Duda had previously said that, as president, it would not be appropriate for him to support any candidate.
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Exhumation of Poles massacred by Ukrainians in WWII begins in Ukraine
Previously, Kyiv had banned such exhumations from taking place since 2017.
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Belarusians protest in Warsaw against re-election of Lukashenko
The demonstration was led by Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, the exiled Belarusian opposition leader, who called the vote a “farce”.
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.
Polish parliament passes bill changing who will confirm winner of presidential election
The legislation was strongly opposed by PiS, who claimed that such a change would be “unconstitutional”.
Polish parliament amends law to strip mandate from lawmakers facing pre-trial detention
The changes have been made in response to the case of Marcin Romanowski, a fugitive opposition MP accused by prosecutors of 11 crimes.
Chopin Museum in Warsaw adds rare music manuscript to collection
It is one of only two known existing autographs – manuscripts written in their composer’s hand – of Frédéric Chopin’s “Ballade in F minor”.
Polish ex-PM Morawiecki waives immunity over 2020 postal election case
Morawiecki, who rejects the accusation of abusing his powers, says he believes “that truth, law and justice will prevail”.
“Gay sex party” priest from Poland dismissed from clergy by Vatican
He was last year found guilty of four charges relating to a drug-fuelled sex party he held with two men in his apartment.
Poland records largest year-on-year decrease in deaths by suicide since 2015
The number of attempted suicides, however, saw a year-on-year increase in all age categories.
PM Tusk asks consulates in US to prepare to assist Polish citizens amid Trump’s deportation plans
“There may be no cause for concern, but Poland will be well prepared for any situation,” said Tusk.
Warsaw to turn Russian “spy” building into housing for public servants
The complex, built by the Soviets in the 1970s, later became known as “Spyville” amid claims it was used by Russian intelligence after 1989.
Polish opposition PiS party tables bill tying child benefits for Ukrainians to employment
The move came after Rafał Trzaskowski, the presidential candidate from Poland’s main ruling group, said that such benefits “should go to those who contribute to our economy”.
Polish right-wing brodcaster airs staged kidnapping of fugitive opposition politician
The video, filmed in the style of an action thriller, depicts the fictional interrogation of former PiS deputy minister Marcin Romanowski.
