Following a meeting with Olaf Scholz, Tusk also declared that Germany still owes Poland “moral, financial and material compensation” for WWII.
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Poles rally to save “oldest cinema in the world” from closure amid pandemic struggles
Pionier 1907 in Szczecin describes itself as the oldest cinema in the world, but has now been forced to suspend operations.
Polish court rejects extradition of asylum-seeking family to “barbaric” Netherlands
The ruling is evidence that “the Dutch judiciary is politicised and not independent”, claims Poland’s deputy justice minister.
Polish agriculture threatened by “ideologies that dehumanise man” and prioritise animals, says minister
Ardanowski warned of “ideologies that say milk is the effect of cows being raped…and humans steal honey from bees”.
First new Orthodox church in over 100 years opens in Warsaw
The last one to be built, in 1912, was demolished in the 1920s after Poland regained its independence.
Polish bishops call for withdrawal from European convention on violence against women
The call follows a move by the justice minister to withdraw Poland from the Istanbul Convention.
Poland to end tax relief on income earned abroad
The new rules come in place at the start of 2021.
Hunting association launches “My First Hunt” children’s story contest to lobby against ban on minors
The Polish Hunting Association encourages children in particular to submit stories.
Kraków forms partnership with Airbnb to encourage responsible tourism
It is the first such agreement in Central and Eastern Europe.
Polish ruling coalition “is over” following rebellion on animal rights law, say officials
A minority government or early elections are possible.
Top court deals blow to Polish government’s “totalitarian” law cutting pensions for communist officers
The Supreme Court says decisions should be made individually, based on people’s record under communism.
Polish court rules 14-year-old girl was not raped “because she did not scream”
Critics say the ruling is illustrative of wider failings in how rape is defined and dealt with in Poland’s justice system.
Farmers protest animal rights bill that is dividing Poland’s ruling party
The agriculture minister has warned that the law would cost the ruling party support in the countryside.
