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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Poland seizes property from Russian embassy
The resort near Warsaw was seized after the Russians failed to pay rent and refused requests to vacate the property.
Poland’s grain harvest on track to reach record, says stats agency
Poland is set to remain the third largest cereals producer in EU.
Head of Polish anti-vaccine movement quits after accusation of misappropriating donations
Her organisation says she has been unable to account for money from public collections.
Poland to build anti-migrant razor-wire barrier on border with Russia
The Polish defence minister has ordered the army to “immediately” begin building a barrier on the border with Russia’s exclave of Kaliningrad.
Poland pays tribute to Ukraine dead and Polish war victims on All Saints’ Day
Millions of Poles visit cemeteries on All Saints’ Day to leave candles and flowers at the graves of loved ones.
South Korea and Poland sign deal on developing nuclear plant
“We need sources of cheap and stable energy in Poland…especially in the current geopolitical situation,” says Poland’s state assets minister.
Integration of Ukrainians can boost Poland’s GDP up to 3.5%, finds Deloitte report
But Poland must support the learning of Polish, ensure access to the housing market, and help refugees find work matching their skills and qualifications.
Education minister criticises “irresponsible” principals for allowing LGBT day in Polish schools
“Rainbow Friday” (Tęczowy Piątek) is held every year in October, with school authorities able to decide whether to take part.
Poland picks US as partner for first nuclear power plant
“A strong Polish-US alliance guarantees the success of our joint initiatives,” says the prime minister.
Every Polish citizen should receive war reparations from Germany, says official overseeing claim
“I believe the German chancellor will come to his senses” but, if not, “they’ll have a problem”, says Poland’s incoming deputy foreign minister.
Record number of suicide attempts among children and adolescents in Poland this year
In the last five years, the number of recorded suicide attempts among minors has more than doubled.
Supermarket chain becomes first in Poland to cut opening hours due to energy costs
Danish discounter Netto is introducing later opening times or earlier closing times for dozens of its outlets in Poland.
