He was attacked with a knife while trying to stop a group of migrants from forcing their way across the border from Belarus.
Daniel Tilles
Controversy after Polish soldiers charged for firing warning shots at migrants crossing Belarus border
The defence minister called the charges “unacceptable”.
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Poland hopes for Danish government help after Baltic gas pipeline halted over environmental fears
The Baltic Pipe is due to begin bringing Norwegian gas to Poland next year.
Polish preschool’s blackface performance provokes controversy
The video has revived a long-running debate about race in Polish language and culture.
Government announces further loosening of Covid restrictions in Poland
Children’s indoor play areas may reopen, trade fairs can again be organised, and limits on numbers at private events are loosened.
Poland to begin Covid vaccines for children aged 12+ from next week
The decision follows approval by the European Medicines Agency.
State auditor notifies prosecutors of suspected crimes by ruling party chief Kaczyński
Marian Banaś accuses the PiS chairman of three crimes.
Lost work by Polish master Matejko on display ahead of potential record auction
The 1877 oil painting was not seen for decades before its owner came forward.
Polish archbishop thanks state oil firm for buying newspapers from German owner
He also criticised a German supermarket for evading Poland’s Sunday trading ban and praised the government for its Covid response.
There is no abortion ban in Poland, says Kaczyński. Women “can arrange abortions abroad”
The PiS chairman also discussed the government’s new economic programme and the prospects for his fraying coalition.
Polish government hits out at “colonial” EU court order to close coal mine
Complying with the ruling would threaten Poland’s energy security and benefit Germany, they argue.
Poland’s PiS only major party to oppose giving EU Parliament oversight of Covid fund spending
Among the 5% of MEPs to vote against the resolution, most were from PiS.
Former deputy minister leaves Polish ruling coalition to join opposition group
Wojciech Maksymowicz has become the first MP from the United Right to join Szymond Hołownia’s Poland 2050.
Polish schools will teach that EU is “unlawful entity”, says education minister
Przemysław Czarnek also called for history lessons to teach “pride” instead of “shame” about Poland’s past.
