The statue of a warrior, once part of a Wehrmacht barracks, went disappeared at the end of the war.
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Polish parliament will seek rare override of presidential veto on dog-chaining ban
The last time a veto was overturned by parliament was in 2009 under President Lech Kaczyński.
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Polish opposition criticises release of Russian prisoner while Poles remain detained in Belarus
Andrzej Poczobut, a leading figure in Belarus’s Polish minority, is serving eight years in prison on political charges.
Polish Supreme Court acquits politician of offending religious feelings in church abortion protest
She was accused of offending religious feelings and maliciously interfering with the public performance of a religious act.
Asylum claims in Poland rise by 79% in first half of 2024
The figures come amid a renewed migration crisis on the border with Belarus.
Poland involved in prisoner swap between West and Russia
Russian-Spanish dual citizen Pavel Rubtsov, also known as Pablo Gonzalez, was released by Poland.
Polish Olympian defends Mexican rival after politicians suggest she is male
“All accusations or insinuations in her case are misplaced,” the Polish athlete said.
German president asks Poles for forgiveness on Warsaw Uprising 80th anniversary
“German nationalism, imperialism and racism led to these brutal crimes,” said Frank-Walter Steinmeier.
“The safe is empty,” warns Kraków after city’s debts double in four years
The city authorities have blamed the longstanding former mayor, who left office in May.
Inflation surges in Poland in July after unfreezing of electricity prices
Inflation reached 4.2% in July – the highest level this year – accelerating from 2.6% in June.
Poland to create “community forests” around large cities to protect nature and serve residents
The 14 forests will help create “green rings” around large cities for recreation and to reduce logging.
Polish athletes call for return of Olympic commentator suspended over opening ceremony remarks
Przemysław Babiarz was suspended after saying that Imagine, which was played at the opening ceremony, presents a “communist vision”.
Polish justice minister asks EU parliament to lift immunity of opposition politicians
Mariusz Kamiński and Maciej Wąsik have been charged with violating their ban on holding public office.
Polish parliament approves introduction of “widow’s pension”
The scheme would allow retirees to partially collect both their own and their late spouse’s pension instead of having to choose just one.
