The interior, culture, state assets and development ministers are being replaced as they prepare to stand in next month’s EU elections.
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Russian hackers target Polish government bodies
NASK, a Polish state research institute, has identified attempted attacks by Fancy Bear, a Russian hacking group working on behalf of the Kremlin.
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Wrocław is first Polish city to join European Coalition Against Racism
The decision was opposed by councillors from PiS, who argued that racism is not a serious problem in the city.
Christmas comes early for carp in Poland after “historic” animal cruelty ruling
A court has convicted three supermarket workers for mistreating live carp, which are traditionally sold ahead of Christmas in Poland.
Poland’s Sunday trading ban lifted ahead of Christmas due to pandemic
The exemption is meant to spread Christmas shopping across more days and help struggling businesses.
Post-industrial “Venice of Szczecin” to be revitalised
The derelict complex will be transformed into a new headquarters for the state water agency.
Rule of law mechanism would be “fatal for EU”, Polish PM tells German newspaper
“That is how the Soviet system looked: fictional independence when in actual fact there was dependence, exploitation and neo-colonialism.”
Church extends dispensation not to attend mass in Poland over Christmas and limits pastoral visits
Post-Christmas pastoral visits will be invitation-only or replaced with special Masses in some cities.
Organiser of Brussels gay sex party may be Pole wanted by Polish police
A man with an almost identical name and similar image is being sought on suspicious of fraud in Poland.
Poland announces Covid vaccine plan, aiming for 70-80% of population to vaccinate
It “will be free and voluntary for everyone”, says the prime minister.
Sick leave due to mental health rises 50% in Poland amid pandemic
Prescriptions for anti-depressants have also increased.
Polish cities switch off lights in protest against government’s EU budget veto
“Without funds, we are left in the dark,” say the mayors.
Prosecutors want Supreme Court judge’s immunity lifted to bring charges over communist-era ruling
The judge is accused of making a 1982 ruling “in line with the repressive policies” of the regime.
Poland issues EU’s most residence permits to immigrants for third year running
Poland issued almost 725,000 first residence permits to non-EU citizens.
