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Central Government, Ministries and Agencies
Links related to governmental structure, actions and policies. |
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| Central Government | ||
| Site | Abstract | Languages |
| Constitutional Tribunal | Basic data on decisions of the Tribunal. | |
| Government | Information about politics, economics and many links to government institutions. | |
| National Security Bureau | A security agency subordinate to the president. Addresses domestic and international security issues. | |
| Parliament - Lower House (Sejm) | Structure, history, legislative documents, audio and video and much more. The Sejm Chronicle and Parliament Publishing House also have sites. | |
| Parliament - Upper House (Senate) | Profiles of senators, committees and caucuses. | |
| President | Profile of the president and information about the cabinet. | |
| Prime Minister | Information service of the Chancellery. | |
| Supreme Court | History of the court and various documents. | |
| Ministries and Agencies | ||
| Site | Abstract | Languages |
| Academy of Sciences | Structure and activities of the Academy. | |
| Agency for Agricultural Market | Press releases and news. | |
| Agency for Agricultural Reconstruction and Modernization | Supports the acceleration of structural changes in agriculture and rural areas. | |
| Agency for Enterprise Development | Part of the Ministry of Economy. Assists small businesses. | |
| Agency for Foreign Investment | Promotes trade and investment in Poland. | |
| Agency for Industrial Development | A joint stock company owned by the Treasury. Participates in the privatization process. | |
| Agency for Municipal Development | Advises local governments. Formed by the Ministry of Finance. | |
| Border Guards | Border crossing statistics and general information. | |
| Center for Testing and Certification | Provides accreditation. Subordinated to the Prime Minister. | |
| Central Electoral Commission | An archive of past election results. | |
| Central Statistical Office | Regularly updated data and information about ordering data posted on the site. The Central Library of Statistics is also on-line. | |
| Commission for Civil Rights Protection | Information on the commissioner and the office. | |
| Committee for European Integration | Coordinates policy relating to Poland's integration with the European Union. | |
| Committee for Standardization | Description of the Committee's responsibilities. English version under construction. | |
| Inspector General for the Protection of Personal Data | Oversees digital privacy rights. | |
| Institute of Atomic Energy | Oversees nuclear safety. | |
| Institute of International Affairs | Associated with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. | |
| Main Health Inspectorate | Includes information about the response to bioterrorism. | |
| Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development | Reports and publications of their programs. | |
| Ministry of Defense | Press releases, profiles of ministers and sections for the separate components of the armed forces. There is an alternate URL. | |
| Ministry of Economy and Labor | Structure and responsibilities of the ministry. | |
| Ministry of Education and Sport | Profiles of ministers and other information. English version under construction. | |
| Ministry of Environment | Texts of laws, very complete contact information, a list of publications and news. | |
| Ministry of Finance | Economic reports and data. The ministry has an alternate URL. | |
| Ministry of Foreign Affairs | Policy positions, consular information and information about Poland in NATO. | |
| Ministry of Health | Links and health related material. | |
| Ministry of Infrastructure | Government plans, a telephone directory and more. The Civil Aviation Administration also has a site. | |
| Ministry of Internal Affairs and Administration | Ministerial structure, contact information and documents. | |
| Ministry of Justice | Information on law and legal issues. | |
| Ministry of the Treasury | Profiles of ministers and documents. The ministry has an alternate URL. | |
| National Atomic Energy Agency | A description of the organization and its responsibilities. | |
| National Bank | Monetary policy, legislation and statistics. | |
| National Council on Radio and Television | Regulations and contact information. | |
| National Fund for Environmental Protection and Water Management | A telephone directory, newsletter and more. | |
| National Library | Main archive of the Polish libraries. | |
