In the first quarter of 2024, Poles were generally satisfied with the life of them and their families, according to a CBOS analysis. The situation in workplaces was also assessed positively. However, the political situation in recent months has been perceived critically.more

The obligation for taxi drivers to have a Polish driving license, which enters into force on June 17, 2024, may result in several thousand drivers disappearing from the market. As a result, by 10-20 percent the number of available transport services in large cities will decrease, the prices of services will increase and budget revenues will decrease - according to a new report.more

Only 51 per cent of Poles maintain a positive view of the European Union. 38 percent relate to it neutrally, and 11 percent. - negatively. In ten member states, the Community enjoys a better rating, 'Rzeczpospolita' reported today.more

Italy, Spain and Greece are the most popular tourist destinations from Poland for this year's May holiday, according to Ryanair data. According to the carrier, flights to Italian and Greek islands are becoming increasingly popular.more

A study has evaluated everything from rainfall and car free places to walking trails and general safety.more

Poles are not afraid that the war that is taking place in Ukraine will move to our country. In two years, the feeling of security has improved, reports today's 'Rzeczpospolita'.more

The number of foreigners transferred to Poland under readmission, the so-called Dublin III agreement and other agreements and arrangements is increasing, according to data provided by the Border Guard. The reason is, among other things, migration pressure.more

51 per cent of respondents answered 'no' or 'rather not' to the question of whether the ruling coalition is fulfilling its election promises, according to an Ipsos poll for OKO.press and TOK FM. Among the dissatisfied are voters of the Left and the Third Way, the commentary indicated.more

Elana Milmann, 77, from Israel, and Juliusz Gorzkoś, 72, from Sierpc, who recently discovered they were siblings, were due to meet in Warsaw yesterday. The meeting did not take place, hampered by Iran's overnight attack on Israel.more

72 per cent of respondents are not concerned that the 4-day week will result in reduced productivity, 19 per cent of respondents hold the opposite view, according to the ClickMeeting survey. At the same time, 24 per cent of those questioned believe they have too many responsibilities at work.more

Poland will be the second largest bail system country in Europe from 2025. 'We are creating a huge circular economy project for packaging,' stated Marcel Rakowski, president of PolKa - Polska Kaucja, one of the system operators in Poland. The deposit system will force a change in consumer habits, he pointed out.more

Positive or neutral attitudes towards employees from Ukraine are held by 78 per cent of employers; 41 per cent of the general public believe that there is a lower increase in wages due to Ukrainian immigrants, according to data presented in the 'Polish Labour Market Barometer' report by Personnel Service.more

Poland was ranked 23rd in the ranking of the most attractive countries for investors in the world - according to the FDI Confidence Index ranking prepared by Kearney experts. Among emerging markets, Poland ranks 7th.more

Poles' assessments of the material situation of their households have improved; 52 per cent say they live at an average level, according to a CBOS survey published yesterday. A modest life was indicated by 14 per cent of respondents, while 1 per cent said they were living very poorly.more

From June 17, every driver employed to transport people in Poland will have to have a Polish driving license. The TOR Economic Advisory Team estimates that, as a result, course prices may increase by up to 50%. - reports "Dziennik Gazeta Prawna".more

A poll by the Pollster Research Institute for the 'Super Express' shows that 54 per cent of respondents are in favour of the availability of the morning-after pill without a prescription, according to yesterday's 'Super Express'.more

PiS recorded the highest support among rural residents, while the Civic Coalition won in cities. The larger the cities, the more KO's advantage grew - according to an exit poll conducted yesterday by Ipsos. KO's electorate predominates among company owners, directors and students; PiS was voted for by, among others, farmers and retirees.more

The Golden Beach Award 2024 competition selected the best beaches in the world. Number one is the beach on the island of Bora-Bora in French Polynesia, but the ranking includes one beach from Poland.more

44 per cent of respondents rate the functioning of the Roman Catholic Church positively, while 45 per cent rate it negatively. - according to the latest CBOS poll. Opinions are slightly worse than six months ago.more

According to ZUS data, in 2023, 0.4% more medical certificates for own illness were issued to persons insured with the Institute than in 2022. Most of them concerned diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue. At the same time, mental and behavioral disorders are becoming an increasingly common cause of absence.more

Hungarian airline Wizz Air has launched two new routes from Gdansk airport. Travellers will be able to fly to Valencia in Spain and Rome in Italy, the carrier announced on Tuesday.more

According to 53.5 per cent of respondents, the advantages of Poland's membership in the EU outweigh the disadvantages, according to 24.7 per cent of respondents the advantages and disadvantages balance each other out and 16.7 per cent claim that the disadvantages outweigh the disadvantages, according to an IBRiS poll for "Rzeczpospolita".more

Every fourth employer feels the outflow of Ukrainian employees from the Polish labor market - according to the latest "Polish Labor Market Barometer" by Personnel Service. It was added that 43 percent entrepreneurs have staff from the East on their staff, by 6 percentage points. less than a year ago.more

Work is underway on the central database on the housing market. The project will be launched in stages - reported "Dziennik Gazeta Prawna". The newspaper points out that the need to launch a portal with apartment prices has been mentioned many times by former Minister of Development Waldemar Buda.more

Average prices of flats on the secondary market have increased between 19 and 41 per cent in individual cities. Compared to 2021, the availability of flats has worsened, according to the Metrohouse and Credipass Barometer report published on Wednesday.more