Christiaan Paauwe and Alicja Ptak
A change in the law has led to around 40,000 new Ukrainian pupils attending school.
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Poland extends exclusion zone on Belarus border after 64% fall in attempted illegal crossings
“The zone has brought good, concrete results,” says the interior minister.
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Can Poland turn its new humanitarian soft power into hard economic or military benefits?
Michał Stec
Poland has been praised in Western media, visited by politicians and celebrities, and become a logistics hub.
Over 100,000 Ukrainian refugees have found work in Poland since Russian invasion
Around 75% are women and half are employed in unskilled labour.
How are Ukrainians finding their way in Poland? Four refugees’ stories
Agnieszka Wądołowska and Shannon Listopad
Four women from Ukraine share their experiences of fleeing the war and hopes for the future.
More Ukrainians leaving Poland than arriving for first time since Russian invasion
For the last four days the numbers crossing from Poland to Ukraine have been higher than those going in the opposite direction.
Influx of Ukrainian refugees stokes housing shortage in Poland
Anna Rzhevkina
Rental prices, already at record highs, have been pushed up further.
Polish PM appeals to EU for funds to help with Ukrainian refugees
Poland has been the main destination for refugees from Ukraine, with almost 2.7 million people crossing its border since Russia’s invasion.
“You were right about Russia,” UK foreign minister tells Poland
Foreign Secretary Liz Truss also thanked Poland for “supporting those who have fled this appalling war”.
Over 30,000 Ukrainians have started work in Poland since Russian invasion
“We want Ukrainians to be able to stand on their own two feet here in Poland,” says a minister.
UN to open refugee office in Kraków and provide city with financial support
The Polish city is hosting up to 150,000 refugees from Ukraine, causing its population to grow almost 20% in the space of a month.
Poland pushes for EU funds to support countries taking Ukraine refugees
The Polish and German interior ministers have jointly proposed a system under which the EU would grant €1,000 for each refugee.
Ukrainian refugees clean park to thank Polish city for welcome
“They gave us a home, food, clothes. We are happy that at least we can say thank you for it.”
Western public appreciate Poland’s role helping Ukraine refugees, finds international poll
A survey shows strongly positive views towards Poland’s acceptance of refugees among people in the UK, France, Germany, Spain, Italy and the US.
