Hundreds of thousands of visas went to people from Asian and African countries as well as to Russians after the invasion of Ukraine.
Daniel Tilles
Lack of recognition for same-sex unions in Poland violates human rights, rules European court
Poland has left same-sex couples “in a legal vacuum”, found the European Court of Human Rights.
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Polish opposition sets out policy plans and calls for broad coalition to oust government
It hopes to create a united front from left to centre-right.
Split in Polish government’s junior coalition partner threatens ruling majority
A faction in the party of deputy prime minister Jarosław Gowin has challenged his leadership.
Hotels, cinemas and sports facilities to reopen as Poland further loosens lockdown
Restaurants, bars and gyms remain closed.
Controversy as developer announces 33-storey towers in Polish coastal resort
There are concerns that the 112-metre-tall towers would visually damage what is a protected natural area, but some defended the plans.
Polish ministry proposes “room to cry in” for women forced to give birth by abortion ban
The Left has called for the decriminalisation of helping women obtain abortions.
Polish town becomes first to withdraw resolution opposing “LGBT ideology”
The head of the council expressed concern that the resolution was being “exploited” to “tarnish our image”.
Poland falls to lowest ever ranking in global corruption perception index
“The erosion of rule of law and democratic oversight has created conditions for corruption to flourish,” says Transparency International.
Protests return to Polish streets as anti-abortion ruling finally goes into force
The government is finally publishing last year’s ruling introducing a near-total ban on abortion.
Amazon announces entry to Polish market
The US retail giant will begin to serve Polish customers directly though a new website.
Jewish museums in Poland “outraged” by Israelis’ “illegal” removal of artefacts from Warsaw Ghetto
Authorities in Warsaw will notify police of a crime.
Civic Platform turns 20: is Poland’s “zombie party” now undermining opposition to PiS?
Daniel Tilles
PO lacks leadership, vision and strategy.
Second lawmaker defects from Poland’s main opposition party this week
Joanna Mucha, a former minister, and Jacek Bury, a senator, have departed Civic Platform (PO) and aligned themselves with Szymon Hołownia.
