Party members will be able to choose between Warsaw mayor Rafał Trzaskowsk or foreign minister Radosław Sikorski.
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Poland opens largest gas power plant, supplying 5% of national electricity demand
“Gas is a very important part of the energy transition and the move towards climate neutrality,” said a government minister.
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Poland introduces checks on Slovak border to curb irregular migration
The prime minister announced he had ordered the measures “so that no one accuses us of having a leaky border”.
One-way mirror installed in Warsaw to mark former Jewish ghetto wall
Those standing on what was the “Aryan side” of the wall can look through it, while those on the Jewish side see only a reflection of themselves
Poles rally to support dog accused of eating 100 cabbages in neighbouring farm
The suspect, Ciapunio, featured in an investigate programme on public television.
Polish bishop apologises after reports of priests’ “sex party with male prostitute”
Media reports claim that the prostitute lost consciousness and was initially denied medical assistance.
Poland condemns Scholz remarks over visa scandal as “election interference”
“The visa scandal in Poland needs to be clarified…I don’t want people from Poland to simply be waved through,” said the German chancellor.
PM’s security accused of excessive force and vulgarity against Extinction Rebellion protesters
A journalist who filmed the incident says the officers smashed her phone while she was recording.
Germany plans controls on Polish and Czech borders to curb migration
Germany needs to “combat [people] smuggling more aggressively”, says its interior minister.
Poland expands subsidies for improving energy efficiency in homes to fight pollution and lower bills
The government hopes to replace half of the one million coal-fired boilers still in use in buildings containing multiple dwellings by 2030.
Opposition leader Tusk promises simpler gender recognition and same-sex partnerships
LGBT people as a “victimised minority” in Poland, says Donald Tusk, pledging to improve their situation.
Poles work EU’s second-most hours per week
In 2022, Poles worked 40.4 hours a week on average, compared to 37.5 hours a week across the EU as a whole.
Czech “petrol tourists” tank up in Poland as fuel prices fall ahead of elections
Analysts believe state energy giant Orlen has been lowering prices at petrol stations to help the ruling party win re-election.
Government to show “special clip” in cinemas before screenings of “anti-Polish” Green Border film
The clip will inform viewers of the “many untruths and distortions” contained in Agnieszka Holland’s film Green Border.
