Politicians from both the ruling coalition and opposition have criticised the actions of military police and prosecutors.
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Warsaw prepares for launch of “clean transport zone” banning older cars
The city has launched a website allowing people to check if their car is among those that will now be barred.
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Polish government blames soaring inflation on Russia’s war, but that’s only part of the story
Anna Rzhevkina
Russia’s actions account for around a third of inflation, say economists.
First school offering Ukrainian education to refugee children opens in Polish city
Over 200 kids started classes on Tuesday.
Polish consumer office fines second-hand clothes marketplace Vinted for misleading clients
The Vilnius-based firm says it will appeal the decision.
US ambassador calls Poland “humanitarian superpower” for response to Ukraine crisis
He also expressed hope that Time’s “Person of the Year” award will go to “young Poles organising aid for Ukrainians”.
Court annuls Polish anti-LGBT resolutions, saying they discriminate and risk violence
The resolutions, passed by Polish local authorities, pledged to fight “homoterror” and “protect children from sexual depravity”.
Rembrandt’s “The Polish Rider” returns to Warsaw palace after 200 years
The artwork, which belonged to Poland’s last king, will be on display until 7 August.
Emotions of protesters who attacked Russian ambassador “understandable”, says Polish government
If Russia wants to avoid evoking such emotions it “should stop committing genocide in Ukraine”, says the Polish government’s spokesman.
First nine women ordained as pastors in Poland’s largest Protestant church
“The church has concluded that God’s calling pays no heed to gender,” said the bishop of the church.
Russian ambassador doused with red paint at Soviet cemetery in Warsaw
Protesters had gathered to oppose his visit to commemorate Russia’s Victory Day.
Metal musician Nergal acquitted of insulting Poland’s coat of arms
Under Polish law, insulting a symbol of state is a crime that carries a prison sentence of up to one year
EU Parliament calls for Poland and Hungary’s funds to be blocked until rule-of-law issues resolved
One Polish ruling party MEP accused critics of Poland of “acting on behalf of Putin”.
Last billboard disappears from Polish town in drive to beautify streets
Since 2018, Sopot has removed more than 1,000 adverts from its public spaces.
