The conservative opposition have accused the government of wanting to introduce online censorship.
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End of an era as last of Poland’s iconic Ruch kiosks closes
Olivier Sorgho
Over 31,000 of the famous green and yellow booths once dotted Poland’s streets.
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Polish government puts public media into liquidation amid dispute with president
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Mayor disbands Polish truckers’ blockade of one border crossing with Ukraine
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