The demonstration was led by Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, the exiled Belarusian opposition leader, who called the vote a “farce”.
Agata Pyka
Polish parliament passes bill changing who will confirm winner of presidential election
The legislation was strongly opposed by PiS, who claimed that such a change would be “unconstitutional”.
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Poland, France, Germany and Italy to jointly develop cruise missiles
“The aim is to establish cooperation in the development of our key deep strike capability,” said Poland’s defence ministry.
Polish state energy giant Orlen opens first public hydrogen refuelling station
Orlen plans to launch 100 hydrogen stations in Poland and neighbouring countries by 2030 as part of efforts to focus on greener energy.
Polish children’s fantasy film Kleks Academy becomes hit on Netflix
It was viewed 3.7m times during its first week on Netflix, making it the third-most-watched non-English movie worldwide on the platform.
World’s first “library of heritage smells” launched in Poland with Leonardo da Vinci scent
The Odotheka project will produce an archive of the scents of ten historical objects, including Leonardo’s Lady with an Ermine.
Ridesharing firms report big loss of drivers after new rules require them to hold Polish driving licence
One provider says it has lost 15% of its drivers and another reports that it now has 26% fewer drivers in Warsaw.
Warsaw prepares for launch of “clean transport zone” banning older cars
The city has launched a website allowing people to check if their car is among those that will now be barred.
Poland starts monitoring opioid prescriptions following fentanyl deaths
Almost 50 cases of fentanyl poisoning have been recorded in Poland so far this year.
Poland demands explanation after German police transport migrant family back over border
German police says officers acted after establishing that the people in question were Afghans with refugee status in Poland.
Archaeologists discover Poland’s first Celtic ritual lake site
The items – dated to the 3rd century BC – will prompt a revision of the history of the Celts in Poland.
Poland labels pharmacies providing morning-after pill without doctor’s prescription
The government is circumventing a presidential veto on prescription-free access to emergency contraception.
Interpol refuses to issue warrant for Polish judge who fled to Belarus
Tomasz Szmydt has been accused by Poland of espionage but Interpol says that such crimes are outside the scope of its activity.
Fact-check: czy Holandia zamierza wysyłać Polkom tabletki aborcyjne?
Agata Pyka
Wbrew doniesieniom polskich mediów, holenderski parlament nie przyjął takich przepisów.
