Robert Bąkiewicz and his supporters – including senior figures from Poland’s opposition PiS party – have accused the police of brutality.
Daniel Tilles
Poland confirms identity of murdered Russian dissident and detains two suspects
Semyon Skrepetsky was shot five times near his home in eastern Poland.
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Polish president suggests EU could interfere in elections to choose his successor
Brussels “does not like people with conservative views governing Poland”, says Andrzej Duda.
Polish constitutional court chief launches legal action against government for “coup d’état”
Bogdan Święczkowski, an opposition ally, accuses Donald Tusk and others of acting as an “organised criminal group”.
Polish justice minister requests lifting of opposition deputy leader’s immunity from prosecution
Mariusz Błaszczak is accused of abusing his authority and disclosing classified information by publishing parts of a military defence plan.
Warsaw modern art gallery tops Lonely Planet list of world’s best new and reopening museums
It came ahead of the Yale Center for British Art in New Haven and the Frick Collection in New York.
Poland “will not implement” EU migration pact if it involves receiving relocated migrants
“Europe must understand that Poland bears burdens in this respect and that they are supposed to help us, not impose new burdens.”
Poland dealing with wave of “imported crime” from Georgian immigrants, says interior minister
Police data show thousands of crimes being committed by Georgians in Poland.
New Lego set honours Polish scientist Maria Skłodowska-Curie
But the toymaker has received some criticism for naming her as Marie Curie, excluding the Polish surname Skłodowska that she used throughout her life.
EU must offer “firm” and “united” response to Trump tariff threats, says Poland’s Tusk
“We must take care of our relations with the US, but we must also have a sense of our own dignity and strength.”
Polish billionaire offers to help left-wing magazine after Trump cuts funding
Other Polish media outlets and NGOs – including those dealing with issues relating to migration and LGBT+ rights – have also seen US funds frozen.
Over 64,000 sign petition demanding education minister be fired for saying “Polish Nazis” built camps
Barbara Nowacka has apologised for the remarks, which she said were a “slip of the tongue”. But the opposition wants her to be fired.
Polish astronaut to take pierogi into space on mission to ISS
Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski has worked with a Polish family firm to freeze dry the dumplings so that they can be taken on the mission.
President Duda signs government budget but sends parts to constitutional court
The decision may further deepen Poland’s constitutional crisis, given that the government does not recognise the court’s legitimacy.
