Zbigniew Kapiński claims that the move is part of a “coordinated political action” against him.
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Largest ever sex abuse compensation case against Poland’s Catholic church begins
Janusz Szymik, who says he was raped hundreds of times by a priest in the 1980s, is seeking 20 million zloty from the archdiocese of Kraków.
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Poland charges former security chiefs over use of Pegasus spyware
The two suspects deny the charges, but if found guilty, they could face up to three years in prison.
Polish court suspends case against Russian-Spanish journalist accused of spying for Moscow
It says the suspect, who was sent back to Moscow as part of a prisoner swap, cannot be located.
Poland charges six with attempting to smuggle drone-making equipment to Russia
If found guilty of violating Poland’s sanctions law, they will be jailed for at least three years.
Poland’s New Hope and Empire Strikes Back parties merge in attempt to sidestep electoral law
The manoeuvre is part of an attempt by one of Poland’s main far-right groups to circumvent a court decision.
Polish president proposes law jailing officials who question his powers
The government condemned his “autocratic” plans.
Poland tightens cybersecurity rules targeting non-NATO suppliers
“High-risk” vendors from countries such as China will be barred from sectors of the economy deemed crucial to the functioning of the state.
Poland ends special status of Ukrainian refugees
The new law ends the measures put in place when millions of Ukrainian refugees arrived in 2022.
President vetoes bill reforming judicial body at heart of Poland’s rule-of-law crisis
Karol Nawrocki argued that the measures would simply create even greater “legal chaos”.
Polish top court rejects environmental challenge to construction of first nuclear power plant
The plant is being built on Poland’s northern Baltic Sea coast.
Polish bishop goes on trial accused of failing to promptly report child sex abuse claims
It is the first time a bishop in Poland has gone on trial in such a case.
Polish man to face trial accused of spying for Russia
The man allegedly expressed his willingness to pass on information about the NATO training center to Russia.
I would extradite ex-Polish justice minister Ziobro on day one, says Hungarian opposition leader
Péter Magyar’s announcement came shortly after he met with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk.
