Twenty percent of Poles over the age of fifteen experience vision problems, a figure that rises sharply with age, the Polish Radio news agency IAR reported on Saturday. One in five Poles suffers from vision problems.Photo: rangizzz/shutterstock.com Citing a new study titled "How Poles See: Policy Brief," the agency wrote that by their fifties, as many as
This week leading professors of law continue to dispute whether we can divide judges in Poland into legitimate judges and "neo" (i.e. illegitimately nominated) judges. Leading professors of law at loggerheads on the Polish Constitution - Marcin Matczak (L) and Ryszard Piotrowski. Photos in montage: Adrian Grycuk/CC 3.0/Wikipedia The constitutional crisis continues in Poland, evidenced this month by
The trial of Dr. Maria Kubisa, a gynecologist accused of aiding in abortion, has begun at the District Court in Szczecin. The doctor is the head of the gynecology department at a hospital in Prenzlau, Germany, and also works in northwestern Poland. Dr. Maria Kubisa appeared in the District Court in Szczecin, northwestern Poland, for her
Poland may lose over 2 million workers by 2035, roughly one-eighth of its current workforce, according to a report by the Polish Economic Institute (PIE) think tank. Pixabay LicenseImage by Ahmad Ardity from Pixabay The report highlights the profound impact that demographic changes could have on the country’s labor market. "Demographic shifts may force adjustments in Poland's economic model," Andrzej
The star, well-known worldwide for her role in 'Dirty Dancing,' is set to travel to Poland soon to promote her upcoming movie, 'A Real Pain.' US actor Jennifer Grey attends the premier of the film A Real Pain at the BFI London Film Festival, in London, Britain, 13 October 2024. The 68th edition of the annual
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has faced a wave of criticism following his announcement to temporarily suspend asylum applications in Poland. Polish PM Donald Tusk.Photo: PAP/Paweł Supernak The decision, which he defended as necessary for national security, has sparked intense debate both domestically and across Europe. Human rights organizations and several European governments have voiced concern over
Poland is open to legal migrants, but they must be willing to integrate into society without compromising national security, Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Saturday as he unveiled his government's new migration strategy. Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk speaks at a convention of his governing Civic Platform (PO) party in Warsaw on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024.Photo: PAP/Paweł Supernak Speaking
A Polish Radio feature entitled "Therapy" has received a Special Commendation in the Audio Investigation category at the Prix Europa awards ceremony in Berlin. A Polish Radio feature entitled "Therapy" has been singled out for praise at the Prix Europa awards ceremony in Berlin. The 32-minute report by Żaneta Walentyn investigates a series of tragic incidents
Prominent Polish priest Tadeusz Rydzyk has been accused of corruption and receiving funds from the country's previous right-wing government in exchange for political support. Tadeusz RydzykPAP/Tytus Żmijewski At a news conference on Thursday, lawmaker Roman Giertych alleged that Rydzyk, who runs the influential Catholic media outlets Radio Maryja and TV Trwam, received "protection fees" from the former administration. Giertych claimed that Rydzyk was
Mushrooms are thriving in Polish forests following the recent heavy rains. However, health officials are advising people not to pick mushrooms in areas that have been affected by flooding. In Polish forests, mushrooms have begun to flourish after heavy rains. However, health authorities are warning against foraging mushrooms from flood-affected areas.Fabian Wiktor/Pexels.com/CC0 After a long period of
