One of the side effects of the migration crisis on the Belarus border has been a major decline in the number of cigarettes being smuggled into Poland.
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Polish parliament approves bill allowing suspension of asylum rights
The UN refugee agency has criticised the measure as a violation of international law.
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Victim of rape in Polish care home run by nuns awarded 500,000 zloty compensation
The boy was first raped by older children aged six, with the director of the centre later convicted for inciting such crimes.
Polish government encourages customers to take receipts in bid to curb tax evasion by businesses
“The receipt, although on the surface it may seem insignificant, is of great importance to the functioning of the entire economy.”
Polish police release emergency call after criticism over treatment of woman who took abortion pills
Poland’s highest medical council has criticised the police’s behaviour and called for an investigation.
Polish activist “Grandma Kate” found guilty of attacking policeman
Poland’s justice minister has criticised the leniency of Babcia Kasia’s conviction, contrasting it to the prison sentence received by a nationalist.
Police intervention against woman in hospital after taking abortion pills triggers outcry in Poland
“Is this still Poland or already Gilead?” asked an opposition MP.
Polish Left calls for tougher rules on illegal street races after death of four men
“This is a plague that affects many cities in Poland and the police say they don’t have enough legal tools.”
Poland files legal complaints against “authoritarian” EU climate policies
“The Polish government will not allow Brussels’ diktat,” says the climate minister.
Polish top court overturns decision to suspend environmental approval for Turów coal mine
The ruling was welcomed by the government, which says the mine is vital for Poland’s energy security.
Polish Left and unions call for rules limiting working hours during extreme heat
They note that, while regulations specify minimum working temperature in cold weather, there is no equivalent maximum temperature during hot weather.
Doubts emerge in case of Polish nationalist freed from prison by justice minister
Files indicate that the perpetrator and three men – one of whom is reportedly a neo-fascist – violently attacked a participant in an LGBT march.
Justice minister orders release from prison of Polish nationalist who stole rainbow bag at LGBT march
“The court threw a young girl in prison because she protested against the promotion of homosexuality,” wrote Zbigniew Ziobro.
Priest installs solar panels on historic church in Poland without permission
The priest says he wanted to reduce energy bills and follow Pope Francis’ call for a greener lifestyle.
