The education ministry estimates that between 20,000 and 80,000 new Ukrainian pupils will now start attending school.
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Belarus border crisis: most Poles oppose asylum rights for migrants and support expanded use of firearms
This year has seen a renewed migration and security crisis on Poland’s border with Belarus.
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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.
Biden draws on Poland’s anti-communist history to inspire Ukraine resistance in Warsaw speech
The US president also praised the Polish people for “opening their hearts and their homes” to Ukrainian refugees.
Poland deserves help with refugees but “won’t go begging” for it, says Kaczyński
Poland will also not support any system to relocate the refugees to other countries against their will, says the ruling party chairman.
Sean Penn teams up with Polish city to help Ukrainian refugees
His NGO, CORE, will provide Kraków with organisational and material support.
