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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Researchers prepare Poland’s first experiment in universal basic income
In the pilot programme, thousands of residents of Warmian-Masurian province would receive monthly payments of 1,300 zloty (€280).
200,000 Ukrainian refugee children face a steep learning curve at Polish schools
Alicja Ptak
The vast majority have joined normal Polish-language classes and thousands will take exams in Polish this month.
Ukraine, EU funds and sanctions discussed as new Hungary president visits Poland on first foreign trip
Katalin Novák and Andrzej Duda struck a conciliatory tone following recent tensions between the allies over Ukraine.
Poles buying less alcohol but spending more on it following tax increases
Poles bought 4.1% less alcohol by volume over the last year but spent a record 40.4 billion zloty on it, an increase of 1.4%.
Medieval-style castle residence in EU-protected Polish forest nears completion despite legal battle
A number of people, including local officials, were detained on charges relating to the project.
Poland “disappointed” by EU willingness to pay for Russian gas in roubles
The European Commission has reportedly presented an interpretation of how to pay in roubles for Russian gas without violating sanctions.
Poland and EU have agreed “milestones” to unblock funds, says Polish government
The plan could get final approval within days, following months of delays over rule-of-law concerns.
Poland’s central bank chief elected for further term
Adam Glapiński received the backing of the ruling party but the opposition has questioned whether he is legally entitled to another term.
Gas interconnector to soon link Poland and Slovakia, says Polish President
The two neighbours also agreed to lobby for Ukraine’s EU membership.
First school offering Ukrainian education to refugee children opens in Polish city
Over 200 kids started classes on Tuesday.
Polish consumer office fines second-hand clothes marketplace Vinted for misleading clients
The Vilnius-based firm says it will appeal the decision.
US ambassador calls Poland “humanitarian superpower” for response to Ukraine crisis
He also expressed hope that Time’s “Person of the Year” award will go to “young Poles organising aid for Ukrainians”.
