Around 140,000 civilians, mostly Ukrainians, were forcibly resettled as part of Operation Vistula.
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Polish journalist facing espionage charges for allegedly helping Russian spy involved in prisoner swap
She was reportedly in a romantic relationship with Pavel Rubtsov (aka Pablo González) during his more than two years living in Poland.
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Polish constitutional judges refuse to hear case on unlocking EU funds until chief justice steps down
Six of the Constitutional Tribunal’s 15 judges no longer recognise the legitimacy of its president, Julia Przyłębska.
Polish minority leader cleared of “hatred” and “Nazism” charges in Belarus
Warsaw welcomed the decision, calling it “the first positive news from Minsk in a long time.”
Will Poland have a referendum on its abortion law, and what might the outcome be?
Daniel Tilles
Polling shows most are opposed to the current law, but it will be tough to overturn.
To change your official gender in Poland you have to sue your parents, causing trauma for trans people
Anna-Gmiterek-Zabłocka
“It was a stressful, humiliating and dehumanising experience.”
Vatican hands over files of priest accused of abuse to Polish court for first time
The move came after the local Polish archbishop informed the judge that he was unable to make the documents available himself.
“Significant human rights issues” in Poland, says US State Department
The report notes concerns over the rule of law, free speech, the treatment of migrants and ethnic minorities, LGBT rights, and access to sexual and reproductive health services.
“Israel isn’t Poland,” chant Tel Aviv protesters as Warsaw says Israel consulted on justice reform
“Of course, [when] speaking with Israel, we shared our experiences in this area to some extent.”
Artist on trial in Poland for offending religious feelings with abortion protest painting
It is the second time Krzysztof Soroka has faced trial over the image, with a court last year finding him guilty.
Head of Polish conservative group convicted of defamation for anti-LGBT rhetoric
His organisation has become known for driving vans with anti-LGBT images and slogans around Polish cities.
Court orders Polish opposition figure to apologise to Kaczyński over Smolensk accusation
Radosław Sikorski claimed that Lech Kaczyński “greatly contributed to the Smolensk disaster”.
Polish police detain man who tried to buy horse medicine that can induce abortions
The pharmacist feared the pills could be “used for non-medical purposes”.
Poland introduces tougher new rules on domestic violence
The new legislation broadens the definition of domestic violence and expands measures to support victims and deal with perpetrators.
