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Gov't to pay 14th monthly pension this year again

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The Polish government has decided to pay out PLN 11.4 billion (EUR 2.45 billion) in an additional allowance for old-age pensioners to cushion the impact of high inflation.

Medical Council advises booster shot for priority groups

Poland's Medical Council has recommended senior citizens, people with chronic diseases and medical staff get a third Covid vaccine.

Gran-tastic! Retired grannies turn old socks into cuddly toys for sick children

Beginning their venture with stuffed monkeys, the retirees have now expanded their oeuvre to include among other things cuddly cats, dogs and owls for the University Centre of Paediatrics Central Clinical Hospital in Łódź.

Take a break! Charity creates golden memories taking vulnerable seniors on ‘mini vacations’

Concerned about those trapped in stifling hot apartments, Mali Bracia Ubogich have responded by taking those in their care on scenic day-trips with local volunteers.

Only one in six Poles over the age 60 works - analysts

In 2020, only 17.7 percent of Poles above the age of 60 were working, analysts at the Polish Economic Institute have reported.

Kind-hearted cop raises over 140k for OAP robbed of life savings

Paulina Ziobro sprang into action after Warsaw pensioner Weronika reported the theft of 10,000 zł, wedding rings and other jewellery left by her late husband.

OAP sends internet wild with his extraordinary transformation from portly pensioner into strapping senior

After letting himself go following retirement, the 67-year-old OAP from Wałbrzych now has 6.3 million YouTube views and over 30K followers on Instagram after his amazing transformation.

Poland launches vaccination of 70+ senior citizens

Senior citizens over 70 can register for a coronavirus vaccination from Friday, a week after people over 80 started to sign up for a jab.

Poland starts registering older seniors for Covid-19 vaccination

The head of the Polish PM's office has announced that nearly 128,000 senior citizens over 80 years of age have already registered for a Covid-19 vaccination.

Poland launches vaccination of senior citizens

Senior citizens over 80 years of age can register for coronavirus vaccination from Friday, and people aged 70-79 will be able to apply for the jabs a week later.

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

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