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Poland Plans Social Security Support for Artists

As many as 85% of actors say their financial situation forces them to take jobs outside their artistic profession. More than half have also...

Disinformation Is Growing as Online Content Expands. Experts Warn That AI Is Strengthening Its Impact

The scale of disinformation is growing alongside the rapid increase in online content, while new technologies — including artificial intelligence — are further amplifying...

“AI Won’t Replace Me”: Unrealistic Optimism Shapes How Poles View Artificial Intelligence

Poles are more likely to believe that the negative consequences of artificial intelligence will affect others rather than themselves or their close ones. The...

UOKiK Orders Universities to Refund Students for Unlawful Tuition Increases, Imposes Multi-Million Fines

The President of Poland’s Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) has issued decisions concerning unlawful tuition fee increases during ongoing studies. The case...

Generative AI in Law: Growing Adoption, Growing Risks

The use of generative artificial intelligence in legal practice is growing, but new threats are emerging along with it—from large language model hallucinations to...

Vehicle Confiscations from Drunk Drivers Boost State Revenue, Exceeding PLN 57 Million in Three Quarters of 2025

Between 1 January and 30 September 2025, Polish tax offices received 4,400 court rulings ordering the confiscation of vehicles. By comparison, from 14 March...

Not All Refugees Are Viewed Equally: Origin Influences Social Acceptance in Poland

Poles are more supportive of accepting refugees from Ukraine than those from the Middle East and Africa, according to the latest report titled “What...

New Bill Aims to Secure Health and Pension Rights for Professional Artists

The number of artists, creators, and performers in Poland in 2024 amounted to around 62,400 people, with musicians making up the largest group (around...

Polish Workers’ Preferences and Expectations for a Four-Day Workweek: Insights from SWPS Study

The Ministry of Labor recently announced a call for applications to pilot a shortened workweek, and researchers from SWPS University examined current perceptions among...

Profits from Lies: How Fake News Has Become a Competitive Tool in Business

Disinformation is no longer just a problem for politics and the media—it is increasingly becoming a powerful tool in the world of business. Global...

They Want to Move Out, But Can’t: Young Adults in Poland Struggle to Find Housing

They’d like to move out of their parents' homes—but they have nowhere to go and no money to afford it. For many young Poles,...

Russia’s Disinformation Tactics and Their Impact on Polish Voters

On May 18, presidential elections will be held in Poland. Amid growing tensions and divisions, media expert and communication theorist Dr. Karina Stasiuk-Krajewska, Associate...

Vaccination Gap Among Ukrainians in Poland: IMiD Foundation Launches Campaign to Boost Immunization

Differences in vaccination schedules, language barriers, lack of familiarity with the Polish immunization system, and concerns about vaccine side effects are among the most...

One in Four Poles Faces a Serious Mental Health Crisis at Least Once in Their Lifetime

The Pomagam.pl Foundation reminds us that statistically, every Polish family may face a serious mental health crisis at least once in their lives. A...
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