| National Security Bureau | A security agency subordinate to the president. Addresses domestic and international security issues. | |
| Navy | Forces, organization and news. | |
| Office of Civil Service | Basic information and press releases. | |
| Office of Competition and Consumer Protection | Legislation and regulations. | |
| Office of Housing and Urban Development | Agency with responsibility for monitoring safety in transportation, construction and other areas. | |
| Office of Labor | Labor statistics. | |
| Office of Public Procurement | The organization that manages contracts for the purchase of services and goods for government. | |
| Office of Technical Inspection | Inspects hazardous workplace environments and materials. | |
| Plenipotentiary for EU Accession | Involved in Poland's efforts to join the EU. Position papers are available. | |
| Police | Crime data and police history. | |
| Securities and Exchange Commission | Responsible for the capital market. | |
| Social Security Service | Describes programs and services. | |
| State Archive | Publications and coordinates for local archives. | |
| State Committee for Scientific Research | The primary government agency funding research and development. | |
| State Mining Authority | Responsible for natural resource management and worker safety. | |
| State Railways | Train schedules and information. | |
| Supreme Chamber of Control | Responsible for auditing government institutions. | |
Institutes and NGOs
Pages related to non-governmental organizations and institutes in Poland. |
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| Site | Abstract | Languages |
| All-Poland Alliance of Trade Unions | A confederation of labor unions. | |
| Amnesty International | The Polish branch of this human rights organization. | |
| British Council | The NGO's Poland page. | |
| Delegation of the European Commission | The EU's official presence in Poland. | |
| Federation for Women and Family Planning | Advocates for abortion rights and the improvement of reproductive health care. | |
| Foundation for Polish Science | An independent agency promoting science and the humanities. | |
| Foundation for the Advancement of Science (PFUN) | Promotes science education and research. | |
| Humanitarian Action | Describes humanitarian aid programs. There is an alternate URL. | |
| Institute of Public Affairs | A public policy think tank. | |
| Jewish Community | Information about activities, religious and secular issues. | |
| National Bar | The national organization for lawyers. | |
| Press Freedom Monitoring Center | Promotes open access to information and the safety of journalists. | |
| Women's Rights Center | Strives to change laws to promote equality and to educate society about gender issues. | |
| World Bank | Poland Office. | |
Political Parties and Politicians
Links to political parties in Poland. |
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| Political Parties | ||
| Site | Abstract | Languages |
| Alliance of the Democratic Left | Party associated with Aleksander Kwasniewski. | |
| Civic Platform | News and the party program. | |
| Family League (LPR) | Various information on the party. | |
| Freedom Union (UW) | Organization of this party, news and documentation. | |
| Green Party | Information on this green party. | |
| Law and Justice Party (PiS) | Contact information, members and the platform. | |
| Left Forum | Forum of the Left Alternative group. | |
| Movement for Reconstruction of Poland | Information about the party. | |
| Polish Communist Party ( KPP ) | Information on the party. | |
| Polish Peasants' Party (PSL) | Information about the agrarian-based party. | |
| Polish Socialist Party | Information on this socialist party. | |
| Solidarity | The Independent and Self-Governing Trade Union. | |
| Union for Real Politics | Contact information, members and the platform. | |
| Union of Labor | News and the party program. | |
| Union of Left Democrats | A parliamentary association of the left. | |
| Workers' Democracy | Information on the party. | |
| Politicians | ||
| Site | Abstract | Languages |
| Lech Kaczynski, leader of Law and Justice | Official city of the Leader of Law and Justice party. | |
| Leszek Balcerowicz | Learn about his role in Poland's transformation. | |
Regional Sites
Links to specific regions of Poland. |
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| Site | Abstract | Languages |
| Bialystok - Statistical Office | Publications and statistical bulletin. | |
| Bielsko-Biala City Council | Information on the city council. | |
