They demanded Russia’s withdrawal from Ukraine, the release of political prisoners in Russia, and for Vladimir Putin to be put on trial.
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Polish government announces 1bn zloty investment in AI
“AI is indispensable, both in the economic and security contexts, but it is crucial that it is used safely and responsibly,” says the defence minister.
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Spain returns historical paintings stolen from Poland during WWII
The artworks, dating from the 15th or 16th century, were stolen from Warsaw around the time of the city’s uprising against Nazi-German occupation.
Drinking alcohol on Warsaw riverside is permitted, rules top court
The Vistula Boulevards (bulwary wiślane) that run along the river in Warsaw are a popular meeting spot.
Warsaw to ban older cars from 2024
A new “clean transport zone” will be introduced from the middle of next year.
Murders fell 19% in Poland in 2022, largest decline on record
The 507 murders recorded last year still remains above the historic low recorded before a spike during the pandemic.
Disabled 14-year-old rape victim refused abortion in Poland by hospitals in her province
A health ministry spokesman has confirmed that local hospitals failed to comply with the rules
Sainthood of Polish priest murdered by communists delayed after miracle not proven
Jerzy Popiełuszko was prominently associated with the Solidarity movement that helped bring down Poland’s communist regime.
Mural honouring Polish WWII officer unveiled in Morocco by US and UK ambassadors
Polish intelligence officer Mieczysław Słowikowski played a key role in the successful landing of Allied troops in North Africa.
“Harmful leftist entities” won’t receive our grants, says Polish education minister
The minister was responding to controversy over his ministry granting money to a foundation associated with figures from the ruling party.
Żabka – largest operator of autonomous stores in Europe – aims to overtake Amazon as world’s biggest
The Polish convenience chain now has over 50 “Nano” autonomous grocery stores.
Less than 9% of Poles think judicial reforms have improved courts
Over half think that courts function worse than they did before the current government came to power.
Poland slams “unacceptable German attitude” on Ukraine and aims to build own tank coalition
But Germany’s foreign minister says there has not been a specific request to transfer tanks and Berlin “would not stand in the way” if there was.
Widely used unapproved drug not effective in treating Covid, finds Polish state-funded study
Sales of amantadine boomed in Poland during the pandemic, and it was even recommended by a member of the government.
