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Polish, Slovak leaders back 2022 Winter Olympics bid
Poland and Slovakia backed a joint bid to host the 2022 Winter Olympics on Wednesday hoping to win the first Games for the two central European countries. Continue reading
Polish prime minister hospitalized with infection
The office of Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk says he has been hospitalized with an acute infection of the respiratory duct. Continue reading
Poland’s ruling party seeks charges against opposition leader
The party of Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Thursday it would vote to have the country’s main opposition leader tried at a special tribunal on charges of leading a witch hunt against rivals while his party was in power. Continue reading
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The growing unpopularity of the Polish prime minister
POLAND’S centrist government is being battered on all sides. Growth is slowing, unemployment remains high, and a combination of austerity and scandal is stoking public discontent. Jaroslaw Kaczynski, leader of the opposition Law and Justice party, has gained a new lease of life. A rally this autumn drew a large crowd, and several opinion polls put his party in the lead. Continue reading
Polish PM spares minister over stadium debacle
Poland’s premier spared his sports minister on Wednesday over the postponement of a World Cup qualifier with England, saying she was not directly liable for the failure to close the roof ahead of heavy rain. Continue reading
Both Shale Gas And Nuclear Are Priorities For Country
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said Thursday that the development of both shale gas and nuclear energy are priorities for the country and denied that the country’s ambition to build its first nuclear power plant is flagging.
“For the Polish government, nuclear energy and, of course, investments in shale gas are priorities,” Mr. Tusk said. “Nothing has changed in this regard.” Continue reading
Poland to start funding IVF fertility treatment
Poland’s Prime Minster Donald Tusk announced plans on Monday to finance in-vitro fertilization treatment for couples, setting himself on a collision course with conservatives who say the procedure violates Catholic doctrine. Continue reading
Poland reviewing rain-delayed qualifier
The Polish government has begun an inquiry into the embarrassing delay of this week’s Poland-England World Cup qualifier because the open stadium roof allowed rain to waterlog the field. Continue reading
Polish premier to ask for vote of confidence to shore up backing
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, whose coalition has a majority in parliament, said on Thursday he would ask for a vote of confidence on Friday to show support for his policies. Continue reading
Polish PM seeks course through economic storm
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk will try to persuade voters on Friday he is the best man to deal with an economic slowdown that has made one of eastern Europe’s most stable governments look suddenly vulnerable.
Tusk, in a speech setting out his response to the faltering economy, is likely to announce some measures to try to stimulate growth, as well as limited reforms aimed at making public finances more streamlined. Continue reading
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How I Write My Historical Novels
Canadian-Polish author Eva Stachniak is revealing how she worked on her bestselling novel "The Winter Palace". Więcej
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Johanna Kern’s fantasy world (LISTEN to our interview with Johanna Kern)
Johanna Kern, a Canadian of Polish descent, first began her career as a professional actress in Europe, and moved to…
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Newsfeed from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland
We are pleased to offer an official newsfeed from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland: Ministry of…
