All forms of advertising alcohol will also be prohibited.
Law
Polish man suspected of helping Russian plot to assassinate Zelensky sentenced to 5.5 years
He conducted reconnaissance of Rzeszów airport, a major hub for goods and people being transported in and out of Ukraine.
We can only do this thanks to your support!
We are an independent, nonprofit media outlet, funded through the support of our readers.
If you appreciate the work we do, please consider helping us to continue and expand it.
Polish far-right leader Braun vandalises Ukrainian monument with hammer
The memorial is dedicated to soldiers from the UPA, which fought against Soviets but was also responsible for massacring Poles.
Polish train drivers announce go-slow protest after deadly crash at rail crossing
The government has pledged to introduce “very tough” new punishments for those who violate regulations at crossings.
Robots “protest” in Warsaw to demand regulation of AI and automation
The human organisers say there needs to be greater public debate over the impact of new technologies on the labour market.
Poland urges EU to deny asylum to migrants who violently cross its borders
Poland has already introduced similar measures of its own on its border with Belarus.
Poland to begin using sewage water to cool power plants
The measures are intended to reduce the use of fresh water and make the power system more resilient to increasingly regular droughts.
Prime minister’s “right-hand man” elected as Polish constitutional court judge
Maciej Berek was chosen despite a rebellion from some members of the ruling coalition.
Poland moves to allow local communities to ban short-term rentals
The growth of such accommodation has prompted a backlash in Poland.
Polish court orders Catholic diocese to compensate child sex abuse victim and priest to apologise
It is one of the largest compensation orders ever issued against Poland’s Catholic church.
Polish student accused of planning Islamist terrorist attack on Christmas market to stand trial
The 20-year-old was a first year at the Catholic University of Lublin but reportedly became “infatuated with Islam”.
Polish Olympic Committee chief detained over links to collapsed crypto firm
Radosław Piesiewicz has denied reports he received a €40,000 watch from the head of the crypto firm.
Poland asks EU to fine Meta €250m over scam Facebook ads
It follows a campaign by billionaire Rafał Brzoska over scam adverts that exploit fake images of him and other prominent Polish public figures.
Polish prosecutors investigate crypto firm’s links to conservative opposition politicians and organisations
Those named include former justice minister Zbigniew Ziobro, broadcaster Republika, and the Polish version of CPAC.
