The accused, known only as Janusz N. under Polish privacy law, faces up to 15 years in prison.
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Polish government criticised for refusal to reveal legal opinions on public media takeover
The culture ministry says it did not save copies of the opinions so cannot provide them.
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Polish parliament approves judicial bill intended to unblock EU funds
In an unusual vote, almost all PiS MPs were in favour but their coalition partner was opposed and most opposition MPs abstained.
American ambassador defends US-owned station under investigation by Polish media regulator
“The US government sees press freedom – of which TVN is an important part – to be a central foundation of democracy.”
Polish government sets out plans to prevent “pathological” housing development
Many new developments contain small apartments crammed closely together, often with little natural light, privacy and green space.
Polish constitutional court judges rebel against chief justice, demanding she step down
The judges argue that the chief justice’s term expired last month, but she denies this and has been supported by the government.
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Polish media republish rival’s government-critical story in solidarity over regulator’s legal action
Dozens of outlets republished a report by TVN after the broadcasting regulator took action against the station.
Polish PM declares support for death penalty
Mateusz Morawiecki believes it was “premature” to abolish the death penalty in the 1990s and called for a “rethink”.
Polish president accuses minister of giving false information on negotiations over EU funds
The episode is the latest sign of tensions within the ruling camp over whether and how Poland should roll back its judicial reforms in order to satisfy the EU’s demands.
Child sex abuse conviction of local official sparks row between Polish opposition and ruling camp
The dispute has led the education minister to threaten to sue a journalist.
Tusk sues Polish state TV for presenting him as “target” for “physical attacks”
The opposition party leader is also suing TVP for “manipulation” in a programme linking him to Russia.
Polish NGO submits a bill proposing jail sentences for providing information about and “inciting” abortion
Those found guilty of “advocating” or “inciting” abortion would face prison sentences.
Activists mapping Poland’s anti-LGBT zones win in court against county that sued over “Atlas of Hate”
Inclusion in the Atlas of Hate, which tracks anti-LGBT resolutions, had “damaged the good name of the country”, argued local authorities.