Poles traditionally celebrate Christmas on the evening of 24 December, but it is not a day off work.
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Justice minister sues ex-PM for saying he had “blood on his hands” over soldier killed by migrant
Adam Bodnar is demanding that Mateusz Morawiecki and his PiS party publish a public apology for defaming him.
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Lack of recognition for same-sex unions in Poland violates human rights, rules European court
Poland has left same-sex couples “in a legal vacuum”, found the European Court of Human Rights.
Russian detained in Poland on suspicion of orchestrating attack on Navalny associate
The Russian citizen has been presented with three charges, including one of orchestrating the attack on Navalny’s former chief of staff.
Poland fast-tracks prosecution of flood looters and detains two for spreading disinformation
A man dressed as a soldier was spreading false claims that the army was planning to detonate flood defences.
Floods prompt Poland’s first-ever state of natural disaster. What does this mean?
Jakub Jaraczewski
The government has invoked the emergency measure for 30 days.
Catholic church accuses Polish state of “breaking law, spreading hatred and marginalising religion”
As examples, it lists the alleged mistreatment of prisoners and efforts to expand abortion rights.
Polish opposition politician and wife detained over alleged corruption case
Ryszard Czarnecki says the case is just “political theatre”.
Actions to restore democracy may sometimes “not fully comply with law”, admits Tusk
But the prime minister said this is because of the legal chaos left behind by the former PiS government.
Poland extends exclusion zone on Belarus border after 64% fall in attempted illegal crossings
“The zone has brought good, concrete results,” says the interior minister.
Poland’s constitutional court finds commission investigating use of Pegasus spyware unconstitutional
The head of the commission, however, has dismissed the ruling as having no legal force.
Controversy as Polish PM “revokes signature” from judicial appointment
Donald Tusk’s decision has been rejected by the opposition and legal experts.
Poland seeks arrest of Belarusian officials for 2021 diversion of plane carrying opposition activist
Roman Protasevich was detained after his plane was forced to land in Minsk.
Polish president suggests government “cooperating with Russia” after spy revelations
It emerged this week that the authorities shared case files with the accused spy, including confidential material.
