Janusz Szymik, who says he was raped hundreds of times by a priest in the 1980s, is seeking 20 million zloty from the archdiocese of Kraków.
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Poland introduces new law against SLAPP lawsuits aimed at silencing critics
“The courts will no longer be a tool for intimidating citizens,” says the justice ministry.
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Consortium including FedEx to buy Poland’s InPost in €7.8 billion deal
InPost will retain its current name and remain headquartered in Poland.
Warsaw Zoo opens 24-hour drop off point for injured birds
The project was funded as part of the city’s “citizens’ budget”, in which residents can propose and vote for projects to be implemented with municipal funds.
Poles’ dislike of Americans, Jews and Ukrainians on the rise, survey shows
But Russians, Belarusians and Roma remain the most disliked national and ethnic groups in Poland.
Poland charges five men for smuggling cigarettes from Belarus with balloons
Prosecutors say that the gang’s actions helped support Russia’s aggression against Ukraine by providing income to Belarus.
Poland wins European Rail Champion Award
The European Railway Award recognised Poland for its efforts during last year’s presidency of the Council of the European Union in reinforcing “the pivotal role” of rail.
Court orders pretrial detention for former Polish justice minister Ziobro
The decision opens the way for domestic and European arrest warrants to be issued for Ziobro, who was granted asylum in Hungary.
US cuts all contact with Polish parliamentary speaker for “insulting Trump”
In response, Prime Minister Tusk told the US ambassador that “allies should respect, not lecture, each other”.
Tusk and Zelensky meet in Kyiv for talks on Poland hosting Ukraine Recovery Conference
The pair also discussed deepening energy and defence cooperation.
Poland’s gas exports hit new high on strong demand from Ukraine
Poland has increased its export capacity to help supply its eastern neighbour.
Auschwitz Museum to stop selling entry tickets on site over “unethical practices” of travel firms
Almost 2 million people visited the former German-Nazi camp last year.
Poland to require retailers to add flags of origin to loose fruit and vegetables
An industry group warns that the new rules could create confusion for shoppers while raising costs for retailers.
Polish president calls security meeting to discuss EU defence loans and Trump’s Board of Peace
Nawrocki also wants to address the alleged “eastern contacts” of the speaker of parliament.
