Dariusz Matecki, who could face up to ten years in prison, claims to be a victim of a political attack by the government.
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Polish parliament strips opposition leader and deputy leader of immunity
Jarosław Kaczyński is facing a defamation lawsuit while Mariusz Błaszczak is accused of unlawfully publishing classified military plans.
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Opposition taking power threatens “free speech and media pluralism”, warn Polish public media
Under the current government, public media have become a mouthpiece for the ruling party.
Poland detains Norwegian “neo-Nazi extremist” trying to enter Ukraine and join war
He has been detained in a guarded facility and proceedings to extradite him to Norway have been initiated.
Demonstrations of support for Israel and Palestine take place in Warsaw
“We are here to let Israel know that it will not be alone,” said Marian Turski, a 97-year-old Auschwitz survivor.
Poland changes construction laws to curb “pathological” housing development
The new rules increase the distance between blocks on neighbouring plots and set requirements for playgrounds and green spaces.
Polish PM accuses EU of “unacceptable blackmail” over unblocking funds for new government
It comes after Donald Tusk suggested EU funds could be unlocked even before legislation to restore the rule of law is passed.
Supreme Court rules against shops that circumvented Poland’s Sunday trading ban
The businesses had offered sports equipment rental and an in-store “library” to justify remaining open on Sundays.
Remains of Poles killed by Ukrainian nationalists in WW2 massacres found in Ukraine
It is the first time in nine years that such a discovery has been made
Annual number of births falls 11% in Poland, marking first double-digit decline
Poland having one of Europe’s lowest fertility rates.
Polish president announces date of new parliament but delays naming prime minister
“We have two serious candidates for prime minister,” said Duda, naming Morawiecki and Tusk.
Polish election candidates donate campaign banners to insulate dog shelters
Some banners are being turned into bags while one group wants to send them to Ukraine to help seal soldiers’ dugouts and cover damaged roofs.
Tusk meets von der Leyen in Brussels, pledging to restore rule of law and unblock frozen EU funds
“The new government will have to demonstrate very quickly that it is capable of restoring the rule of law in Poland.”
Black people report facing least discrimination in Poland, finds EU study
In Poland, 21% of people of African descent said they had experienced discrimination in the last five years, the lowest among all countries surveyed.
