Michał Woś, who faces up to 10 years in prison, says he is a victim of “political repression” by the current government.
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Poland “cannot guarantee” Putin would not be arrested if he flies through Polish airspace to Hungary
In response, Russia accused Poland of making “terrorist” threats.
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Polish ruling party raises campaign funds from state firm managers while private business supports opposition
Figures associated with Polish gaming giant CD Projekt have been the largest donors to the opposition Civic Platform (PO).
Priest takes own life after fine for “masturbating on beach” in Poland
Media linked to the conservative ruling party have blamed an opposition politician for launching a “witch hunt” against the priest.
Parliament approves law banning “sexualisation of children” in Polish schools
Critics say the proposed law is a further attempt by the conservative government to restrict sex education in schools.
Russian influence commission won’t be formed before elections, admits Poland’s ruling party
The EU and US had expressed concern that the body would be used to attack the opposition during the campaign.
Polish parliament condemns German “interference” in elections
The resolution was in response to a German politician’s criticism of the ruling party.
Pole falls short in attempt to become first to swim from Sweden to Poland
The swimmer has so far raised 300,000 zloty (€67,000) for children’s cancer treatment.
Polish team wins international space rover contest
AGH Space Systems from Kraków won first place at the Canadian International Rover Challenge while another Polish team came third.
Poland brings first charges over sale of Ukrainian industrial grain for human consumption
One of the those charged is accused of customs fraud on goods valued at over 6.3 million zloty (€1.4 million).
Polish opposition parties agree joint candidates for Senate election
A similar pact in 2019 helped the opposition win control of the chamber from the ruling PiS party.
Polish border guard warns tourists to stop taking selfies on Ukraine border
It is an offence to enter the area directly on the border, and a number of tourists have already been fined this summer for doing so.
Almost half of LGBT workers in Poland afraid to come out to colleagues for fear of being treated differently
Poland’s figure was higher than the global average in an international study on LGBT workplace inclusion by Deloitte.
Ex-head of electoral commission calls for boycott of Polish government’s referendum
“I would be ashamed to take part in this referendum. The questions are shocking, primitive, crude.”
