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Polish unemployment rate falls to 6.3 pct in April

According to ministry data, the number of unemployed people registered at labour offices in April stood at 1,053,300, which is a decrease of 25,100 from March  see more
Society 12:23
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COVID-19: 6,047 new cases in Poland

On Friday morning the Health Ministry reported 453 new fatalities.  see more
Society 10:36
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Record-breaking cigarette smuggle foiled by Border Guard

The officers found nearly 2.5 million packs of cigarettes, with an estimated value of over EUR 8 million.  see more
Society 08:19
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COVID-19: Poland has around 50 pct population immunity: HM

Adam Niedzielski also stated that in the next two months, Poland would achieve the target of 20 million vaccinated people.  see more
Society 07:39
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Obligation of nose, mouth covering lifted from May 15

The requirement to wear the mask in the open air will be lifted from May 15, so long as a distance of at least 1.5 meters from other people is kept.  see more
Society Thu, 22:35
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Former Belarusian regime prisoner shares his testimony

A man who was arrested for taking part in the anti-regime protests in Belarus reported his stay in custody in Minsk for the independent Belarusian television channel Belsat TV.  see more
Society Thu, 18:37
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COVID-19: 6,431 new cases in Poland

On Thursday morning the Health Ministry reported 510 new fatalities.  see more
Society Thu, 10:38
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Statue of Father Popiełuszko in New York vandalised

The monument was covered with rubbish and anti-Polish slogans were painted on it. The police have issued a message asking for help in finding the perpetrators.  see more
Society Thu, 09:57
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EUR 2.56 mln for Polish-Lithuanian research projects

The National Science Centre (NCN) has announced the results of the second edition of the DAINA competition.  see more
Society Thu, 09:33
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Health Ministry prepares pilot programme to treat young tech addicts

The programme is a response to the threat posed to young people by the frequent use of digital media.  see more
Society Thu, 07:58
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Modern road toll system to be launched in June in Poland

E-TOLL is based on satellite positioning technology and will replace radio technology-based viaTOLL.  see more
Society Wed, 20:41