President Nawrocki vetoed an earlier version of the bill but has now signed a revised version into law.
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Police and park rangers step up joint patrols in Poland’s Tatras after series of tourist offences
Authorities in the national park remind visitors that bathing in lakes and other transgressions can damage the fragile ecosystem.
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Polish president renews bid for referendum on EU climate policy
Nawrocki’s first referendum request was rejected by the Senate, but he has now proposed a new question.
Poland appoints new human rights commissioner
The opposition argued that Sylwia Gregorczyk-Abram’s ties to the current ruling coalition make her unsuitable for the non-partisan role.
President to swear in new judge to Poland’s disputed constitutional court
President Nawrocki, however, continues to refuse to swear in four other judges chosen by parliament.
Reported hate crimes against Ukrainians in Poland up 30% this year
The figures come following a number of recent high-profile cases of verbal and physical attacks against Ukrainians.
President vetoes legal rights for same-sex couples in Poland
Karol Nawrocki argued that such a move would threaten the institution of marriage, which is enshrined in the constitution.
Ukrainian teen indicted by Poland for working on behalf of Russia to stir historical tensions
The 18-year-old allegedly painted dozens of slogans glorying the UPA, which led the slaughter of Poles during WWII.
Senior official under former Polish government detained over media campaign that attacked judges
Authorities allege at least 8.4 million zloty was misused on the controversial campaign.
Ukraine calls for Polish politicians to “stop inciting hate” after Ukrainian girls abused on bus
Police have identified and detained a man who was filmed hurling xenophobic obscenities at two young Ukrainians.
Polish air-traffic agency funds frozen as Pfizer enforces €1.3bn ruling for Poland’s unpaid Covid vaccines
The prime minister says the government will ensure the agency receives funds to continue operations and ensure air-traffic safety.
Polish far-right activists – one a suspected Russian spy – charged over confrontation with Ukrainian
A recording of the incident went viral on social media this week.
Russian couple jailed in Poland for espionage and sending parcel bomb
The pair had refugee status in Poland but spied on Russian opposition activists.
Iranian-born German citizen indicted in Poland for Holocaust denial during Auschwitz tour
If found guilty of denying Nazi crimes, he could face up to three years in prison.
