The 71-year-old, who served almost 30 years in prison, was pictured landing in Warsaw on Saturday.
Year: 2024
Parliament strips Polish opposition leader Kaczyński of immunity from prosecution
The PiS chairman is accused of hitting an activist during a scuffle at a commemoration of the Smolensk plane disaster.
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Intel suspends planned new plants in Poland and Germany for two years
The announcement comes just days after Poland’s government revealed it had received EU approval to provide state aid for the project.
Poland deploys military police to protect evacuated flood zones from looters
Anyone caught stealing from victims of the disaster “will be severely punished”, says the defence minister.
Poland announces 1 billion zloty support fund for flood victims
Up to 10,000 zloty in immediate aid will be available as well as larger amounts for long-term reconstruction.
Did Ukrainian war refugees drive up Poland’s rental prices?
Adam Czerniak
The impact of wartime migration on the Polish rental market has been much smaller than commonly thought.
Ukrainian draft dodgers should not get social benefits in EU countries, says Polish foreign minister
Radosław Sikorski’s remarks were welcomed by his Ukrainian counterpart, Andrii Sybiha.
Why does next year’s Polish presidential election matter so much?
Aleks Szczerbiak
Defeat would scupper the ruling coalition’s chances of governing effectively during the rest of its term of office.
Poland to declare state of emergency over floods and appeals to EU for help
Torrential rain has seen the south of Poland devastated by floods, with at least two deaths reported so far.
Polish opposition holds protest against “violation of law” by government “representing foreign interests”
PiS leader Jarosław Kaczyński claimed that the government wants to destroy the Polish state so that Poles can be brought under external control.
Floods claim first life in Poland as PM warns residents to obey evacuation orders
Southern parts of the country have been overwhelmed by torrential rain.
Business groups express concern at Polish government’s minimum wage hike
The decision was, however, welcomed by trade unions.
Poland gets green light from EU for Intel chip plant
Poland will provide over 7.4 billion zloty (€1.7 billion) in state aid for the investment.
German archive returns items to families of Polish victims of concentration camps
The objects, which included watches, jewellery, wedding rings, letters and photographs, were handed over at a ceremony in Warsaw.
