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European Parliament strips Polish opposition politicians of immunity
Mariusz Kamiński and Maciej Wąsik are facing criminal charges for not complying with a ban on holding public office.
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Poland going “in right direction” but must “fully meet” EU demands to unlock funds, says commission
“We are open to dialogue…[and] compromise,” says Poland’s minister for European affairs.
Police protest in Warsaw, demanding higher pay
Members of Poland’s uniformed services – including police, border guards, firefighters and prison guards – want pay rises to match soaring inflation.
Polish ruling party seeks to end legal immunity for all MPs and judges
The change would require an amendment to the constitution, and therefore support from parts of the opposition.
Poland’s annual smog ranking shows most polluted spots
The ranking features towns and villages but no large cities.
Son of Polish officer who led resistance in Auschwitz seeks €5.5 million compensation for his execution
Witold Pilecki deliberately had himself imprisoned at Auschwitz to organise resistance and gather intelligence there.
Residents of Polish town paint their own road crossing after failed appeals to authorities
Locals warn they may take further action unless safety improves
Beavers cause flooding in Polish town, leading road to collapse
A ten-metre-wide and eight-metre-deep hole appeared in the road, which could take months to repair.
Court acquits men who toppled statue of Polish priest accused of child sex abuse
The three men had been found guilty by a lower court, but were yesterday acquitted on appeal.
Polish government admits spending cuts on horizon during “time of crisis”
Defence spending and social programmes will be protected, while the government denies that its plans for a new “mega-airport” are threatened.
Energy firms should have “close to zero profits” next year, says Poland’s PM
“I will not pity the energy companies,” said Mateusz Morawiecki.
Poland to become European kimchi hub with new South Korean factory
The kimchi factory will be run in partnership with a Polish firm specialising in fermented food.
Poland to delay coal phaseout and open more mines amid energy crisis
“We are planning to increase [coal] production and are also planning new [mining] locations,” says the climate minister.
