- Jul 3
Poland bans mobile phones in primary schools and kindergartens from September 2026
The Polish Sejm has passed a law prohibiting the use of mobile phones and other communication devices in primary schools and kindergartens, with the ban taking effect on 1 September 2026. The vote was 420 in favour, 6 against, and 4 abstentions.
- Jun 16
Polish ruling party shaken after doctor without specialisation ran VIP fast-track and earned 1.6 million PLN at Warsaw public hospital
A 29-year-old doctor without a medical specialisation earned 1.6 million PLN in 2025 while coordinating the emergency department of a Warsaw public hospital and operating a VIP fast-track lane for Civic Coalition politicians and their families. Prime Minister Donald Tusk called the system 'degenerate' and ordered a sweeping audit of public health spending.
