The men were probably among a group of migrants seen last month being “pushed into the water” by Belarusian officers, says a Polish deputy minister.
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Poland creates task force to clamp down on grey economy
The informal economy is believed to amount to hundreds of billions of zloty per year, with estimates of its size ranging from 9% to 30% of GDP.
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Polish Left calls for all dogs to have identity numbers
They say this would help to prevent dogs from becoming homeless.
Work permits for Asians and Latin Americans in Poland rise fivefold to reach 275,000
The new arrivals from Asia and Latin America are satisfied with their new lives in Poland, finds a new report based on hundreds of interviews.
First church blessing of same-sex couples takes place in Poland
It took place at an ecumenical service involving Catholic and Protestant clergy to mark International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia.
Thousands sign letters calling for Polish universities to boycott Israel
In response, hundreds of other students, academics and Jewish leaders have signed a counter-letter opposing such a boycott.
Ruling coalition “wants to destroy religion and turn people into animals”, says Polish opposition leader
In response, Prime Minister Donald Tusk accused Jarosław Kaczyński of using similar rhetoric to Putin.
Auschwitz Museum criticises Israeli ambassador for “gas chambers in Poland” comment
His remarks were also criticised by Polish politicians, one of whom called for the ambassador to be expelled.
Warsaw bans religious symbols in city hall and require staff to respect preferred pronouns
Officials have also been ordered to respect the rights of same-sex couples.
Polish parliament approves payments to support parents returning to work
A new benefit, informally named “granny payments”, would support grandparents caring for children while parents work.
Poland ranked worst country in EU for LGBT+ people for fifth year running
Only non-EU states such as Belarus, Turkey and Russia were rated lower than Poland.
Poland boosts security spending amid concern over Russian covert activities
In recent weeks, Poland has “thwarted planned attempts at direct action, including sabotage and attempted arson”, said Donald Tusk.
After Warsaw’s largest shopping centre destroyed by fire, owner pledges to rebuild
Police are investigating the cause of the fire amid claims that it could have been deliberately started.
Head of Catholic church in Poland accused of negligence in sex abuse case
In one case, he allegedly argued that no abuse had taken place because “it was just groping”.
