NGOs have protested against the legislation, which they say gives officers a “licence to kill”.
Alicja Ptak
Polish opposition politician charged with defrauding travel funds from European Parliament
Ryszard Czarnecki rejects the accusations against him, which he says are being brought on “political orders”.
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Only supporters of abortion on demand can stand as election candidates, say opposition leader Tusk
Donald Tusk says that decisions on abortion up to the 12th week of pregnancy “will be solely up to the woman” if his party comes to power.
Inflation unexpectedly rises further in Poland to new 25-year high of 16.1%
“Ouch,” said analysts at mBank, commenting on inflation figures that exceeded most forecasts.
Polish transport sector appeal for government help securing visas for Ukrainian drivers
“The fate of Polish transport companies depends on this issue,” the industry warned the government in a letter.
European judges bodies seek to keep Poland’s EU funds blocked
The European judges want to “prevent a decision to unblock EU funds for Poland” until concerns over the rule of law are fully addressed.
Thousands celebrate Ukrainian independence day in Poland
Leading officials also sent messages of support to Ukrainians, over three million of whom are estimated to now live in Poland.
Sunday is “time for prayer and family” not shopping, Polish government reminds retailers
Poland’s government will meet with retailers to remind them about the importance of compliance with a Sunday trading ban.
“EU needs not German leadership, but German self-restraint,” says Poland’s foreign minister
The EU is threatened not only by the external imperialism of Russia but also by “imperialism within” on the part of Germany.
Poland to cap district heating cost rises at 40% and introduce subsidies for other fuels
An additional 13.7 billion zloty (€2.87 billion) will be transferred to local authorities to fund energy efficiency and other investments.
Infant mortality rate increases in Poland after near-total abortion ban
Experts say that the new rules, which outlawed abortions due to birth defects, are behind the rise in infant deaths.
Polish president becomes first name inscribed in Kyiv avenue honouring supporters of Ukraine
On a visit to Kyiv, President Duda repeated Poland’s support for the liberation of all Russian-occupied parts of Ukraine, including Crimea.
Poles hold “marches of mourning” for poisoned Oder river while anglers mobilise to save fish
“This is not just an environmental disaster, it is a disaster of the Polish state,” says an activist.
Polish minister warns of “fake news” spread in Germany about Oder river pollution
The Polish province where the Oder flows into the Baltic Sea has reported a further “deterioration”, with new cases of fish die-offs.
