“The situation in Poland constitutes gender-based violence against women and may rise to the level of torture or cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment,” said CEDAW.
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Polish chemicals group Azoty notifies prosecutor over contract with PiS-era foundation
Grupa Azoty says its inability to withdraw funding for the Polish National Foundation caused “damage of great magnitude to the company”.
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Reporters claim Polish soldiers “broke the law” in “attack” near border
A new recording revealed shouts and offensive language during the search.
Record number of suicide attempts by teenagers in Poland
Experts say the pandemic has strained the mental health of young people.
Poland records almost 25,000 daily Covid cases and 463 deaths amid calls for restrictions
“For the time being we do not see the need to introduce additional restrictions,” said a health ministry spokesman.
Belarus limits oil flow to Poland due to pipeline “repairs” amid growing tensions on border
The Druzhba pipeline sends oil from Russia to European refineries.
Poland’s justice minister announces “fundamental” new court reform
The new reform is to bring courts “closer to the people”.
Syrian man who drowned crossing into Poland buried as riots break out on Belarusian border
Tensions flared up on the border as migrants threw stones towards Polish troops.
Polish central bank to issue special coin and note marking “defence of the eastern border”
The collector’s items will be issued in an “expedited” and “extraordinary” procedure.
Three organisers of antisemitic march in Polish city arrested amid widespread condemnation
A rally took place in Kalisz yesterday in protest at Thursday’s march.
Polish government prepares new border zone measures as end of state of emergency approaches
Journalists are expected to be allowed into the border area with permission.
Kaczyński invites Salvini, Orbán and other right-wing leaders for talks on EU future
“It will be an attempt to develop our vision of Europe,” says Poland’s ruling party.
UK deploys troops to bolster Poland’s border with Belarus amid escalating tensions
The deployment comes as Belarusian and Russian paratroopers hold joint drills today.
Tens of thousands join races throughout Poland to celebrate independence
Runners wore the national colours of white and red national at around 80 events in Polish towns and cities.
