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Teachers' unions say there's no point to discuss suspension of strike yet

Four out of five points offered by the government have been agreed upon by both sides - deputy PM Beata Szydło announced after the Monday's meeting with teachers' union. The negotiations will be continued from 8 a.m. on Tuesday. The chairman of the Polish Teachers' Union, Sławomir Broniarz said that, so far, it's still too early to even discuss the possiblity of suspending the strike decision. Sławomir Witkowicz from the Trade Unions' Forum also said that the government's offer did not lessen the risk of strike.

The disagreement over the Vistulan Boulevards in Warsaw continues

The disagreement over the Vistulan Boulevards in Warsaw continues. Warsaw wants those who lease space there to have new responsibilities, while the owners of the popular clubs say that it's the end of the promenade as we know it. City officials, however, hope the new laws will limit noise and trash from all-night parties.

Inspections in Silesian emergency wards after tragic incidents

All of the emergency rooms in Silesia will undergo an inspection. This was the decision made the minister of health after tragic series of incidents in the emergency wards in Sosnowiec, Zawiercie, Bytom and Dąbrowa Górnicza. Inspectors will verify how long it takes to receive help and the availability of benefits.

Most well-known WOŚP charity volunteer needs help himself

Łukasz Berezak from Szczecin has been known for years as one the most cheerful volunteers for the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity. He helps with fundraising whenever he can despite his own incurable illnesses. Today, he is the one who needs help.

Prosecutor refused to investigate CBA's inaction against Kaczyński

The prosecutor is refusing to open an investigation into the Central Anti-Corruption Bureau potentially not fulfilling its obligations. This concerns the failure to verify the estate declarations made by Jarosław Kaczyński. In February, the Civic Platform MPs had submitted a notification to the prosecutor on this matter. The oppostion maintains that there is a pact of silence regarding the Srebrna company.

Head of press publishers chamber: internet users can sleep soundly

"Internet users can sleep soundly," says the director of the Chamber of Press Publishers. He added that the net will be able to be used as always. Marek Frąckowiak was satisfied with the passing of ACTA 2 by the European Parliament and said it would mainly affect large internet platforms. The new laws will help to protect content creators, however it could take up to two years to streamline Polish and EU laws.

Polish Teachers' Union announced the results of the strike referendum

Nearly 79 percent of all schools and preschools in Poland declared their will to take part in the nationwide strike, the chairman of the Polish Teachers' Union (ZNP), Sławomir Broniarz announced on Thursday. According to the unions, the strike is set to begin on the 8th of April with no end date scheduled.