Stanisław Dziwisz, who for decades served as secretary to Pope John Paul II, is also accused of taking bribes.
Year: 2020
German airline sues Polish state aviation group for abandoned takeover by LOT
State-owned Polish Aviation Group has called the lawsuit “an unjustified attempt to obtain undue compensation”.
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Polish government backs new coal mine despite economic and environmental concerns
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Former PiS politicians indicted for stealing 3 million zloty of clothes donated to Polish Red Cross
Ten people have been indicted for their role in the alleged scheme, including leading figures in the local Red Cross.
Record number of firms registered by foreigners in Poland
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