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Abortion liberalisation bill will not pass says gov't spokesman

The Polish government spokesman has said a civil initiative bill liberalising abortion laws stands "no chance" of further processing in parliament. Radek Pietruszka/PAP

The Polish government spokesman has said a civil initiative bill liberalising abortion laws stands "no chance" of further processing in parliament.

Opposition likely to win elections if united indicate polls

Polish opposition parties have a good chance of winning the 2023 parliamentary election if they unite against the ruling United Right coalition, two recent polls have shown.

Zelensky decorates Polish city for aiding Ukraine

President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine has awarded the Polish city of Rzeszów the title of "Rescuing City" for the help it has provided to Ukrainians fleeing the country's invasion by Russia.

'Barbarian invaders' must stand before tribunals says president

Andrzej Duda, the Polish president, has called for the "barbarian invaders" of Ukraine to be held responsible for their actions in Bucza and other places if the world is to remain “just and free.”

Only Ukraine can decide its future, president tells Ukrainian parliament

Andrzej Duda, the Polish president, on Sunday, told the Ukrainian parliament in Kyiv that only Ukraine had the right to decide its future.

President to meet Zelensky, address parliament in Kyiv

President Andrzej Duda's visit to Kyiv, on Sunday, will include a meeting with Ukrainian head of state Volodymyr Zelensky and an address to the Ukrainian Verkhovna Rada (parliament), a presidential aide said on Sunday.

Polish parliament adopts basic PIT rate cut to 12 pct from 17 pct

Poland's Sejm, the lower house of parliament, on Thursday voted in favour of reducing the Personal Income Tax (PIT) rate to 12 percent from 17 percent as of July 1, 2022.

Parliament's popularity falls to lowest of current term - poll

The Polish public's opinion of Poland’s lower house of parliament has fallen to its lowest level since the start of this parliamentary term, a new survey has shown.

Most Poles not happy with work of parliament

Up to 61 percent of respondents to a recent poll had a negative opinion of the work of the Sejm, Poland's lower house of parliament, while 50 percent were critical of the Senate and 47 percent of the president.

Polish parties seek consensus on Covid pass for work places

Representatives of Polish parliamentary caucuses met on Wednesday to discuss ways of introducing a Covid vaccination certificate requirement at places of work.

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Long-forgotten piece of Polish art history resurfaces after 149 years

The sketch in oil was painted by Jan Matejko in around 1874 as a preliminary study for his iconic work Prussian Homage and offers a fascinating insight into the artist's creative process.

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Rzeszów scientists develop phone battery that charges in eight minutes and lasts 68 YEARS!

Produced by The Batteries, the new technology has already been dubbed “a game changer” by the industry press, with the firm hoping to begin large-scale production once work on their “pilot factory” is finished.

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