Karol Nawrocki says it is necessary in the face of an “aggressive, imperial Russia”.
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Polish parliament approves legal amnesty for Poles fighting in Ukraine’s armed forces
Serving in a foreign military without consent is normally a crime punishable by up to five years in prison.
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Catholic church accuses Polish state of “breaking law, spreading hatred and marginalising religion”
As examples, it lists the alleged mistreatment of prisoners and efforts to expand abortion rights.
Polish opposition politician and wife detained over alleged corruption case
Ryszard Czarnecki says the case is just “political theatre”.
A literary tour of Warsaw’s history through an anthology of short stories
Antonia Lloyd-Jones
Antonia Lloyd-Jones, the translator of “Warsaw Tales”, explains her relationship with Poland’s capital and why she chose these stories.
Actions to restore democracy may sometimes “not fully comply with law”, admits Tusk
But the prime minister said this is because of the legal chaos left behind by the former PiS government.
State firms terminate cooperation with Polish Olympic Committee
The Olympic committee has faced accusations of misspending funds and failing to properly support athletes.
Poland extends exclusion zone on Belarus border after 64% fall in attempted illegal crossings
“The zone has brought good, concrete results,” says the interior minister.
Poland criticises Germany’s “unacceptable” decision to reinstate border checks
Donald Tusk says Warsaw will seek “urgent consultations” with other countries affected by Germany’s decision.
Poland’s constitutional court finds commission investigating use of Pegasus spyware unconstitutional
The head of the commission, however, has dismissed the ruling as having no legal force.
Controversy as Polish PM “revokes signature” from judicial appointment
Donald Tusk’s decision has been rejected by the opposition and legal experts.
Fourth-century Celtic helmet is oldest ever found in Poland
Archaeologists say that the discovery could change our understanding of contact with Celtic cultures during that period.
Poland “breaks up group of saboteurs” planning cyberattacks on behalf of Russia and Belarus
The hackers were targeting Polish institutions with the aim of extorting information and conducting “de facto cyberwarfare”.
Rare Roman vessel found at 2,000-year-old burial site in Poland
Only seven such vessels have been discovered and only four were used as burial urns.
