It was the first time the conservative president was called on to approve legislation passed under the new, more liberal government.
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Decision to disband Ukraine border blockade overturned by Polish court
One of the protest leaders says they now plan to resume the blockade on Monday.
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Protester charged for crime of insulting president over banner calling Duda “idiot”
Insulting the president is a crime carrying a potential prison sentence of up to three years.
Poland’s “biggest ever” trial of alleged paedophile priest begins
Marian W. allegedly abused 22 boys in his care.
Polish court rules campaign linking LGBT and paedophilia is “informative and educational”
A judge threw out a case against an anti-LGBT campaign.
Polish far-right leader indicted for antisemitic hate speech and Holocaust denial
Far-right figure and suspended priest Jacek M. could be jailed if found guilty.
Europe’s biggest indoor waterpark opens in Poland
The park features 18 swimming pools, 700 imported palm trees, and Europe’s longest water slide.
Polish game giant’s stock rises ahead of Cyberpunk 2077 launch
CD Projekt’s first new release in five years is being keenly awaited by both gamers and investors.
Amazon in “advanced talks” to enter Polish market: report
Poland’s state postal service will reportedly deliver Amazon products to Polish and Ukrainian customers.
Growing opposition to Poland’s Sunday trading ban as it comes into full effect
Almost half of Poles now oppose the Sunday trading ban, according to a new poll
One in four new Catholic priests in Europe is Polish – but numbers are falling
More priests are also abanding their vocation, according to figures.
Warsaw names street after murdered mayor Adamowicz with call to “resist flood of hate”
Speeches at the unveiling blamed PiS for spreading hate against Adamowicz and presented him as a symbol of resistance to their “authoritarianism”.
Polish ruling party grants more funds to state media described as “propaganda mouthpieces”
PiS argues the money is need to compensate for declining revenues, but critics claim it will be used for government propaganda.
Poles spend more on Valentine’s Day as “western” holidays flourish
The amount Poles spent on celebrating Valentine’s Day increased by 63% between 2017 and 2019.