The platoon, formed as the Institute for the Deaf in Warsaw, numbered 29 strong by the time of the uprising.
Daniel Tilles
Poland to extend border controls with Germany and Lithuania for two more months
The measures have “clearly been effective” in their aim of reducing illegal migration, says the interior minister.
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Polish city fights to protect famous symbol from commercial exploitation
Kraków’s “Lajkonik” is a bearded horse rider supposedly representing 13th-century Mongol invaders.
Convicted former ministers named as EU election candidates by Polish opposition
The pair were in December handed prison sentences and bans on holding public office.
Three Polish ministers to leave government and stand for European Parliament
Culture minister Bartłomiej Sienkiewicz has already resigned, just five months after taking office.
Polish government announces plans to abolish and replace anti-corruption office
The Central Anti-Corruption Bureau (CBA) has been rendered ineffective and politicised, claims the government.
“Poland ready to host nuclear weapons,” declares president, prompting response from Moscow
The Kremlin says it is “analysing the situation” and will “take all necessary steps to ensure our security”.
Poland and Lithuania begin exercises to test defence of Suwałki Gap
Military personnel from the US and Portugal are also taking part.
Poland detains two men suspected of attack on Russian opposition figure in Lithuania
The suspects – who are Polish citizens, according to the Lithuanian authorities – are facing charges of acting on behalf of a foreign country’s security services.
Poland arrests man suspected of helping Russian plot to kill Zelensky
Among the tasks reportedly assigned to him was gathering information on security at Rzeszów airport.
Polish opposition politicians charged for defying ban on holding public office
The pair claim to be victims of “political repression” by the government.
Poland’s President Duda meets Trump to discuss Ukraine and Gaza
“He [Duda] is my friend, and we had four great years together and we may have to do it again,” said Trump.
Poland should support Israel against “terrorist” Iran, says Polish official
But Warsaw will push for a “de-escalation” of the situation.
Tusk fires official after bizarre series of vulgar tweets
One post suggested a young opposition activist owed his position to providing sexual favours and another mocked the size of a journalist’s penis.
