They are accused of charging between 100 and 1,000 zloty to around 100 people for fake documents, and could face prison sentences of one to 10 years.
COVID-19
Three quarters of Poland’s Covid council resign in protest at government inaction
They expressed frustration at the “growing tolerance” for Covid deniers and anti-vaccine sentiment.
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Polish town introduces local lockdown tougher than national Covid restrictions
Grodzisk Mazowiecki has Poland’s second highest infection rate.
Poland to suspend planned medical procedures to ensure capacity for Covid patients
The restrictions will not apply to cancer diagnostics and treatment.
Poland announces Covid vaccine schedule for chronically ill people and over 65s
The next stages of vaccination rollout will begin on 15 March.
Polish biotech firm strikes deal to produce Novavax Covid vaccines in Poland
Mabion’s founder said the deal was “the first step” for vaccine production in Poland.
Poland records highest daily Covid cases since November as third wave “gains momentum”
Poland recorded 15,698 positive COVID-19 tests today.
Poland plans Covid vaccine factory as part of EU-funded €58 billion National Recovery Plan
“Polish companies also want to get involved in the vaccine production process,” says the prime minister.
Over 200 businesses to sue Polish state for “unconstitutional” lockdown, seeking billions in compensation
They say they are due billions of zloty in compensation.
Authorities confirm Covid rules violated at Kaczyński church service but no action to be taken
Masking and distancing requirements were breached, say the sanitary authorities.
Poland introduces regional restrictions and bans use of visors and scarves
People crossing the border from Czechia and Slovakia will need to quarantine.
Poland exempts vaccinated international arrivals from quarantine
Students are also exempted.
Polish government warns of third wave as infections rise and British variant spreads
The government says it may tighten lockdown restrictions again.
Hundreds of police interventions as crowds flock to Poland’s winter capital after restrictions eased
An estimated 20,000 tourists descended on Zakopane.
