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”.
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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.
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Reconstruction plans for Warsaw palace destroyed in WWII win International Architecture Award
The Saxon Palace was, like most of Warsaw, destroyed by the German occupiers during World War Two.
Russian detained in Poland on suspicion of orchestrating attack on Navalny associate
The Russian citizen has been presented with three charges, including one of orchestrating the attack on Navalny’s former chief of staff.
Polish pizzeria ranked among world’s best 100
It was rated the 97th best pizzeria in the world and 20th best in Europe.
Ukraine angered after Polish foreign minister reportedly suggests putting Crimea under UN mandate
Ukraine’s foreign ministry condemned “unacceptable proposals regarding the future status of Crimea”.
EU chief announces billions in support for flood-hit Central European countries on Poland visit
Ursula von der Leyen met with the leaders of Poland, Austria, Slovakia and the Czech Republic in the Polish city of Wrocław.
Poland fast-tracks prosecution of flood looters and detains two for spreading disinformation
A man dressed as a soldier was spreading false claims that the army was planning to detonate flood defences.
Polish public, businesses and charities rally to help flood victims
Donation campaigns have collected money and humanitarian aid, while many businesses are offering products and services free of charge.
Poland records EU’s third highest inflation in August
Whereas inflation has slowed across the EU, in Poland it has remained high after the government partially unfroze energy prices in July.
Kraków announces plans to build metro system
Construction of the metro – which would be only the second in Poland – is scheduled to begin in 2028.
Poland handed budget portfolio in new European Commission
Polish candidate Piotr Serafin has been nominated as commissioner for budget, anti-fraud and public administration.
Intel suspends planned new plants in Poland and Germany for two years
The announcement comes just days after Poland’s government revealed it had received EU approval to provide state aid for the project.
Poland deploys military police to protect evacuated flood zones from looters
Anyone caught stealing from victims of the disaster “will be severely punished”, says the defence minister.
