Michał Olszewski is being held on suspicion of involvement in corruption under the former PiS government.
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Priests from scandal-hit Polish diocese charged with sexual offences against minors
The local bishop revealed that the diocese is establishing a special commission to investigate the scandals.
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Animal shelter in Poland offers “window of life” to leave unwanted small pets
Owners can hand over the animals anonymously and safely with “no questions asked”.
New Covid restrictions in Poland: preschools closed and stricter limits on church attendance
Poland recorded its highest ever number of new infections today.
Poland marks day of remembrance for Poles who saved Jews from Holocaust
National and local politicians, as well as foreign diplomats, paid tribute.
Polish government unlawfully shared voters’ data while preparing election, rules court
Preparations for a postal vote began without legal basis.
Woman convicted of insulting Polish president and school pupils on trial for same crime
They were all charged after being heard saying “f**k Duda”.
Court orders German broadcaster to apologise for portraying Polish resistance fighters as antisemites
“Generation War” has been accused of downplaying German responsibility.
Poland records highest ever daily Covid cases as government prepares tougher restrictions
Almost 30,000 new infections were reported today.
Polish town commemorates lost Jews with new memorial
Jews made up half the population before being wiped out in the Holocaust.
Poland records highest ever solar energy production
Wind generation also recently set a new record, as Poland seeks to transition away from coal.
Up to 70% of vaccine appointments missed in Poland as minister condemns AstraZeneca reporting
Unlike other European countries, Poland did not suspend its AstraZeneca jabs.
Writer indicted in Poland for crime of insulting president after calling him an “idiot”
The crime carries a potential three-year prison sentence.
Prosecutors apply to strip Polish opposition Senate speaker of immunity over bribery charges
Opposition politicians claim the move is “politically motivated”.
