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Polish FM concerned about situation of Poles working in Netherlands

The Polish foreign minister has expressed concern about the lack of observance of rights of Polish workers in the Netherlands.

Demand for workers in Poland declines further in February - survey

A further decline in the demand for workers in Poland was recorded in February by the Job Offer Barometer survey published on Wednesday.

Coronavirus kills nearly 200 healthcare workers in Poland

The coronavirus epidemic has led to the death of 183 Polish healthcare personnel, Health Ministry data show.

Public increasingly critical of state aid to companies, workers

Public assessments of the level of government support to companies and workers amid the Covid-19 pandemic are currently worse than ever before, a poll by CBOS has shown.

Increase in foreign workers despite coronavirus, stats show

Latest data from Poland’s Social Insurance Institution (ZUS) shows that the number of foreign citizens – specifically, people from countries outside the EU – working in the country has gone up. 

President commemorates workers fallen in 1970 protests

The Polish president has paid tribute to dozens of workers killed by communist police and soldiers during mass protests in 1970 in Baltic-coast cities, saying that the blood shed that day had helped to give birth to a “free Poland”.

Gdańsk marks 50 years since brutal strike suppression

Armed militia confrontations with protestors led to the deaths of around 40 people, while over 1,000 people were injured.

French daily marks anniv's of Poland's worker protests and martial law

A French newspaper has marked the 50th anniversary of worker protests on the Polish coast, and the 39th anniversary of the declaration of martial law by publishing an article entitled the "Unknown war in the middle of Europe".

Poland to adopt German transformation model for mining industry

Poland will adopt a long-term model of transforming its mining industry and departing from its reliance on coal, following the example of Germany, agreed a government delegation and mining unions on Thursday morning after hours of talks.

At end first quarter, 11 pct of Poles worked remotely - stats office

At the end of the first quarter of 2020, 11 percent of Polish workers were working remotely due to the coronavirus epidemic, the Central Statistical Office (GUS) reported on Wednesday.

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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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