Last year, more than 220,000 new units were completed in Poland, and our country ranked third in terms of the residential construction intensity index, according to a Deloitte report published yesterday.more
In three years' time, another coronavirus with pandemic potential may emerge. In Poland, however, the threat is not being thought of, and state institutions are not learning from the mistakes made during COVID-19, emphasises today's issue of ‘Dziennik Gazeta Prawna’.more
The shrinkage of human resources in Poland could have disastrous consequences for social security systems and economic development; this could be prevented by, among other things, a well-considered migration policy, according to a report published on Wednesday by Employers of Poland.more
Walks and walks among historic buildings and historic streets are probably one of the best ways to get to know and immerse yourself in the cities we visit. It is best if its biggest attractions are located just a few steps away. According to the latest ranking, there are at least 15 such cities in Europe, including Kraków.more
Nearly 73% of Poles aged 18-35 positively evaluate the announced legislative solution allowing for obtaining a divorce from a notary, which the Ministry of Justice is currently working on.more
There are more and more vacancies in the Polish police. There is a shortage of 12.3 thousand police officers on the front line, there are gaps even in the elite Central Bureau of Investigation of the Police - reports "Rzeczpospolita" today. According to experts, systemic incentives are needed to change this situation.more
Withholding the PESEL number effectively protects against identity theft and fraud, making it more difficult for fraudsters to use the data to take out credit or sign unwanted contracts. So far, 4.5 million Poles have taken advantage of this option, the Ministry of Digital Affairs reported.more
Most, 2/3 of Poles spend their holidays in the country. Short city breaks in large cities such as Warsaw, Kraków, Tricity and Wrocław are also becoming more and more popular - said Magdalena Krucz, director of the Department of Planning and Development at the Polish Tourist Organization.more
An analysis of the documentation of 12 health resorts showed that none of them actually met all the requirements regarding air quality, and yet the Minister of Health confirmed their status without any reservations - reported the Supreme Audit Office (NIK).more
The published report shows that almost 77% of Poles cannot say what the colored stripes on toothpaste tubes mean. In addition, over 15% do not remember what they actually mean. And only nearly 8% of Poles believe that they understand their importance. According to experts, the latter may have and – even worse – spread false information on this issue.more
Due to Ryanair's decision to cut flights from Warsaw-Modlin airport by half - 11 routes will be eliminated and the number of flights on 18 will be reduced, the carrier said. It was noted that the lower number of available seats on planes will translate into higher ticket prices.more
In July, the relatively largest number of new job offers came in services. In this sector, the number of vacancies - with the exception of February - has been increasing since the beginning of the year, and the rate of increase has been relatively high in recent months, according to the latest Job Vacancy Barometer.more
There are eight Polish universities among the thousand best universities in the world. The highest ranked are the Jagiellonian University and the University of Warsaw, which were included in the fifth hundred of the Shanghai List published on Thursday.more
This year, the number of seats offered on Wizz Air flights from Chopin Airport is about 20 per cent higher than a year ago, Wizz Air corporate communications manager Sasha Vislaus said. She added that the key issue for the airline is further development at the capital's airport.more
The Czech portal Kiwi.com, which sells airline tickets, is testing new services in Poland, the Czech Republic, Romania, Slovakia and Hungary - reports "Puls Biznesu". They are intended to provide a refund in the event of a flight cancellation and help find an alternative connection.more
54.6 per cent of Poles declared that they had read a book in the past year, Eurostat reported on Friday. This is slightly above the EU average. Across the EU, 52.8 per cent had contact with a book. Women are more likely to read than men.more
Travel agencies served more customers than in the previous year and exceeded the result from the record-breaking 2019 - reported "Dziennik Gazeta Prawna".more
Poland has many unique places to offer that can charm even the most demanding travelers. From the sea and Masurian lakes to beautiful mountains - our country can delight. Tourists from Spain, Great Britain and Italy have been experiencing this for years. As the latest statistics show, the beauty of Poland is also appreciated by guests from distant countries.more
Price growth in the primary and secondary markets will stabilise at around 10 per cent in the third and fourth quarters, assuming the main macroeconomic variables are maintained, forecast economists at the Polish Economic Institute.more
Twenty-one per cent of respondents take their dog or cat on holiday and 60 per cent leave their pet in the care of relatives or friends, according to a survey conducted for BIG InfoMonitor. Seven per cent of respondents choose to have their pet looked after by a professional pet sitter.more
Since the change of government, hospitals have changed their approach to abortion on medical grounds and are performing it more willingly than under the United Right government, according to a survey conducted by the 'Dziennik Gazeta Prawna'. Its results were discussed in Wednesday's edition of the newspaper.more
There is a shortage of mathematics, foreign language, pedagogy and psychology teachers in schools, and experienced staff are resigning, reports today's "Rzeczpospolita". There are over 20,000 vacancies for teachers in the job banks.more
In the first half of this year's holidays, Turkey, Greece and Egypt were the most popular destinations, according to a report by Wakacje.pl. The company estimates that this year, the offer of travel agencies for the holiday season is 23-24 per cent higher than last year.more
The police detained a 46-year-old man from Kraśnik (Lubelskie Voivodeship), wanted on a European Arrest Warrant, convicted of, among others, for stolen goods, car thefts and burglaries. The man was hiding in Great Britain, the police said.more
Maja and Nikodem - these were the names most frequently chosen by parents for their children in the first half of this year, the Ministry of Digitalisation announced yesterday. Among the least frequently given names, however, were Walentyna and Muaz.more