The opposition PiS party called it an “attack on the media”.
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Poland to suspend asylum rights as part of tougher migration policy to “regain control” of borders
“I will demand recognition of this decision in Europe,” declared Prime Minister Donald Tusk.
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International scholars call for boycott of Poland’s “homophobic, misogynist” education minister
The minister says the claims against him are “insulting accusations”.
Krakow loses billions as tourist numbers halve in 2020 amid pandemic
The city suffered an estimated four billion zloty shortfall in revenue.
Coal stockpiles grow in Poland amid lockdown, rising electricity imports and shift to cleaner energy
Demand for Poland’s coal-fired electricity is dwindling.
Kraków advertises for new bugler to continue 600-year-old tradition
The “hejnał mariacki” trumpet call is a symbol of the city.
Familiar feud in Poland after game show calls regional language a dialect
Activists point out that Kashubian is an official regional language.
Government admits it cannot introduce New Year’s Eve “curfew” but says restrictions remain in place
Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki appealed for people to stay at home.
Government urges Poles to “trust science” as it begins Covid vaccine rollout
There will be special privileges for those who vaccinate against coronavirus, including exemptions from quarantine requirements.
Poland introduces New Year’s Eve Covid curfew but experts question legality
Former prime minister Donald Tusk compared the restrictions to martial law.
Man convicted of insulting Polish president by drawing penis on election poster
He has received six months’ community service and been ordered to abstain from alcohol.
Polish town to house residents who don’t pay rent in containers
The threat appears to have encouraged debtors to pay up, with 3-4 new settlements per week.
Catholic institute to investigate “increasing number” of Poles quitting the church
An anti-abortion ruling and revelations of clerical sex abuse appear to have contributed to the trend.
Poles fear Covid vaccine more than virus itself, finds poll
Poland will begin administering COVID-19 vaccinations on Sunday.
