Prime Minister Donald Tusk says the opposition should be “ashamed” of Karol Nawrocki’s views.
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Polish president asks government to guarantee Netanyahu won’t be arrested on Auschwitz visit
Poland must “reconcile respect for international law with the extraordinary nature of the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz”.
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President vetoes law recognising Silesian as regional language in Poland
Andrzej Duda argued that Silesian is a dialect of Polish and not a language in itself. He also cited national security concerns.
Poland detains three on suspicion of arson on behalf of Russia
Separately today, a Ukrainian national was indicted on suspicion of trying to incite espionage on behalf of a foreign intelligence agency.
Polish justice minister seeks to strip opposition MP of immunity over Pegasus spyware purchase
Adam Bodnar accuses Michał Woś of illegally using justice ministry funds to pay for the purchase of Pegasus.
Former health minister charged over publishing private medical information of critical doctor
The minister published a tweet noting that the doctor had prescribed himself mental-health medication.
Poland charges five people with terrorism in relation to recent arson case
The charges are believed to relate to the fire that this month destroyed Warsaw’s largest shopping centre.
Poland unveils details of €2.4bn fortification of eastern borders
The project will include bunkers, minefields and anti-tank obstacles, as well as satellite monitoring, thermal imaging cameras and anti-drone systems.
Polish city replaces infamous escalators that have been closed for six years
The non-moving stairs, which greeted visitors arriving at Kraków’s train and bus station, had become a widely mocked symbol of the city’s failings.
Half of Poles opposed to adopting euro
The findings come amid an election campaign in which the opposition PiS party has made opposing the euro central to its platform.
Jewish festival concert cancelled in Kraków over security fears linked to Middle East situation
The decision was made after consultation with the police.
President rejects government’s move to replace Poland’s NATO ambassador
Andrzej Duda accused the government of violating procedures and endangering Poland’s preparation for an upcoming NATO summit.
Hollywood star Jesse Eisenberg applies for Polish citizenship
Eisenberg’s upcoming movie, A Real Pain, was filmed in Poland and is based in part on his family history.
EU to end rule-of-law proceedings against Poland despite Hungarian opposition
The decision is evidence of how Brussels uses rule-of-law issues as a “tool of political blackmail”, says Hungary.
