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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Murderer on the run for 20 years arrested after not wearing mask to shop
The fugitive will now serve 25 years in prison.
“The government wants to intimidate me, but it won’t work”: an interview with Poland’s state auditor
Agnieszka Wądołowska
“We have serious problems with the rule of law in our country,” says Marian Banaś.
Polish PM’s advisor asked state TV to attack court that issued negative ruling, according to email leak
TVP subsequently broadcast news reports closely matching the request.
Polish state auditor has invoice showing purchase of spyware used against opposition
Justice ministry figures deny any wrongdoing.
Polish prosecutor general submits motion for opposition Senate speaker to lose immunity
The previous motion was dropped by the Senate on formal grounds.
Former anti-communist dissident indicted for criminal defamation of Polish soldiers
Władysław Frasyniuk called soldiers serving amid a migration crisis “trash” and a “pack of dogs”.
“Hacking of my phone is just tip of iceberg,” says Polish opposition politician
The hacking could have “influenced the course, as well as the freedom and fairness, of the elections”, claims the senator.
Former dissident awarded 425,000 zloty compensation for communist-era internment
Andrzej Gwiazda was one of the leaders of the Solidarity trade union that helped bring down communism.
European Commission launches action against Poland for constitutional court violating EU law
Brussels has “serious doubts on the independence and impartiality of Poland’s Constitutional Tribunal”.
Journalist charged with criminal defamation for likening Polish border guards to Nazis
He could face up to a year in prison if convicted.
Thousands protest media ownership law targeting Poland’s biggest private TV network
The American owner of TVN would have to sell its majority stake.
Polish prosecutors investigate if EU judges committed crime when ruling on Poland
Meanwhile, the National Council of the Judiciary has prepared a resolution calling on the CJEU to “suspend activity until doubts as to its independence are resolved”.
