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Childhood obesity problem in Poland

Every third child in Poland is overweight or obese. They are gaining weight faster than their peers in other European countries. Serious health problems follow as a result.

Equality March in Gdańsk

Some 4.000 people took part in the Equality March in Gdańsk. A counter-demonstration was also organised but luckily there were no clashes as about 1.000 police officers had been in the streets. "Gdańsk unites everybody. Everyone should feel like home in Gdańsk," said the mayor of Gdańsk, Paweł Adamowicz who participated in the march. Local leader of Modern Party announced that they will submit in the parliament a bill legalising civil unions in Poland.

The protest raised public awareness of the problems the disabled must face everyday

Kuba, Adrian, Magda, Wiktoria, their families and loved ones. They were the heroes of the protest that, despite being suspended, has most certainly raised people's awareness with regards to the everyday problems of the disabled in Poland. Behind each of the protesters in a different story and different kind of struggle. They all shared their stories and told us about their needs and how far they are from satisfying them.

Forty days of struggle. The protesters have left the Sejm

"The government doesn't understand us. They don't understand our situation," say the protesting disabled and their caretakers who suspended their protest on Sunday. They had spent 40 days in the Sejm building and on each of them they fought for their demands to be fulifilled. Although the government has passed two bills that better the situation of the disabled, the most important one, a 500 zloty allowance, still hasn't been met.

The disabled and their caretakers suspend the protest after 40 days

After 40 days of hardship in the Sejm, the disabled and their caretakers have decided to suspend the protest. At the press conference that took place after they left the parliament building, the protesters emphasised the main reason for suspension is the safety of the disabled. They also announced that their fight isn't over yet and praised all of those who support their mission. Crowd gathered in front of the Sejm welcomed the protesters with ovation.

Huge pay rise for Law and Justice councillors

Councillors from the ruling Law and Justice party who are working in state-run firms are earning up to twenty two times more than earlier. The youth-wing of the Polish People's Party dug up the information. The opposition claims it's a money grab. Law and Justice has been restrained in its response. One senator claims something needs to be done.

The GDPR comes into force

The GDPR comes into force on Friday. The new regulation is supposed to make our lives easier. So far, there are still lots of questions.

Central Polish Airport in Baranów? Local community raises concerns

The new Central Polish Airport. It hasn't been built yet, but it's already causing a great commotion. It is planned to be built in the small community of Baranów. The locals have doubts and raise questions. They want to know whether or not their homes will be demolished to make place for the new airport and will they really be taken care of? Will they be provided enough help to start a new life? A meeting with a representative of the government did not seem to ease their minds.

Space dreams of kids from Poznań are coming true

Primary school pupils from Poznań will have their first encounter with space. They reached the finals of the "Train Like an Astronaut" programme. Long preparations, hard work and, eventually, the final in which they could connect with the space station. Something they have been dreaming about.

"Guilty but no punishment". Court's decision in the case of interrupting exhibition devoted to General Anders

They are guilty but will not be punished. A judge in Suwałki decided that the protesters who interrupted the opening of an art exhibition, did in fact break the law. The exhibition was devoted to General Władysław Anders and his daughter was also present. She was campaigning to become a Law and Justice senator at the time and so the protesters accused her of disgracefully mixing politics and history. They were taken to court. This verdict is not legally binding.

New information on the shooting near police station in Opole

New information regarding the shooting that took place near the police station in Opole. The investigators have announced the kind of weapon thet was in the hands of the alleged perpetrator. It's still to be confirmed whether or not he fired it. The police claim that he did and that they returned fire. It resulted in the man's death.

Struggle in the Sejm building. Day 37 of protest

Struggle in the parliament building. The Speaker's Guard intervened when the mothers of disabled people tried to hang an English-language banner out of the window. They want their protest to be noticed by those attending the NATO Parliamentary Assembly that starts o Friday. Several hundred foreign guests will be in attendance.

"Nobody is forcing the protesters out of the Sejm"

"I think it would be a bad idea for Janina Ochojska to mediate the talks, as she's the one saying "you have to persist to the very end". Clearly, she represents only one side of the dialogue," said the chief of the prime minister's office, Michał Dworczyk in "Kropka nad i".

Gdańsk Arena will host 2020 Europa League final

The 2020 Europa League final will be held at the Gdańsk Arena in Poland, UEFA's president Aleksander Ceferin announced on Thursday after an executive committee meeting. The 43.000 capacity stadium, which hosted four games at Euro 2012, pipped FC Porto's Estadio do Dragao, which was named as the venue for the 2020 UEFA Super Cup final, played between the winners of the Champions League and Europa League.

Tough fight for a ticket to Russia

World Cup will begin in three weeks and the Polish team is not wasting time. The players train hard and fight for a place in the final squad that will go to Russia. It's the Russian capital city, Moscow where Poland will play against its first group opponent, Senegal.

Man shot dead by the police in Opole

The police shot dead a 43-year-old man in Opole. This dramatic situation took place in front of a police headquarters. The man first broke a window in one of the cars parked nearby. When the officers went out of the station, the man pointed and fired a gun at them. Officers fired back and shot the attacker.