The judge found that the soldier had been fulfilling his obligation to defend the border.
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President appoints new chief justice of Polish Supreme Court
His choice of Zbigniew Kapiński has drawn criticism from both the government and the opposition.
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Poland charges territorial soldier with espionage
According to a media investigation, the suspect was seeking to spy on behalf of Russia.
Court upholds permit for controversial medieval-style castle in EU-protected Polish forest
The ruling ends a long-running dispute over the project, although parallel criminal proceedings continue.
Polish court dismisses Kaczyński’s lawsuit against Tusk for “serial killers of women” comment
The judge said that Kaczyński “bears moral responsibility for tragedies” that occurred as a result of the near-total abortion ban.
Poland cleared to launch EU’s first hydrogen grid operator
Hydrogen is seen as an important element of the green transition.
President’s security adviser wins legal battle with government over access to classified material
However, the security services say that the ruling will not automatically result in Sławomir Cenckiewicz regaining his clearance.
Polish bike thief’s attempt to evade police by joining cycling race foiled
He even briefly joined the race leaders, “almost earning himself a spot on the podium”, the police said.
Polish justice minister orders criminal investigation into presidential advisers over judge dispute
A senior presidential aide has called the accusations “ridiculous”.
Poland makes health education mandatory in schools but sex ed components to remain optional
Health education was introduced to schools this year, but initially made optional amid a conservative backlash.
Polish constitutional court rejects four new judges amid standoff between government and president
The chief justice’s decision, which was widely expected, deepens an unprecedented crisis around the court.
Polish parliament hosts swearing in of constitutional court judges in defiance of president
The development marks a further twist in Poland’s rule-of-law crisis.
NGOs raise concern over decision by Polish PM’s equal treatment office to fire worker after childbirth
The government’s plenipotentiary for equality has disputed that the official was fired.
Poland boosts labour inspector powers to curb precarious work
The measures aim to curb misuse of freelance and B2B contracts.
