The kidnappers initially demanded a ransom of one million Swiss francs for the return of the pets.
Alicja Ptak
Polish mayor to complain to EU over German border checks
He says the measures effectively amount to the suspension of the Schengen Agreement and are causing significant traffic disruption.
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Video of vulgar song at event linked with Poland’s ruling coalition sparks criticism
The silent disco, where young people shouted profanities directed at the former PiS goverment, was attended by two current ministers.
Tusk admits Polish abortion law liberalisation unlikely this parliamentary term
“I apologise that it is all I can do at the moment,” he added.
Meet the Poles: a nation of paradoxes that perplex foreign visitors
Alicja Ptak
If you think Poles are unapproachable, just wait until you’re handed your own pair of slippers.
Polish prosecutors can obtain arrest warrant for ex-chief of state strategic reserves agency
The accused, Michał K., is reportedly in hiding in northern Cyprus.
Polish prosecutors indict ex-deputy energy minister over corruption charges
Adam G., who denies the allegations, faces up to eight years in prison.
Poland and India upgrade relations during first visit by Indian PM in 45 years
“It is undoubtedly proof of the ever improving relations between our countries,” said Prime Minister Donald Tusk.
4.5 million Poles blocked their identity number to protect against fraud
Since June, all financial institutions have been obliged to check the status of a PESEL number before granting a loan or signing a contract.
Poland’s constitutional court rules parliament cannot put central bank chief on trial
The government, however, is likely to ignore the ruling.
Heavy storm in Warsaw leads to record rainfall
Across 24 hours, around 120 litres of rain per square metre fell in the Bielany district, twice the previous record.
Former Polish government gave 14bn zloty ammunition contracts to inexperienced consortium, investigation shows
The circumstances around the deal have been “under very close scrutiny,” a defence minister confirmed.
Mass fish die-off in Poland raises fears of renewed golden algae crisis
The climate ministry announced, however, that an experiment to reduce algal bloom has been successful.
Polish business groups urge government to “support legal, sustainable labour immigration”
Poland’s demographic situation means “there will be too few of us” to supply the labour market, say the business groups.
