The festival’s director has apologised for his comments, which were condemned as sexist by many figures in the industry.
Daniel Tilles
Polish scientists create carp crisps
They hope that the “crunchy, tasty and healthy” product can encourage carp consumption all year round rather than just at Christmas.
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Polish state energy giant buys hundreds of local media outlets from German owner
Orlen is buying Polska Press from its German owner, Verlagsgruppe Passau.
Wrocław is first Polish city to join European Coalition Against Racism
The decision was opposed by councillors from PiS, who argued that racism is not a serious problem in the city.
Rule of law mechanism would be “fatal for EU”, Polish PM tells German newspaper
“That is how the Soviet system looked: fictional independence when in actual fact there was dependence, exploitation and neo-colonialism.”
Poland issues EU’s most residence permits to immigrants for third year running
Poland issued almost 725,000 first residence permits to non-EU citizens.
French supermarket pulls advertising from Polish state TV over anti-LGBT content
This “does not reflect our values”, says the French supermarket giant.
Christmas gatherings in Poland limited to five guests from outside home
Church attendance is also restricted.
Polish opposition party wants lack of consent added to legal definition of rape
The current law defines an act as rape only if there is force, unlawful threats or deception
Brussels “imposing neo-Marxism” and “so-called rule of law” on Poland, warns archbishop
The archbishop of Kraków also identified Berlin and New York as “important centres” trying to “force LGBT ideology” on Poland.
Polish state broadcaster to launch 24-hour English TV channel
TVP World will present a “Polish perspective on key issues”, says the station’s CEO.
Poland ranked as best country in EU and fifth in world for female entrepreneurs
“Poland’s advancement is a great example of how gender-specific support mechanisms can quickly bring visible results.”
“Poles won’t be taught democracy by impudent west Europeans,” says minister
“When we entered the European Union, we agreed on certain rules of the game,” said Michał Wójcik.
Schools, restaurants, gyms remain shut in Poland until after Christmas but shopping centres reopen
Almost all current coronavirus restrictions will remain in place, while school holidays have also been moved forward.
