Frequently asked questions about 500+ child benefit in Poland If you work in Poland and your children live with you here, you may be entitled to obtain monthly benefits from a government program Rodzina 500+ (Family 500 PLUS). What is the Rodzina 500+ program and how does it work? A government program Rodzina 500+ or…
Spring 2021 in Poland: 6 public holidays, time change, shopping Sundays, observances & celebrations Shopping Sundays in Poland in spring 2021 March 28, April 25, and June 27 are shopping Sundays in Poland. You can learn more about Sunday trade ban in Poland in our post: shopping Sundays in Poland in 2021. Public holidays and celebrations in…
Poland in March: tips for making the most of your spring in Poland Things to do in Poland in March: re-opened science museums, castles to visit, zoos Please note that the restrictions in seleced provinces in Poland are changing – from March 15, shopping malls, hotels, swimming pools, cinemas, theaters, museums, ski slopes are closed…
Maria Oskroba of Pierogi and More cooking school in Warsaw shares her granny Helena’s best pierogi hacks and gives 10 reasons why (almost) everyone loves Polish dumplings The word PIEROGI (pronounced: pyeh-RROH-ghee) derives from an old proto-Slavic word “pir” meaning a feast or merry gathering. No wonder pierogi is a highlight of a traditional Sunday family dinner…
Winter in Poland: 4 public holidays, 3 shopping Sundays, winter school break. Observances and celebrations in Poland in December, January & February Shopping Sundays in Poland in December 2020, January & February 2021 December 6, December 13, December 20, and January 31, 2021. There is a bill on additional trading Sunday – December 6. On December…
Poland in December: tips for making the most of your winter in Poland Weather in Poland in December In 2020, astronomical winter begins on December 21 with the winter solstice – it’s the day with the fewest hours of sunlight in Poland in the whole year. On a positive note – starting from December 22, the days in Poland get…
Frequently asked questions about health care in Poland and the COVID-19 situation in Poland When you move into a foreign country, one of the necessities is the healthcare service. In Poland, having health insurance is mandatory and also one of the conditions in a visa application process. It is possible to choose from private or…