The bill would add sexual orientation, gender, age and disability to the categories covered by Poland’s hate crime laws.
Year: 2024
Gdańsk Christmas market voted best in Europe
It received almost 12% of the 753,000 votes cast in an online poll by European Best Destinations.
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Warsaw’s “Robinson Crusoes” who survived in the rubble after the uprising
Stuart Dowell
Most famous among them was pianist Władysław Szpilman.
“The safe is empty,” warns Kraków after city’s debts double in four years
The city authorities have blamed the longstanding former mayor, who left office in May.
Inflation surges in Poland in July after unfreezing of electricity prices
Inflation reached 4.2% in July – the highest level this year – accelerating from 2.6% in June.
Poland to create “community forests” around large cities to protect nature and serve residents
The 14 forests will help create “green rings” around large cities for recreation and to reduce logging.
Polish athletes call for return of Olympic commentator suspended over opening ceremony remarks
Przemysław Babiarz was suspended after saying that Imagine, which was played at the opening ceremony, presents a “communist vision”.
Polish justice minister asks EU parliament to lift immunity of opposition politicians
Mariusz Kamiński and Maciej Wąsik have been charged with violating their ban on holding public office.
Polish parliament approves introduction of “widow’s pension”
The scheme would allow retirees to partially collect both their own and their late spouse’s pension instead of having to choose just one.
Swiftmania hits Warsaw with Eras Tour concerts expected to bring city €44 million
Accommodation prices in Warsaw have soared this week for the nights of Taylor Swift’s three concerts.
Poland suggests Hungary leave EU and join “union with Putin” after Orbán criticism
In a speech on Saturday, Orbán accused Poland of “hypocrisy” for “morally lecturing” Hungary over relations with Moscow.
Polish TV suspends Olympic commentator for “communist” opening ceremony remarks
The decision was criticised by leading politicians, including President Andrzej Duda.
Man to face trial in Poland for offending religious feelings by placing “blasphemous notes” in church
Offending religious feelings is a crime in Poland that carries a prison sentence of up to two years.
Poland to remove criminal liability for officers using firearms during defence of border
NGOs have protested against the legislation, which they say gives officers a “licence to kill”.
