Michał Olszewski is being held on suspicion of involvement in corruption under the former PiS government.
Alicja Ptak
Priests from scandal-hit Polish diocese charged with sexual offences against minors
The local bishop revealed that the diocese is establishing a special commission to investigate the scandals.
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Government should face state tribunal for losing Poland’s EU funds, says Tusk
“If they do not bring back this money in the coming days, they will answer for it in the manner provided for by the law,” says the opposition leader.
Poland’s annual smog ranking shows most polluted spots
The ranking features towns and villages but no large cities.
Court acquits men who toppled statue of Polish priest accused of child sex abuse
The three men had been found guilty by a lower court, but were yesterday acquitted on appeal.
Energy firms should have “close to zero profits” next year, says Poland’s PM
“I will not pity the energy companies,” said Mateusz Morawiecki.
Polish top court issues ruling on same-sex marriage
The gay couple who brought the case say the ruling shows that same-sex marriages are not barred under the constitution.
Polish state energy firms complete merger in latest step to create global player
There could be further acquisitions ahead for Orlen, says its CEO after completing the merger with PGNiG.
Poland seizes property from Russian embassy
The resort near Warsaw was seized after the Russians failed to pay rent and refused requests to vacate the property.
South Korea and Poland sign deal on developing nuclear plant
“We need sources of cheap and stable energy in Poland…especially in the current geopolitical situation,” says Poland’s state assets minister.
Integration of Ukrainians can boost Poland’s GDP up to 3.5%, finds Deloitte report
But Poland must support the learning of Polish, ensure access to the housing market, and help refugees find work matching their skills and qualifications.
Record number of suicide attempts among children and adolescents in Poland this year
In the last five years, the number of recorded suicide attempts among minors has more than doubled.
Supermarket chain becomes first in Poland to cut opening hours due to energy costs
Danish discounter Netto is introducing later opening times or earlier closing times for dozens of its outlets in Poland.
Poland’s development bank scraps bond auction after sharp rise in yields
Poland’s 10-year bond yields exceeded 9% for the first time in more than 20 years
