Five years after the publication of Emile Roemer's report on the systematic exploitation of workers from Central and Eastern Europe in the Netherlands, most of the recommendations have still not been implemented, according to RTL Nieuws. Every day, these people continue to be exploited, Roemer admitted.more
The Polish Writers' Association Abroad has announced the nominations for the 2025 London Literary Prize. The prize honours outstanding books by writers working outside their home country.more
Women in Poland live on average 3.7 years longer than men in good health. In 2024, healthy life expectancy at birth was 61.6 years for men and 65.3 years for women, according to the Central Statistical Office.more
The Irish government is considering extending the period after which refugees can apply for citizenship, according to yesterday's “Irish Times”. The planned tightening of procedures is related to Monday's announcement by the United Kingdom of reforms to its migration policy.more
The state-owned Nito-Chem factory in Bydgoszcz supplied explosives directly to Israel, according to yesterday's “Telegraph” newspaper, citing a report by pro-Palestinian organisations. The Polish company supplies 90 per cent of the TNT imported by the United States.more
Swiss tennis player Roger Federer, winner of 20 Grand Slam singles titles, has been inducted into the Tennis Hall of Fame, the International Tennis Hall of Fame, based in Newport, USA, announced yesterday.more
