“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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Lyme disease on the rise in Poland as warming climate makes ticks more prevalent
The health service is launching a preventive scheme against tick-borne illnesses.
Polish president increases pay of MPs and ministers, but opposition moves to block rises
Senior politicians will earn between 40% and 75% more.
Support in Poland for leaving EU highest in over a decade, finds poll
But longer-term polling shows that support for the EU in Poland has been growing.
Covid vaccine point set on fire in Poland as government condemns anti-vax “terror”
The government has offered a reward for help finding the culprit.
Polish nationalists march against “LGBT totalitarianism” on anniversary of WWII uprising
One of the march’s organisers also took down an EU flag.
Illegal crypto-mining operation discovered in Polish police HQ
A spokesman said the suspect did not access police databases.
Belarusian Olympian enters Polish embassy in Tokyo after Poland offers asylum
Krystsina Tsimanouskaya claims Belarus tried to force her to return home against her will after she criticised the authorities.
Poland equals highest inflation rate in two decades
Rising prices are piling pressure on Poland’s central bank to raise interest rates.
Hundreds of Polish journalists sign open letter defending TVN and media freedom
The signatories criticise the actions of the government and call for an intervention from international public opinion.
Poland not planning another national lockdown, says health minister
Businesses with vaccinated staff will likely continue to operate.
Poland’s state commission against paedophilia issues first report with 22 recommendations
The commission was created following a documentary on sexual abuse cover-ups.
Retired top judges call for “decisive” response to “brutal and groundless attack” on Polish EU judge
Marek Safjan is being targeted by right-wing media.
