The fugitive will now serve 25 years in prison.
COVID-19
Poland ranked as sixth best economy during pandemic among rich countries
Poland performed better than the US, Canada, France, Germany and the UK in The Economist’s ranking.
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Poland among four European economies best placed for pandemic recovery: report
Poland follows Lithuania, Luxembourg and the Netherlands in economic outlook.
Poland reopens primary schools: “damage to youngest pupils of closure outweighs risks of pandemic”
The youngest three year groups will return next Monday.
Polish spa town offers all residents free Covid tests in effort to draw back tourists
The pandemic has left 90% of local businesses without work.
Poland has administered third most Covid vaccines in EU so far
Only Germany and Italy have higher figures.
Polish post office gets millions in compensation for abandoned presidential election
The National Electoral Office has awarded a total of 56 million zloty in state compensation.
Hospital that gave celebrities Covid vaccine to receive large fine for “deliberately violating rules”
The health minister has announced initial findings of an inspection.
Poland recorded more deaths in 2020 than any year since WWII
Almost half a million people died in Poland last year, 20% higher than the recent annual average.
Anger in Poland as celebrities and politicians get Covid vaccine before being eligible
Only medical staff are supposed to currently be eligible to get the jab.
Poland to create compensation fund for Covid vaccine side effects
The planned fund is intended to dispel doubts about the safety of Covid jabs.
Notes from Poland’s most-read stories of 2020
Our most popular article from each month of a memorable year.
Krakow loses billions as tourist numbers halve in 2020 amid pandemic
The city suffered an estimated four billion zloty shortfall in revenue.
Government admits it cannot introduce New Year’s Eve “curfew” but says restrictions remain in place
Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki appealed for people to stay at home.
