One of the side effects of the migration crisis on the Belarus border has been a major decline in the number of cigarettes being smuggled into Poland.
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Polish parliament approves bill allowing suspension of asylum rights
The UN refugee agency has criticised the measure as a violation of international law.
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Prosecutors in Poland open homicide investigation into Israeli strike that killed Polish aid worker in Gaza
Polish national Damian Soból was among those who died in the attack.
Poland’s state auditor notifies prosecutors of suspected crimes by ex-PM and other officials
The Supreme Audit Office (NIK) says the officials caused financial “losses of at least 4 billion zloty at the local government level”.
President vetoes prescription-free access to morning-after pill in Poland
Andrzej Duda made his decision to “protect the health of children”.
Belarus evading EU sanctions by importing timber to Poland with false documents, finds investigation
Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, imports to the EU of timber supposedly from Kazakhstan have risen 325-fold in value.
Polish ruling coalition moves to put central bank governor on trial
Adam Glapiński has dismissed the accusations against him as “idiotic”.
Home of Poland’s former justice minister raided and four people detained
Zbigniew Ziobro’s party accused the new government of using “gangster methods” against its opponents.
Government approves extra pay for social care workers
Those on the minimum wages – as many care workers are – would see their earnings boosted by almost 25%.
Polish government has fulfilled only 12 of Tusk’s promised 100 policies in first 100 days in office
One of Tusk’s MPs blamed the fact that KO has to rule with coalition partners and faces a hostile president.
Poland’s youngest MP suspended after recording revealing alleged corruption
His party, which is part of the ruling coalition, is investigating the claims.
Poland fines US-owned TV station for “biased” report on pope’s response to child sex abuse
TVN has condemned the decision, calling it an attempt at “censorship and intimidation”.
Polish ruling coalition partners clash after speaker delays bills to liberalise abortion law
The speaker says the bills should not be discussed ahead of local elections but The Left has condemned his decision.
Polish government unveils planned overhaul of “defective” constitutional court
The measures aim to “restore the independence of the Constitutional Tribunal”.
