Recruits were hired on Telegram and paid to carry out tasks including painting vulgar slogans against the then ruling PiS party.
Alicja Ptak
Polish president says agreement reached to end ambassadorial dispute with government
The dispute began in March 2024 when the government attempted to replace 50 PiS-era ambassadors, sparking opposition from Andrzej Duda.
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Lidl and Wawel pull ads from conservative TV station after Polish charity chief’s ultimatum
Jerzy Owsiak issued the ultimatum after a weeks-long hate campaign against him inspired by the station.
Former head of Polish police indicted over explosion of grenade launcher in his office
If found guilty, Jarosław Szymczyk could face years in prison.
Polish PM Tusk criticises “ominous” Musk remarks at AfD rally
The Tesla CEO’s comments were made just two days before the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz.
Poland’s biggest charity fundraiser sets new record with €42 million raised so far
The donations will be used to purchase medical equipment for paediatric oncology and haematology wards in Poland.
Polish parliament amends law to strip mandate from lawmakers facing pre-trial detention
The changes have been made in response to the case of Marcin Romanowski, a fugitive opposition MP accused by prosecutors of 11 crimes.
Polish ex-PM Morawiecki waives immunity over 2020 postal election case
Morawiecki, who rejects the accusation of abusing his powers, says he believes “that truth, law and justice will prevail”.
PM Tusk asks consulates in US to prepare to assist Polish citizens amid Trump’s deportation plans
“There may be no cause for concern, but Poland will be well prepared for any situation,” said Tusk.
Polish opposition PiS party tables bill tying child benefits for Ukrainians to employment
The move came after Rafał Trzaskowski, the presidential candidate from Poland’s main ruling group, said that such benefits “should go to those who contribute to our economy”.
Polish right-wing brodcaster airs staged kidnapping of fugitive opposition politician
The video, filmed in the style of an action thriller, depicts the fictional interrogation of former PiS deputy minister Marcin Romanowski.
Poland halves number of weekly religion classes in schools
The change, opposed by the Catholic church, will come into force at the start of the new school year in September.
After year in power, Polish government is failing to fulfill its energy transition promises
Alicja Ptak
The coalition has not enacted a single law that would significantly advance the transition.
Gdańsk becomes EU’s fifth-biggest port
Data for 2024 show that Poland’s ports again reported record financial and operational results.
