The Volhynia massacres of ethnic Poles by Ukrainian nationalists has long caused tensions between the two countries.

The Volhynia massacres of ethnic Poles by Ukrainian nationalists has long caused tensions between the two countries.
Hundreds of local residents gathered to watch the monument being demolished, with many applauding as it collapsed.
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It is “against the interests of the EU as a whole”, says the opposition leader, who claims Angela Merkel agrees.
“Brussels sends us overlords, who are meant to bring Poland to its knees,” said a senior PiS figure, amid a series of attacks on the EU.
Most are also critical of the opposition’s response to the crisis.
Ryszard Terlecki pointed to the example of Brexit.
Poland’s government has responded to yesterday’s action by the European Commission.
Infections are up over 40% on last week.
The citizens of Germany, Finland, Tajikistan, Syria and Iraq face up to eight years in prison.
The European Commission is also launching further infringement proceedings.
The prime minister has defended a proposal by the ruling party to restrict foreign media ownership, which he says is against Poland’s interests.
Amnesty International and Reporters Without Borders have commented on the treatment of reporters in the border emergency zone.
The European Commission has reminded local authorities that they must respond to questions regarding declarations against “LGBT ideology”.
The public data was obtained by the Secular School initiative