What life in Poland looks and feels like beyond the headlines. Features on travel destinations, food culture, historical context, film, festivals, and modern social trends.
A 67-year-old man was brutally beaten in Poznań after intervening to protect a teenage Ukrainian boy from verbal abuse, prompting police to arrest two suspects. The Incident at Kurpińskiego Tram Stop The incident occurred on Friday, July 17, at around 1:00 PM. A 67-year-old man and two men who had...
A pathomorphologist involved in a controversial autopsy at the Warsaw South Hospital has been dismissed from the National Institute of Oncology, following parliamentary intervention announced on Tuesday. Dismissal from the National Institute of Oncology The pathomorphologist who performed the...
The Polish Social Insurance Institution has published a new guidebook clarifying the regulations and procedures for employers conducting mandatory checks on employees utilizing sick leave. New Guidelines on Sick Leave Audits ZUS has released a new guidebook on how to conduct audits on the use of...
Police in Legnica are investigating an attack on two 13-year-old Ukrainian citizens by an unknown woman, as prosecutors launch a nationality-based discrimination case. Police Investigation in Legnica “Police in Legnica are looking into the matter of an attack on two 13-year-old Ukrainian...
Starting August 4, 2026, Polish municipalities will be legally required to monitor and assess the quality of home-based care services provided to seniors, the ill, and individuals with disabilities. Municipal Oversight of Care Quality A legislative amendment to the Social Assistance Act, published...
A tragic incident occurred this morning on Broniewskiego Street in Warsaw’s Żoliborz district, where an 82-year-old woman lost consciousness in a car and could not be revived by emergency responders. Fatal Medical Incident The incident took place near the Plac Grunwaldzki bus stop. The elderly...
Legnica police are investigating a physical assault on two 13-year-old Ukrainian girls, with the Ministry of the Interior and Administration confirming the attack was likely motivated by the victims’ national origin. Investigation into the Legnica Assault The incident occurred last Saturday...
The President has signed the Senior Voucher Act providing up to 2,150 PLN per month for home care, though the program will launch in stages starting September 2026 based on municipal readiness. Phased Implementation Starting September 2026 While the legislation is now signed, the program will not...
Starting October 15, Deutsche Bahn will enforce a strict prohibition on alcohol consumption across 5,400 German train stations to enhance passenger and staff safety following a series of dangerous incidents. New Restrictions on Alcohol Consumption Deutsche Bahn is implementing a sweeping ban on...
The Polish National Health Fund has introduced a comprehensive, free online portal and mobile app offering tailored meal plans and nutritional guidance for individuals managing chronic conditions or seeking healthier lifestyles. A Public Health Tool for Everyone The National Health Fund (NFZ) has...
Our site uses cookies. By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
