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Dos and Don’ts for staying in a Polish hospital

August 24, 2018February 6, 2020 Krakow Post 12 Comments

Hospitals can be scary even without language and culture barriers. Here are some dos and don’ts for easing your visit to a Polish hospital as a foreigner

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How to prove you have health insurance in Poland

August 23, 2018 Krakow Post 2 Comments

If you live and work in Poland, you probably have health insurance. If you find yourself going to a Polish hospital, here’s how you can prove it to them.

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A billboard stating false abortion claims, erected as a social experiment
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Debate over Poland’s graphic anti-abortion billboards rages on

June 30, 2018July 2, 2018 Giuseppe Sedia 1 Comment

Graphic anti-abortion billboards, largely unchecked by law, have been a flashpoint for both sides of the heated abortion debate in Poland

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Reducing your waste in Krakow is easier than ever

May 7, 2018May 10, 2018 Agata Pankow 1 Comment

Krakow produces around 320 kg of waste per person each year. Learn how to reduce your share with these tips and links to helpful local initiatives

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How to protect your pet from fireworks noise

December 31, 2017July 1, 2018 Krakow Post 0 Comments

As one of the few days of the year when people in Poland will be setting off loud fireworks, New Year’s Eve can be a very stressful time for your pet. Here are a few tips to make sure he or she feels safe during the celebrations

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Free houseplants to combat indoor smog

December 7, 2017December 31, 2017 Krakow Post 0 Comments

On December 8-9, you can pick up a free houseplant at two locations in Krakow courtesy of city authorities. It

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Tiny best, big problem: a human head louse (not to scale)
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Krakow-Warsaw train delayed due to lice

November 29, 2017December 31, 2017 Krakow Post 0 Comments

A morning train from Krakow to Warsaw was delayed because of two passengers who seemed to be infested with head

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Now available at an apteka near you? (phot. ExtensivelyReviewed)
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Medical marijuana legalized in Poland

November 6, 2017December 30, 2017 Krakow Post 1 Comment

Poland has joined a growing number of countries which have legalized marijuana for medical use. Three months after President Andrzej

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(phot. Enrique Saldivar)
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Unvaccinated kids can attend public nurseries, Krakow City Council decides

September 14, 2017September 14, 2017 Steven Hoffman 0 Comments

Unvaccinated children will continue to be allowed in Krakow’s daycare centers, the City Council has decided. What do you think? Take our reader poll

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alcoholism in Poland
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Rising Alcoholism in Poland: The true cost and how to get help

February 25, 2016March 16, 2016 Nitin Gupta 6 Comments

Alcoholism in Poland has been on the rise for over a decade, creating public and personal health crisis. A Krakow medical student suggests some solutions.

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