Over 15,000 people applied for asylum in Poland in 2024, 72% more than a year earlier.
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Russian Wagner Group recruiters handed jail sentences in Poland
The men were found guilty of working on behalf of Russian intelligence and recruiting for a terrorist organisation as part of a “hybrid war” against Poland.
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Former health minister charged over publishing private medical information of critical doctor
The minister published a tweet noting that the doctor had prescribed himself mental-health medication.
Poland charges five people with terrorism in relation to recent arson case
The charges are believed to relate to the fire that this month destroyed Warsaw’s largest shopping centre.
Prosecutor suspended after recording shows discussion of case against ex-justice minister
The recording purportedly shows the prosecutor discussing discontinuing legal proceedings against Zbigniew Ziobro.
US ambassador criticises Polish regulator for not renewing licence of US-owned TV channel
It risks undermining the confidence of foreign investors as well as the “common values and interests” of Poland and the United States, said the ambassador.
Ex-justice minister Ziobro used crime victim fund for political purposes, claims former associate
His accusations have been rejected as “nonsense and manipulation” by Ziobro’s party.
EU to end rule-of-law proceedings against Poland despite Hungarian opposition
The decision is evidence of how Brussels uses rule-of-law issues as a “tool of political blackmail”, says Hungary.
Ex-PM acted constitutionally in trying to organise pandemic postal elections, rules top court
Most judges on today’s panel are former politicians from the ex-PM’s party.
Poland charges nine people suspected of sabotage on behalf of Russia
They are responsible for acts included beatings and arson, said Prime Minister Donald Tusk.
Polish president pardons mother of four who stabbed husband’s attacker
The women said that she is the sole caregiver for her four children, two of whom are autistic.
Polish parliament approves linking child benefits for Ukrainian refugees with school enrolment
Poland is home to almost 1 million Ukrainian refugees, the second-highest figure in Europe after Germany.
Poland ranked worst country in EU for LGBT+ people for fifth year running
Only non-EU states such as Belarus, Turkey and Russia were rated lower than Poland.
Former ruling PiS party refuses to testify before committee investigating its use of Pegasus spyware
PiS says it must comply with an order issued by the constitutional court to suspend the operation of the commission.
