PiS says that the minister is obliged to pay out the money and will be held criminally responsible for failing to do so.
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Dates of Polish presidential election announced
The vote will take place on 18 May, with a second-round run-off on 1 June if no candidate wins over 50%.
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Polish ruling party launches fight against nepotism in own ranks
“Cases of nepotism in our ranks undermine our credibility,” warned PiS chairman Jarosław Kaczyński.
Scientists criticise Polish opposition’s move to legally protect street cats
A bill proposes recognising free-roaming cats as “an integral part of the urban ecosystem”.
Donald Tusk returns to Polish politics pledging to defeat “evil” ruling party
He takes over as acting leader of PO, the party he founded 20 years ago.
Polish city launches patrol to assist and rebuke tourists
So-called City Helpers will mediate between residents, businesses and visitors.
Polish Supreme Court judge stripped of immunity to face charges over communist-era ruling
The decision was issued by the court’s disputed disciplinary chamber.
Poland introduces free preventive healthcare scheme for over 40s
The system will offer a package of between 8 and 12 test types tailored to each patient.
Polish nationalists given prison sentences for “Zionists will hang on trees” chant
The incident took place at a march organised by the far-right ONR.
Court acquits restaurant for operating during Poland’s “unconstitutional” lockdown
They are the latest business owners to successfully challenge Poland’s coronavirus restrictions.
91-year-old Pole becomes oldest ever World Rally Championship driver
Sobiesław Zasada won the European Rally Championship three times in his heyday.
“Stop financing fascism”: public figures appeal to Polish government after grants to far-right groups
The culture ministry’s “Patriotic Fund” has awarded large grants to far-right groups, including the organisers of the Independence March.
Polish prime minister honoured for role in fighting communism
Mateusz Morawiecki was awarded by Fighting Solidarity, an anti-communist resistance group founded by his late father.
High-school students convicted of insulting Polish president
The teens were filmed shouting “F**k Duda” and vandalising an election poster at a party.
