“National security cannot serve as a carte blanche to adopt measures that raise questions of compatibility with human rights standards.”
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Polish state firm sold parts used in Iranian “suicide drones” deployed by Russia in Ukraine
The CEO of the firm has been charged and could face up to ten years in jail.
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After thousands of dead fish found in Polish river, environmental agency notifies prosecutors
“I’ve never seen the river in such bad condition,” says a local angler. “The water is brown and smelly, it looks like sewage.”
Polish bishop accused of sexually abusing child in hospital bed denies wrongdoing
Bishop Marek Mendyk says the claims are “lies” and has demanded a public apology.
Supreme Court chief calls on EU to stop “bullying” Poland
“I get the impression that this is not about the rule of law,” said Małgorzata Manowska.
Polish judge critical of government blocked from return to work after lifting of suspension reversed
Igor Tuleya returned to court this morning after being suspended for almost two years, but discovered that he remained barred from work.
“We have no reason to fulfil our obligations towards the EU,” says Polish leader Kaczyński
Kaczyński also warned that there is a “German-Russian plan to rule over Europe” and suggested that the opposition is working under “foreign orders” to “enslave Poland”.
Poland summons Belarus diplomat over conviction of journalist working for Polish state TV
“Sentencing journalists to prison terms is a violation of human rights and international standards,” the ministry said.
Half a million mortgage holders suspend payments in first two days of Poland’s new “credit holiday” law
The prime minister warned that any attempts to obstruct access to the programme by banks will be penalised.
Polish prosecutors appeal acquittal of drag queen accused of inciting bishop’s murder
The drag queen’s performance involved scissors, fake blood and an inflatable doll featuring the image of a bishop who had made anti-LGBT statements.
Number of legal abortions falls 90% in Poland’s first year of near-total ban
And the majority of those are likely to have taken place in the 27 days before the new rules came into force in late January.
Polish opposition to sue right-wing newspaper for Tusk “Hitler” cover
A journalist from Gazeta Polska newspaper denies that its cover is intended to liken Tusk to Hitler.
Cats classified as invasive species by Polish scientific body
The environmental protection agency clarified that cats are not on the official national or European list of invasive foreign species.
Poland closes judicial disciplinary chamber at heart of dispute with EU
The opposition warns that the chamber will simply be replaced by another that serves a similar purpose.
