“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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Polish state oil giant says legal challenge to stop its media takeover is “obviously unfounded”
Orlen is responding to a court decision to suspend its purchase of hundreds of media outlets.
Most Polish homes to have smart energy meters by 2027 under new law
The new legislation is part of a push to reform Poland’s energy market.
University requirements for students to have Covid vaccine raise legal doubts in Poland
The first two such cases, in Kraków and Rzeszów, have been reported.
Government announces further loosening of Covid restrictions in Poland
Children’s indoor play areas may reopen, trade fairs can again be organised, and limits on numbers at private events are loosened.
Poland busts largest ever VAT fraud operation, which issued one billion zloty of fake invoices
The illegal operation sold fake invoices worth more than one billion zloty.
Inflation in Poland highest in a decade
Poland has recorded the highest or second highest level of inflation among all EU member states in every month since March 2020.
Poland to begin Covid vaccines for children aged 12+ from next week
The decision follows approval by the European Medicines Agency.
State auditor notifies prosecutors of suspected crimes by ruling party chief Kaczyński
Marian Banaś accuses the PiS chairman of three crimes.
Poland signs agreement with Spain to cooperate on new transport hub near Warsaw
Poland and Spain will work together to develop a high-speed rail system.
Lost work by Polish master Matejko on display ahead of potential record auction
The 1877 oil painting was not seen for decades before its owner came forward.
Polish government and miners reach coal phaseout deal but doubts remain over EU approval
The use of public funds to support the mining sector could fall foul of EU state aid rules, warn legal experts at a climate NGO.
Poland reports lowest daily Covid infections since July
The number of deaths was also in single figures for the first time since September.
