NGOs have protested against the legislation, which they say gives officers a “licence to kill”.
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Cold winter weather could cause new wave of Ukrainian refugees, says Poland
Ukraine is struggling with growing damage to its energy infrastructure caused by Russian attacks.
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Poland imported record amount of liquefied natural gas in 2022
Poland’s LNG terminal received 58 shipments carrying 4.4 million tonnes, figures that were 66% and 57% higher than a year earlier respectively.
Sales of new homes fell 38% in Polish cities in 2022 but prices rose 9%
The fall in sales, however, did not translate into a fall in prices, which rose by 9% year-on-year.
Germany formally rejects Poland’s demand for war reparations
“According to the German government, the matter of reparations and compensation for war losses remains closed,” says Poland’s foreign ministry.
Polish PM declares support for death penalty
Mateusz Morawiecki believes it was “premature” to abolish the death penalty in the 1990s and called for a “rethink”.
Poland investigating provenance of 16th-century “king’s sword” on auction in Germany
The German auction house says the sword belongs to Sigismund III Vasa, king of Poland from 1587-1632.
Polish oil giant Orlen accused of inflating fuel prices
Wrocław’s public transport authority and opposition parties have called for an investigation into the “thieving monopoly” of Orlen.
Polish president accuses minister of giving false information on negotiations over EU funds
The episode is the latest sign of tensions within the ruling camp over whether and how Poland should roll back its judicial reforms in order to satisfy the EU’s demands.
Poland condemns Ukraine’s commemoration of wartime nationalist leader Bandera
“We are extremely critical towards any glorification or even remembrance of Bandera,” said Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki.
Child sex abuse conviction of local official sparks row between Polish opposition and ruling camp
The dispute has led the education minister to threaten to sue a journalist.
Poland sees record high January temperatures of almost 19°C on first day of year
In some parts of Poland, the average temperature reached the level set by the state meteorological agency to qualify as summer temperatures.
Polish government politicians condemn “disgrace” as Black Eyed Peas wear rainbow armbands during state TV concert
“We are the Black Eyed Peas… We are not the Black Eyed PiS,” said the group’s lead singer Will.I.am.
Tusk sues Polish state TV for presenting him as “target” for “physical attacks”
The opposition party leader is also suing TVP for “manipulation” in a programme linking him to Russia.
