AFP: Discrimination against gay community: Poland still has a long wa 16 May
2min
The sixth-ever International Day Against Homophobia is held on May 17 -- but not many people in Poland will take notice. Here, homosexuality is often still seen as a disease for which one needs treatment. The Catholic Church has set up psychological support groups for gay people who want to "get back on the right track"
John Vargas: Fear of Homophobia.
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John Vargas didn't know what 'homophobia' really meant until recently.(2: 40)
AFP: Battling Islamic extremism in Pakistan 20 February
3min
Pakistan's North West Frontier Province is seen by many as a haven for Islamic extremism ranging from the Taliban to Al-Qaeda. The battle against militancy is one of the key challenges for the country's newly elected civilian parliament.
AFP: Awaiting progress in Poland 05 November
2min
Poland is to get a new government after the right-wing premier steps down on Monday, to be replaced by the head of the victorious liberal party, Donald Tusk. Nurses and medical staff who have been striking for months are delighted by the change. They expect from his Civic Platform nothing less than a full reform of the nation's public health system. Voiced report.
AFP: Chechens see Poland as bridge into Europe 25 January
2min
Since Poland dropped its west-facing borders to join the Schengen free trade zone last month, thousands of Chechen refugees have arrived. Many see Poland as a waystation on their migration further west to Germany or France. This report from the Debak centre for asylum seekers, where many have only one desire: to move away.
AFP: Football Fiasco in Poland 02 May
2min
Poland is playing joint host to the Euro 2012 football championships but little is on track for being ready in time. Stadiums lie in ruins, motorways remain unbuilt and there is still a massive lack of hotels.
AFP: Motherhood and work don't mix in Poland 20 August
2min
Even though Roman Catholicism is well implanted in Poland, the country has one of the lowest birth rates in Europe. In 2005, the figure was 1.2 children per woman and until last year, there were more deaths than births. One of the problems is that women worry they won't be able to reconcile their family life with their working one. And discrimination against young mothers is a real problem.
AFP: Poland flexing its muscles in EU 07 August
1min
Polish President Lech Kaczynski is holding talks with a number of EU leaders this week over his objections to a simplified EU constitution, which is due to be discussed at an EU summit on June 21 and 22. Poland has threatened to veto the proposals for the scaled-down treaty unless concerns over its voting rights within the bloc are addressed, something Germany refuses. Voiced report.
AFP: A year on, twins still at top in Poland 25 July
2min
For a year now Poland has been led by identical twins, President Lech Kaczynski and his prime minister, Jaroslaw. Their Law and Justice Party has held on to power through its conservative coalition, but the government has been seriously weakened by a series of roiling crises. A report looks back on their year in power.
