NGOs have protested against the legislation, which they say gives officers a “licence to kill”.
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Cold winter weather could cause new wave of Ukrainian refugees, says Poland
Ukraine is struggling with growing damage to its energy infrastructure caused by Russian attacks.
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Dozens of gravestones vandalised at Jewish cemetery in Polish city
Polish are investigating after almost 70 gravestones were desecrated overnight.
New high-tech boar trap in Polish city offers humane solution to growing urban problem
It caught a herd of 20 wild boars on its first night of operation.
Polish ruling coalition loses parliamentary majority after MPs quit
The government should still be able to rely on votes from MPs outside its caucus to ensure a majority.
Tornado, mammatus clouds and orange skies: extreme weather hits Poland
The neighbouring Czech Republic was also hit by a deadly tornado.
Poland launches lottery offering millions in prizes for people vaccinated against Covid
Everyone over 18 who has been fully vaccinated is eligible to participate.
Israel condemns “immoral” Polish property restitution bill
Poland’s foreign ministry has denied the claims as displaying a “complete lack of knowledge”.
Bishop punished by Vatican over abuse negligence elected as Polish village chief
Sławoj Leszek Głódź has been banned from living in his former diocese of Gdańsk.
Hacking of Polish officials linked to Russian security services, says Poland
“[These] activities are carried out on a mass scale and are part of the disinformation operation against Poland.”
Poland ranked fifth globally for foreign investment in new projects last year
The value of announced greenfield projects in Poland reached $24.3 billion in 2020.
Polish state-owned oil giant opens first stand-alone store in drive to diversify away from fuel
PKN Orlen wants to open 900 of its new format retail outlets by 2026.
LGBT “deviants don’t have same rights as normal people”, says Polish education minister
His words were applauded by party colleagues in parliament.
Cross-party group of MPs call on PM to hold talks on Poland’s nuclear plans
They argue that Poland’s development of nuclear power will span several parliamentary terms and requires collaboration between parties.
