The event faced hostility from the former PiS government, which was removed from power at the end of last year.
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Poland rises in global rule-law-ranking following change in government
“Poland has returned to the group of countries respecting the rule of law,” says the justice minister.
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Hijacking of Ryanair plane by Belarus was “state terrorism”, finds Polish investigation
The alleged bomb threat used to ground the flight was clearly false and used as a pretext to detain opposition activist Roman Protasevich.
Poland ordered to pay compensation for air pollution violating resident’s rights
But the judge noted that the ruling does not automatically open the way for anyone in Poland to demand compensation.
Poland was brave enough to support us when others didn’t, says exiled Belarusian opposition leader
President Andrzej Duda invited Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya to sit alongside him at Joe Biden’s Summit for Democracy.
Number of Georgian immigrants in Poland quadruples in three years
The latest data on residence permits shows Georgians to be Poland’s fourth-largest group of arrivals.
Abakanowicz installation becomes Poland’s most expensive artwork, selling for €3m
“Bambini” is made up of 83 child-sized statues without arms or heads, representing “a sign of persisting fear”.
Polish designer on BBC’s “100 inspiring women” list for her lifelike baby therapy dolls
Barbara Smolińska makes hyper-realistic baby dolls that can help women deal with the loss of a child.
Polish ruling party guilty of “treason” for hosting summit of pro-Russian parties, says Tusk
Marine Le Pen and Viktor Orbán were among those who gathered in Warsaw at the invitation of PiS, whose leader called on them to work together.
Poland denies reports of 4-year-old Iraqi lost in woods at Belarus border, condemns “media hysteria”
NGOs claim the girl was separated from her parents by the Polish authorities, but the border guard denies this.
Polish opposition parties unite to sign agreement on restoring rule of law
The signatories pledged to roll back the government’s judicial overhaul and end the “devastating conflict” with the EU.
Poland closes schools and announces compulsory vaccines for teachers, medics and uniformed services
Restaurants, bars, hotels, cinemas, theatres and places of worship will also have to further limit capacity, and nightclubs will close.
Large majority of Poles view government’s judicial policies negatively, find new polls
Three quarters hold a negative view of the changes while 57% say they have subordinated the judiciary to political control.
Polish hospital refused abortion against psychiatrists’ advice for fear of prosecution
A woman was left suicidal after her foetus was diagnosed with a fatal defect, but her hospital refused an abortion, citing the new law.
