The building sits alongside Warsaw’s famous Palace of Culture and Science, but has not been universally popular.
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LGBT+ “Rainbow Friday” takes place in Polish schools with support of authorities for first time
The event faced hostility from the former PiS government, which was removed from power at the end of last year.
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EU closes Article 7 rule-of-law proceedings against Poland after seven years
The European Commission “considers that there is no longer a clear risk of a serious breach of the rule of law in Poland”.
President vetoes law recognising Silesian as regional language in Poland
Andrzej Duda argued that Silesian is a dialect of Polish and not a language in itself. He also cited national security concerns.
Poland detains three on suspicion of arson on behalf of Russia
Separately today, a Ukrainian national was indicted on suspicion of trying to incite espionage on behalf of a foreign intelligence agency.
Polish justice ministry publishes interactive map of alleged misspending of funds under last government
“This is a shocking picture of how the state functions and how public money is spent,” said justice minister Adam Bodnar.
Poland’s constitutional court declares resolution calling for its overhaul unconstitutional
The current government wants to overhaul the constitutional court following eight years of rule by the Law and Justice (PiS) party.
Polish surveillance law violates human rights, rules European court
The European Court of Human Rights has ordered Poland to change the relevant legislation.
Polish justice minister seeks to strip opposition MP of immunity over Pegasus spyware purchase
Adam Bodnar accuses Michał Woś of illegally using justice ministry funds to pay for the purchase of Pegasus.
Court overturns “disinformation” fine imposed on radio station by broadcast regulator
The station celebrated “a victory for independent media” and accused the regulator of trying to intimidate journalists.
Former health minister charged over publishing private medical information of critical doctor
The minister published a tweet noting that the doctor had prescribed himself mental-health medication.
Poland charges five people with terrorism in relation to recent arson case
The charges are believed to relate to the fire that this month destroyed Warsaw’s largest shopping centre.
Poland restricts movements of Russian diplomats in response to “hybrid war”
Moscow says it will take “retaliatory measures” that will make Poland “regret the anti-Russian steps” it has taken.
Poland unveils details of €2.4bn fortification of eastern borders
The project will include bunkers, minefields and anti-tank obstacles, as well as satellite monitoring, thermal imaging cameras and anti-drone systems.
