Both men have admitted to the crimes they are accused of and could face up to ten years in prison.
Law
Prosecutors discontinue investigation into Warsaw tenants’ rights activist who burned to death
Jolanta Brzeska fought for the rights of evicted tenants in Warsaw.
We can only do this thanks to your support!
We are an independent, nonprofit media outlet, funded through the support of our readers.
If you appreciate the work we do, please consider helping us to continue and expand it.
4.5 million Poles blocked their identity number to protect against fraud
Since June, all financial institutions have been obliged to check the status of a PESEL number before granting a loan or signing a contract.
Poland’s constitutional court rules parliament cannot put central bank chief on trial
The government, however, is likely to ignore the ruling.
Poland loosens firearms rules for soldiers defending border amid migration crisis
NGOs have protested against the legislation, which they say gives officers a “licence to kill”.
Polish opposition politician charged with defrauding travel funds from European Parliament
Ryszard Czarnecki rejects the accusations against him, which he says are being brought on “political orders”.
Polish prosecutors indict Russian spy released in prisoner exchange
That means he should face trial, but this seems certain not to happen now that he is back in Russia.
Polish court orders investigation of postwar forced resettlement of Ukrainians
Around 140,000 civilians, mostly Ukrainians, were forcibly resettled as part of Operation Vistula.
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.
Polish opposition launches website for reporting law-breaking by government
PiS calls on Poles to “help fight for the Poland of our dreams” by “reporting abuses of power”.
Tusk: 100 billion of “suspected illegal spending” under former PiS government identified so far
The PM pledged his government would “catch all those who abused power and robbed the Polish state”.
Facebook ordered to stop showing scam ads featuring Polish TV star
Omenaa Mensah filed a complaint over fake reports of her death on Facebook and Instagram.
Woman can use frozen IVF embryo despite ex-husband’s objection, rules Polish court
It is believed to be the first ruling of its kind in Poland.
Polish court for first time removes judges appointed after previous government’s reforms
The government that succeeded PiS has pointed to various Polish and European court rulings finding that such judges hold their positions illegitimately.
