The cases were brought by Afghan and Ethiopian migrants, one of whom tried to claim asylum in Poland before being sent back to Belarus.
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Tusk wins UK award for “commitment to restoring democracy in Poland”
Tusk called on liberal democrats to “take up the fight in defence of our values and principles and also in defence of our borders and territory”.
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Government outlines Covid jab timetable as Poland enters “mass vaccination stage”
A registration system will open on 15 January.
Poland among four European economies best placed for pandemic recovery: report
Poland follows Lithuania, Luxembourg and the Netherlands in economic outlook.
Kraków records third worst air pollution in the world as smog descends on Poland
An annual problem returns.
Poland reopens primary schools: “damage to youngest pupils of closure outweighs risks of pandemic”
The youngest three year groups will return next Monday.
Polish ruling coalition split over proposed ban on refusing police fines
The proposal has caused another split in the ruling camp.
Polish city considers withdrawing “LGBT benches” after repeated vandalism
The project was financed with local residents’ support, but the benches have since been graffitied, damaged and thrown into a reservoir.
Schools should teach business and sexuality using pope’s writings, says Polish education minister
Polish pope John Paul II’s encyclicals should become part of textbooks, suggests Przemysław Czarnek.
Poland’s bison removed from endangered list but 16 bird species have disappeared from the country
European bison have been successfully reintroduced after being hunted to extinction in the wild.
Congregants protest against proposed repurposing of Kraków church owned by city
Activists want the building to be deconsecrated and turned into a concert hall.
Poland’s antitrust authority stops radio group merger over competition concerns
Poland’s ruling party has previously expressed opposition to media firm Agora’s takeover of a rival radio group.
Polish spa town offers all residents free Covid tests in effort to draw back tourists
The pandemic has left 90% of local businesses without work.
Poland’s first eco sex shop aims to sell organic toys and educate customers
The owner hopes the shop will help change attitudes towards sex in Poland.
