The government’s plenipotentiary for equality has disputed that the official was fired.
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Poland boosts labour inspector powers to curb precarious work
The measures aim to curb misuse of freelance and B2B contracts.
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Poland cuts off power to former Russian consulate that Moscow is refusing to hand back
Russia left a single employee in the building and has refused access to city officials.
Two Poles charged with terror offences over arson attack on Czech defence firm with links to Israel
The suspects, both aged in their early 20s, could face up to 15 years in prison.
Poland criticises Israeli law mandating death sentence for Palestinian terrorists
“It is completely unacceptable to apply the death penalty against people of a particular nationality,” says the Polish foreign ministry.
Belgian court orders Poland to pay Pfizer €1.3bn for Covid vaccines
Poland says it intends to “pursue all legal means available to change this decision and defend its interests.”
President swears in Poland’s first new constitutional court judges for four years but standoff remains
While Nawrocki accepted two new judges chosen by parliament, he refused to receive the oaths of four others.
Poland’s new maximum petrol station prices go into force
Retailers caught selling above the cap face fines of up to 1 million zloty.
Court overturns Polish TV station’s fine for report on John Paul II’s response to child sex abuse
TVN’s documentary alleged that the late pope showed neglect on the issue while still a bishop in Poland.
Poland grants legal amnesty to citizens who joined Ukrainian armed forces
Normally, serving in a foreign military without consent is a crime punishable by up to five years in prison.
EU Parliament strips Polish far-right leader of immunity to face Holocaust denial charge
He will also be charged over various antisemitic, anti-Ukrainian and anti-LGBT incidents during last year’s presidential election campaign.
Poland sees rise in organised crime by Russian-speaking gangs from ex-Soviet states
Last year saw a 44% rise in foreigners charged in organised crime cases, with over 80% of suspects Russian-speaking.
Polish government moves forward with proposed digital tax on Big Tech firms
But the proposal, which has been criticised by the US, faces a potential veto by President Nawrocki, a Trump ally.
Ruling does not mean Poland will recognise all foreign same-sex marriages, says human rights commissioner
Much will still depend on whether and how the government changes regulations.
