-war businesses encourages public to support them through pandemic
The oldest shop dates back to 1819, while the list also includes Poland’s first coffee roaster, established in 1882.
Pandemic saw crime fall overall in Poland in 2020 but murders rose sharply
Almost a quarter more murders took place than in 2019.
Poland loosens lockdown with reopening of shopping malls, art galleries and museums
Hotels, restaurants and sports facilities will remain closed to in-person visitors.
Krakow loses billions as tourist numbers halve in 2020 amid pandemic
The city suffered an estimated four billion zloty shortfall in revenue.
Sick leave due to mental health rises 50% in Poland amid pandemic
Prescriptions for anti-depressants have also increased.
Christmas gatherings in Poland limited to five guests from outside home
Church attendance is also restricted.
