National mourning in Poland: During the day funeral Pope Francis, i.e. on Saturday, April 26, there will be national mourning in Poland. This was decided by President Andrzej Duda to “pay tribute and express regret” after the death of the Pope. The regulation indicates that “National flags should be lowered to half the mast”, A “public unit of radio and television, licensed broadcasters and editors of journals and magazines take into account during national mourning the need to commemorate his holy pope Francis.”
What about parties? “The presidential regulation itself does not cause such effects. However, it can be made prime minister” – writes the non -incorter. Some mass events have already been canceled or postponed. Generally, however, this is the decision of the organizers and depends on their good will. That is why, for example, in Bielsko-Biała, performances were canceled at the Polish Theater, a concert on Sunday on the occasion of the 1000th anniversary of Bolesław the Brave coronation was postponed, but it was decided that league football matches would take place that day. They will only be preceded by a minute of silence.
Penalties for breaking national mourning? “Non -compliance with national mourning by citizens is not associated with any penalties”, although “national mourning on a given day However, it may affect the more severe treatment us by the authority imposing a penalty for an incredible freak or disturbing peace. “
Shops will be closed? There are also doubts whether the introduction of national mourning means closing shops, cafes and restaurants on Saturday. None of these things. They will be normally open all day. What's more, due to the fact that next week there is the so -called Picnic, stores will also be open on Sunday, April 27. One of the few commercial Sundays in the year falls.
Sources: Unnlavator.pl, Interia.pl, Onet, Chancellery of the President