Iwona Lejman

Poland's abortion dilemma

A Polish woman who was refused an abortion despite doctors' warnings that giving birth could damage her eyesight has taken Poland to the European Court of Human Rights in…

Enterprising Poles set up shop in Central Europe

When Poland joined the European Union in May 2004, thousands of Poles decided to seek jobs in the UK, Ireland and Sweden, the three countries that opened up their labour…

Poles bring some life back to Germany's depressed regions

The most pessimistic scenarios of Poland's membership in the European Union spoke of large numbers of foreigners buying up property in the country. As it turned out, this…

Central Europe's youth joins forces to increase cooperation among Visegrad citizens

Students, graduates, young professionals and NGO leaders of Central European countries came together in Warsaw this week to discuss the current challenges of Visegrad co…

Germans head to Poland in hope of better job prospects

We've often brought stories on the movement of workers from Eastern Europe to Western Europe but now one that breaks the rule. An increasing number of Germans from the…

Concern in Poland about values as students abuse teachers.

Poland is also asking questions about its youth. The nation was shocked last month when a video was aired on nationwide television showing 17 and 18-year-old students…