The decision was criticised by leading politicians, including President Andrzej Duda.
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Man to face trial in Poland for offending religious feelings by placing “blasphemous notes” in church
Offending religious feelings is a crime in Poland that carries a prison sentence of up to two years.
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Polish police detain man who tried to buy horse medicine that can induce abortions
The pharmacist feared the pills could be “used for non-medical purposes”.
UK ready to help Poland replace MiG fighter jets donated to Ukraine
“We will look very positively at a Polish request to fill in the gaps that have arisen,” says Britain’s armed forces minister.
Paris embassy clarifies ambassador’s claim Poland could “enter conflict” in Ukraine
The ambassador’s comments were taken out of context, says the embassy.
Almost 60% of female journalists in Poland have experienced sexual harassment, finds new research
In 65% of cases, the harassment came from someone in a more senior position.
Warsaw mayor excuses pupils for being late for school in video from delayed train
The video featuring mayor Rafał Trzaskowski has been viewed over 3.6 million times in two days on TikTok.
Poland introduces tougher new rules on domestic violence
The new legislation broadens the definition of domestic violence and expands measures to support victims and deal with perpetrators.
New Czech president visits Poland hailing “best ever relations”
After meeting his Czech counterpart, Andrzej Duda said Poland would provide Ukraine with MiG fighter jets “in the coming days”.
Poland detains nine accused of spying for Russia
The Russian spy network monitored arms shipments going through Poland to Ukraine and was also preparing actions to “paralyse” such deliveries.
European Parliament names room after Polish WWII hero Pilecki
Witold Pilecki deliberately had himself imprisoned at Auschwitz to gather intelligence and organise resistance at the camp.
Polish mayor’s killer found guilty and given life sentence
Stefan Wilmont murdered Mayor Paweł Adamowicz one month after his release from prison.
Inflation rises to new 26-year high of 18.4% in Poland
Prices of food, transport and energy rose fastest.
Polish priest was murdered in 1980s Germany as “victim of communist system”, finds investigation
Franciszek Blachnicki died in 1987 while in exile from communist Poland.
