The demonstration was led by Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, the exiled Belarusian opposition leader, who called the vote a “farce”.
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Poland’s biggest charity fundraiser sets new record with €42 million raised so far
The donations will be used to purchase medical equipment for paediatric oncology and haematology wards in Poland.
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Warsaw unveils plans to more than double size of metro
The expansion would ensure that over half of Varsovians will live within one kilometre of a metro station, up from 28% currently.
Polish president to meet Macron, Scholz and Sunak in “diplomatic offensive” ahead of Biden visit
Andrzej Duda wants “new allied agreements that will allow us to support Ukraine in defending its territory”.
Procedure granting Ukrainian refugees access to Polish labour market used 900,000 times
A minister welcomed the growing Ukrainian workforce, which “complements our labour market” and “pays taxes here in Poland”.
Biden’s “historic” Poland visit will “signal importance of US-Polish relations”, says ambassador
The US president will also “say thank you to Polish society” for welcoming Ukrainian refugees.
Polish parliament approves monthly payments to families of uniformed personnel killed in line of duty
Children, spouses and parents of those killed would be eligible.
Poland still getting 10% of oil from Russia, admits minister, blaming lack of EU embargo
State energy firm Orlen says it can only reduce imports further if the EU introduces a full embargo on Russian oil.
Doubts and disputes emerge over disabled rape victim reportedly refused abortion in Poland
The health minister called the case a “colossal manipulation calculated to evoke emotions” but the victim’s aunt accuses him of “lying”.
Polish MEP defends earnings from UAE following Dutch media report
Radosław Sikorski is reportedly paid $100,000 a year to act as an advisor to the Sir Bani Yas forum in UAE.
Polish government’s planned mega-airport conceived by “very stupid politicians”, says Ryanair CEO
The head of Poland’s airport project says it would be “a waste of time to comment” on Michael O’Leary’s remarks
Cat becomes Polish city’s top-rated tourist attraction
Visitors from across Poland and even abroad have come to Szczecin to see Gacek the cat.
Poland closes main Belarus border crossing and prepares further sanctions for regime figures
The decision comes a day after the jailing of an ethnic Polish leader by Belarus.
Polish parliament approves law to unblock building of onshore wind farms
The final version was watered down from the original proposal, leading to criticism from the wind industry and opposition.
