Michał Kuczmierowski is accused of abusing his powers for financial gain while working for the former PiS government.
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Taking religion out of schools “removes inalienable part of Polishness”, warns president
Andrzej Duda’s remarks come amid efforts by the government to reduce and reorganise Catholic catechism classes in public schools.
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ArcelorMittal to permanently shut down blast furnace at Kraków steelworks due to pandemic
The decision has been met with opposition from unions, who threaten a strike.
Polish imports of used cars rebound after pandemic and ahead of anticipated tax rise
Poland has the EU’s highest share – 36.5% – of cars older than 20 years.
Poland’s first foundation for women in armed forces aims to tackle sexual harassment
The founders – two former military officers – say the authorities currently seek to sweep complaints under the carpet.
Firm offers paid “pawternity leave” to staff in Poland who adopt a pet
“The pandemic made us feel that it is time to take a non-standard approach to meeting the needs of our team.”
Poland makes masks compulsory outdoors as government declares whole country Covid “yellow zone”
“Only through a calm, responsible approach” can “we slow the growth in infections and avoid a second lockdown”, says the prime minister.
Farmers block roads around Poland in protest at animal rights bill
Unions are promising further protests.
Polish ruling party wants German EU official removed over “financial starvation” remarks
The Polish government says the remarks evoke painful memories of World War Two.
Trans woman wins landmark ruling in Poland against employer who made her wear male uniform
A security firm required a transgender woman to wear a male uniform.
Polish government declares “zero tolerance” enforcement of Covid restrictions
“There is no place for selfishness,” says the health minister.
Hospital asks nuns to nurse Covid patients as Poland battles record infection numbers
Poland today recorded its highest ever coronavirus death toll.
Four members of Polish government quarantined after colleague tests positive for Covid
The development will “not adversely affect the proper functioning of the government”, says a spokesman.
“Galician fairy tale” wins Poland’s top literary prize and story of Canadian abuse takes readers’ award
Radek Rak won the Nike Award 2020 for his reimagining of 19th-century Polish history.
