The incident came to light at the same time as Waldemar Żurek publicly announced a crackdown on dangerous drivers.
Daniel Tilles
Most Poles believe US is no longer a reliable ally, finds new poll
It follows a number of other recent surveys indicating that attitudes towards the US have worsened in Poland under Donald Trump.
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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”.
Poland in talks to transfer MiGs to Ukraine in exchange for drone and missile tech
“The goal is not only to compensate Poland for the loss of equipment, but above all to acquire and jointly develop new defence and industrial competencies.”
Catholic bishops voice concern over EU court order for Poland to recognise same-sex marriages
The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union warns that it threatens member states’ rights to decide their own family laws.
Trial of Polish far-right leader for attacking Jewish celebration in parliament begins
Grzegorz Braun declared in court that he was facing trial because he had “dared to defend myself against Jewish supremacy”.
Poland charges Ukrainians found in possession of hacking equipment
The man, who were detained during a traffic stop, are accused of threatening Poland’s national security.