| Dolnoslaskie Voivodship - Statistical Office | Limited information is available. | |
| Dolny Slask Province | Information on the district. | |
| Gdansk City | Information for tourists. | |
| Katowice - Statistical Office | Basic information and a description of how to obtain more data. | |
| Kielce - Statistical Office | Basic information and a description of how to obtain more data. | |
| Krakow - Statistical Office | Local statistical data. | |
| Kujawsko-Pomorskie - Statistical Office | Local statistical data. | |
| Kujawsko-pomorskie Voivodship - Statistical Office | Local statistical data. | |
| Lodz - Statistical Office | Local statistical data. | |
| Lodz Local Government | History of the city and city authorities. | |
| Lodz Province | Local statistical data. | |
| LOGIN | Coordinates info on local government development in Bulgaria, Latvia, Russia, Poland, Lithuania, Ukraine and Hungary. | |
| Lubelskie Voivodship - Statistical Office | Local statistical data. | |
| Malopolska Province | Local government. | |
| Mazovia - Statistical Office | Information on the district. | |
| Mazowiecki Province | Local government. | |
| Olsztyn - Statistical Office | Local statistical data. | |
| Opole - Statistical Office | Local statistical data. | |
| Opole Province | Information on the region. | |
| Podkarpackie Province - Statistical Office | Local statistical data. | |
| Podlaskie Province | Local statistical data. | |
| Pomorskie Province | Local statistical data. | |
| Poznan - Statistical Office | Local statistical data. | |
| Rzeszow - Statistical Office | Local statistical data. | |
| Slask Province | Information on the district. | |
| Swieokrzyskie Province | Local statistical data. | |
| Szczecin - Statistical Office | Local statistical data. | |
| Warmia-Mazuri Province | Information on the district. | |
| Warsaw - Bemowo Commune | Information on the district. | |
| Warsaw - Bialoleka Commune | Information on the district. | |
| Warsaw - Bielany Commune | Information on the district. | |
| Warsaw - Rembertow Commune | Provides information about the local authorities, economy and more. | |
| Warsaw - Statistical Office | The local statistical office for the capital. | |
| Warsaw - Targowek Commune | Information on the district. | |
| Warsaw - Ursynow Commune | Information on the district. | |
| Warsaw City Administration | Administration and authorities in Warsaw. | |
| Zachodniopomorskie Province | Information on the district. | |
| Zielona Gora - Statistical Office | Local statistical data. | |
News and Media
Online Polish newspapers, journals, publications and information. |
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| Site | Abstract | Languages |
| BBC Polish Section | Polish language BBC coverage. | |
| Gazeta Wyborcza | On-line version of the well-known newspaper. | |
| Polish Press Agency | Information and links. | |
| Polish Radio | Listen to news and music via Real Audio. | |
| Polish Television | Programs, news and other information. | |
| Polityka | An on-line journal. | |
| Reporter | A news service. | |
| Reuters | The news agency's Polish affiliate | |
| Rzeczpospolita | An on-line news source. | |
| Sejm Chronicle | Parliament's newspaper. | |
| Transitions Online | TOL covers the states of East Central Europe and the former Soviet Union, providing news and analysis with a local angle. | |
| Warsaw Business Journal | Business, economic and political news. | |
| Warsaw Voice | An on-line version of the English language paper. | |
Search Engines
Searchable sites with information pertinent to Poland. |
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| Site | Abstract | Languages |
| Anarvista | Search engine. | |
| Catalogue of Polish WWW Pages | News and categorized directory. | |
| Flob.net | Search Engine. | |
| Infoseek | Search Engine. | |
| Inside Poland | News and links. | |
| Onet | Search Engine. | |
| Poland.pl | Search engine. | |
| Polish World | News and net directory. | |
| Virtual Poland | Search engine. | |
| WOW! | Search engine. | |
Miscellaneous Sites
Other related links. |
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| Site | Abstract | Languages |
| Chamber of Commerce | Advocates for business interests. | |
| Law Library | The US Library of Congress guide to Polish law. | |
| Lex | Polish Law Server. | |
| Polonia.org | Information and links to sites about Poland. | |
| US Embassy | US government activities. | |
| Warsaw Stock Exchange | Monitor investments in Poland. | |
| Who Is Who in Poland | Look up names or functions, and find out who is who. | |
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