The city of Opole immediately cancelled a meeting Grzegorz Braun had been due to hold and will seek compensation for the damage.
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Local authorities take action after unknown person repaints 200-year-old Polish village shrine
The shrine is on the official register of monuments, meaning vandalism of it can carry a prison sentence of up to two years.
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Poland reminds Musk that foreign interference in its elections is illegal
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More Poles believe rule of law has worsened under Tusk government than improved
The most common answer, given by 34.8%, was that “the situation has got worse” while only 24.4% said it improved.
Polish resident of border town takes Germany to court over border controls
The measures are intended to prevent illegal immigration, but he says they violate free-movement rules.
Polish farmers hold anti-EU protest in Warsaw
Organisers say they were opposed to “five dictates from Brussels”.
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Poland’s minimum wage higher than US federal rate for first time
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Polish sports star comes out as gay in post mourning death of partner
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President Duda criticises Polish government in final New Year’s speech
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Poland begins EU presidency with focus on security
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Poland ends agreement with Russian-based Intersputnik space communication network
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Polish parliament celebrates Hanukkah amid far-right protest outside
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