The decision was criticised by leading politicians, including President Andrzej Duda.
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Man to face trial in Poland for offending religious feelings by placing “blasphemous notes” in church
Offending religious feelings is a crime in Poland that carries a prison sentence of up to two years.
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Polish LGBT activist faces up to five years in prison after indictment for attack on anti-LGBT van
Her pretrial detention last year sparked mass protests.
Dozens of human remains found near Auschwitz
The bones may be the remains of German soldiers imprisoned by the Soviets after 1945.
Polish exports to Russia surpass pre-embargo levels
With most food products banned, exports have shifted to medicine, cars and automotive parts.
EU “encroaching on Polish sovereignty” in legal primacy case, says constitutional court chief
The justice minister has condemned the European Commission’s “obnoxious, insolent and colonialist attitude” towards Poland.
Protestant pastor convicted for insulting Polish president and Catholics
Paweł Chojecki called the president a “traitor” and the Catholic church a “great big prostitute”.
United opposition candidate wins closely watched mayoral race in Poland
The election in Rzeszów was won by Konrad Fijołek, a candidate supported by Poland’s centrist and left-wing opposition parties.
First ever gay dating show to air in Poland
The show, based on the Finding Prince Charming format, is due to be broadcast by TVN later this year.
Poland “very close to” Covid herd immunity with 60% vaccinated or recently infected, says minister
Poland has dealt with several outbreaks of the Delta variant, Niedzielski said.
US is falling into “Russian trap” over Nord Stream pipeline, warns Polish foreign minister
Zbigniew Rau warned of an “escalation of Russia’s aggressive behaviour”.
More people allowed in churches, hotels and gyms as Poland further loosens Covid restrictions
Limits on attendance of cinemas, theatres and stadiums will also be eased.
Kraków to build “premetro” line linking east and west through city centre
The investment is expected to cost at least 5.8 billion zloty and open in 2033.
Polish city to end sales of “antisemitic” Jewish figurines
The figures – often shown holding money as a good luck symbol – have long raised controversy.
