Lublin’s deputy mayor has hit back, accusing right-wing politicians of spreading “lies, manipulation and fear”.
Daniel Tilles
President appoints new chief justice of Polish Supreme Court
His choice of Zbigniew Kapiński has drawn criticism from both the government and the opposition.
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Eight eastern EU member states meet for inaugural security summit in Helsinki
“Russia is the most significant, direct and long-term threat to our security,” wrote the leaders in a joint declaration.
Poland says “specialists from Middle East” digging migrant tunnels under Belarus border
Four such tunnels have been discovered this year.
Poland detains man planning Christmas market terror attack
The suspect, a 19-year-old Pole, had become “infatuated with Islam” and wanted to carry out an attack on behalf of Islamic State.
Poland’s president signs bill facilitating coal mine closures and compensation for miners
The measures are seen as a key part of Poland’s transition towards cleaner forms of energy.
Korean tyre maker Kumho moves ahead with $587m Polish factory, its first in Europe
The facility will produce up to six million tyres a year and employ around 400 people.
Polish mining giant KGHM signs agreement with Canadian First Nation on mine development
The arrangement provides for the members of the community to be involved in development of the mine and environmental protection.
Thousands march in protest against Polish president’s veto of dog-chaining ban
Parliament will vote on Wednesday on whether to overturn Nawrocki’s veto.
Germany to deploy troops to Poland to help bolster eastern flank defences
They will help bolster defences along Poland’s borders with Belarus and Russia.
New Polish president has not organised Hanukkah celebration, breaking with tradition
His three predecessors have celebrated the Jewish holiday, starting with President Lech Kaczyński in 2006.
Polish city changes colour of Christmas bear’s scarf after complaints it looked too Ukrainian
Blue and gold had in fact been chosen because they are the colours of the city’s coat of arms.
Poland demolishes another Soviet monument
“We say ‘no’ to…Russians who believe that these lands somehow belong to their sphere of influence.”
Fuller version of Trump security strategy reportedly calls for “pulling Poland away from EU”
It also calls for the US to support parties that “seek sovereignty and preservation/restoration of traditional European ways of life”.
