“We have to take care of the citizens of our country,” says the health minister.
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Belarus declares national holiday marking Soviet invasion of Poland
The date “symbolises historical justice and reunification of the Belarusian nation”, says President Lukashenko’s office.
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Church bows to pressure over burial of archbishop accused of sex abuse
Former Archbishop Juliusz Paetz, who faced accusations of sex abuse, was not buried in Poznań Cathedral, following protests against the plan.
New Polish climate minister: “We cannot avoid our responsibility to the planet”
Michał Kurtyka, who last year served as president of the COP24 UN Climate Conference, says he is serious about implementing measures to tackle emissions, air pollution and plastic waste in Poland.
European Parliament condemns proposed “criminalisation of sex education in Poland”
Proposed legislation in Poland is an “alarming, misguided and detrimental” measure “to criminalise sex education”, say MEPS.
Poland’s oldest living Holocaust rescuer gets surprise 100th birthday party
Józef Walaszczyk, who protected over 50 Jews during the German-Nazi occupation, has been honoured as he turns 100.
Veganism is thriving in Poland – but faces a conservative backlash
Daniel Tilles
In conservative Poland, this challenge to traditional cuisine has led to a backlash, with veganism seen as part of a broader threat to Polish culture, values, and even religion.
Security services detain leader of radical nationalist group
The detained man is the publisher of a “Lone Wolf Guide” that “promotes a fascist system and incites ethnic and religious hatred”, reports Do Rzeczy.
Head of Polish Episcopate criticises ruling party for not banning abortion
Archbishop Stanisław Gądecki has “expressed disappointment” that the ruling party has failed to fulfil its promise to “protect life from conception”.
Queuing, weather and formality: Norman Davies on the differences between Brits and Poles
Norman Davies
The historian highlights some cultural differences between Brits and Poles in an exclusive extract from his autobiography.
New opposition speaker restores EU flags to Polish Senate in “return to Western civilisation”
Restoring the EU flags is “a small sign of a return to normality, to the family of Western civilisation”, says the Senate speaker.
Polish state TV celebrates “emotional” arrival of first Pole without a visa in the US
The first Poles have arrived in the United States since Poland was admitted to the Visa Waiver Program.
A short guide to the Polish political scene
Monika Prończuk
As parliament reconvenes, we guide you through the various parties, their positions, and what to expect in the new term.
Independence March safest in history – police report
Police say that their preemptive action helped to ensure the event passed safely.
