“The EU has been the victim of a wave of fake news and propaganda from Russia,” says Georgette Mosbacher.
Agnieszka Wądołowska
Poland declares success in persuading EU to renegotiate Covid vaccine contracts
Poland has spearheaded efforts by eastern member states.
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International scholars call for boycott of Poland’s “homophobic, misogynist” education minister
The minister says the claims against him are “insulting accusations”.
Poland introduces New Year’s Eve Covid curfew but experts question legality
Former prime minister Donald Tusk compared the restrictions to martial law.
What does Polish state oil firm’s media takeover mean? Five expert views
Agnieszka Wądołowska
Orlen is buying hundreds of local newspapers and websites from their German owner.
November deaths in Poland “highest in any month since WWII”
The figure was double the normal level and among the highest in Europe.
“Kiedy władza generuje nienawiść, nie możemy być bierni”: wywiad z dyrektorką Amnesty w Polsce
Agnieszka Wądołowska (text also available in English) Choć pierwsze akcje Amnesty International w Polsce miały miejsce jeszcze w czasach PRL i dotyczyły obrony represjonowanych robotników i prześladowanej demokratycznej opozycji, dopiero w 1990 roku została...
“We can’t be passive when the government creates hate”: interview with Amnesty’s Poland director
Agnieszka Wądołowska
It is 30 years since Amnesty International Poland was established.
Catholic church in Poland must pay compensation to victim of paedophile priest, court rules
“The bishops were aware of the paedophilia of their subordinate” yet continued to allow him to work with children, said the judge..
Poland announces Covid vaccine plan, aiming for 70-80% of population to vaccinate
It “will be free and voluntary for everyone”, says the prime minister.
Prosecutors investigate abortion protest leaders for insulting Catholics and endangering health
Women’s Strike says the decision is an attempt to “repress” them.
Young Poles urgently need improved mental health care, warns children’s rights commissioner
Mikołaj Pawlak points to data showing the the extent of mental health problems and deficiencies in treatment
Police respond to criticism for arresting journalist at abortion protest in Warsaw
Her detention has been criticised by international rights groups, but police say that being a journalist does not give immunity.
Polish cardinal and former papal secretary accused of ignoring sex abuse
Stanisław Dziwisz, who for decades served as secretary to Pope John Paul II, is also accused of taking bribes.
