61 percent Poles believe that the Warsaw Uprising was necessary and should have happened. According to 49 percent respondents The uprising is now important for all Poles, 7 percent claims that few people are interested in the event - according to the latest CBOS survey.more

The airline Wizz Air, which has its base of operations at Krakow Airport, will launch three new connections from the city from the end of October this year - to Bologna, Bucharest and Valencia, the carrier announced in a press release.more

Due to climate change and the record-breaking heat, the labour ministry is considering a solution where employees are dismissed to go home once the maximum temperature is exceeded, reported today's issue of the ‘Dziennik Gazeta Prawna’.more

In the first half of 2024, retail chains organized nearly 9% more promotions than in the same period last year. The largest year-on-year loss was recorded by electronics and household appliances stores. The next places in the ranking included DIY chains, drugstores and pharmacies, as well as cash&carry. more

Interest in advertisements for apartments for rent increased by 12% in June. m/m and 20 percent y/y. - it was reported in the Otodom website report. The most sought-after apartments were 2-room apartments with an area of ​​at least 40 square meters, and one of the most important amenities for tenants was air conditioning.more

LOT Polish Airlines passengers travelling on Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft will be able to use the internet, according to a signed agreement between the national carrier and Viasat. Internet connectivity on board the first aircraft will be available in 2026. - it was reported.more

Poles' attitude to the legalisation of civil partnerships differs depending on whether it concerns same-sex or different-sex unions. 90 per cent of respondents approve of the possibility of formalising unions between a man and a woman, while 52 per cent are in favour of legalising them for same-sex couples, according to the CBOS survey.more

47 per cent of respondents believe that the situation in Poland is heading in the wrong direction. It is viewed positively by 35 per cent of people. Satisfaction with the situation in the country is most often declared by supporters of the Civic Coalition. The most pessimistic are supporters of the Law and Justice party, according to the CBOS survey.more

For the first time since the pandemic, all parts of the catering market in Poland are growing in terms of the number of outlets. The largest number of mobile branches increased - as many as 600 in six months, writes "Rzeczpospolita".more

The highest trust among politicians is currently held by President Andrzej Duda (49 per cent). In second place is the Speaker of the Sejm, Poland 2050 leader Szymon Hołownia (48 per cent), and in third place is Warsaw Mayor Rafał Trzaskowski (45 per cent), according to the July CBOS poll.more

53.9 percent Poles believe that Jaroslaw Kaczynski should stop serving as PiS president. 16.5% support it and 20.4% support it. it is indifferent, while 9.2 percent respondents have no opinion on this matter - according to a SW Research survey for "Rzeczpospolita".more

We are observing a tenfold increase in COVID-19 cases within a month - said Chief Sanitary Inspector Dr. Paweł Grzesiowski. Prof. Robert Flisiak pointed out that a further increase in the number of patients can be expected in the fall. Work is underway to update the vaccine.more

24% of people believe in the chance of receiving a loan to buy their first apartment in the current economic situation. the so-called nest nesters - according to the Otodom study. However, it was added, 40 percent. looks positively into the future, counting on changes in the market and help in financing the apartment.more

Twice as many foreign convicts are currently in Polish prisons than in 2020. The reason is not only the war on the eastern border, "Rzeczpospolita" reported.more

The right to privacy and dignity is still not respected in many hospitals. This can be seen during medical rounds. Some patients are not aware that irregularities occur. In addition, some hospitalized people are afraid to react. The Office of the Patient Ombudsman receives reports in this area.more

The heads of the Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of the Interior and Administration: Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz and Tomasz Siemoniak stressed yesterday that the coordination between the government and the services on the protection of the eastern border has been strengthened and there are fewer attempts to cross it illegally. The head of the Ministry of Defence recalled that from 1 August, Opemore

During the first three days of August 2024, up to an additional 100,000 people may pass through the capital. people. This impressive number of tourists (although they may also include residents of the capital) results from the Taylor Swift concert and, as the example of other concert cities shows, it can generate significant revenues in the tourism industry.more

The presidency of Andrzej Duda is assessed well by 47 per cent of respondents in July, which is 5 per cent more than in June, while 47 per cent of respondents are dissatisfied with the work of the head of state, according to the CBOS poll. The work of the Sejm is positively assessed by 38 per cent of respondents, 1 percentage point less than in June.more

The latest data from the Central Statistical Office showed a noticeable increase in inflation. June is another month in a row of increases in prices of consumer goods and services. According to analysts, the peak of inflation will occur in the first half of 2025.more

In the second quarter of this year, prices of flats on the secondary market in five cities - Warsaw, Łódź, Krakow, Gdańsk and Wrocław - increased from 10 to 31 per cent y-o-y, according to the Metrohouse and Credipass Barometer report. It added that although the number of available units increased, buyer interest declined.more

Children and teenagers "sit" on smartphones and the internet until nightfall. Their sleep has shortened by up to three hours, as indicated by a study by scientists, reports the 'Rzeczpospolita'.more

In the first half of the year, the most frequently sought employees were salespeople, 19% of employees were directed to them their job offers - according to Pracuj.pl data. In second place were manual workers.more

A holiday trip abroad is planned by 76 per cent of Poles surveyed, of which 33 per cent want to go in the low season. - according to the GfK survey. Among the reasons for travelling in the low season, respondents cite lower flight and hotel prices and less siege of popular tourist destinations.more

Nearly 44% of consumers shop in stores according to a previously prepared list of specific products. A year ago, much more people functioned this way, over 58%. The data comes from a report by the Offerista Group, based on the opinion of over a thousand adult Poles who are responsible for shopping in their homes.more

Krzysztof Kieślowski used to say that he is "a unique case of an actor in Poland who excels in all the branches of art he practices - in film, on television, and in the theater." "He was a versatile theater and film artist, and besides, he was a close friend," admitted actor Jerzy Radziwiłowicz.more