Moscow says it will take “retaliatory measures” that will make Poland “regret the anti-Russian steps” it has taken.
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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.
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Constitutional Tribunal rules in favour of Polish government against Supreme Court on judicial reform
As Poland’s two top courts reject the legitimacy of each other’s rulings, the dispute threatens further legal chaos.
Poland falls to lowest ever position in World Press Freedom Index
It is the fifth consecutive annual drop for Poland, which finds itself in 62nd place, down from a high of 18th in 2015.
American ambassador defends US-owned station attacked as “fake news factory” by Polish state TV
TVP accuses TVN of promoting lies and of connections to the former communist regime.
Polish opposition announces plan to delay “illegitimate” presidential elections until 2021
An independent candidate has also sued the state for denying him his electoral rights.
Poland’s wildlife thrives amid coronavirus lockdown. “Only now can we see how much we have lost”
Closing forests and other lockdown measures have seen animals reemerge.
Half of Poles believe “foreign powers deliberately spreading coronavirus” and approve government response
New polling offers a broad picture of how Poles have reacted to the epidemic.
Peak of epidemic in Poland predicted for 27 April as government begins to relax restrictions
Scheduled elections in May are also still set to go ahead.
It will be “impossible” for many Poles abroad to vote in presidential elections, admits foreign ministry
Some countries, including the UK, US and Germany, “expressly did not agree to the organisation of elections by in-person voting”.
Kaczyński: coronavirus exposed “EU’s weakness” and Polish opposition “does not accept democracy”
The epidemic has highlighted “the importance of nation states”, says the ruling party’s leader.
As abortion ban returns to parliament, Polish women find ways to protest amid lockdown
Legislation that could criminalise sex education is also on the parliamentary agenda.
Police issue thousands of fines for violating coronavirus restrictions over Easter in Poland
Some have criticised Poland’s coronavirus restrictions for vague wording and inconsistent enforcement.
Polish government to soon begin “unfreezing” economy from coronavirus lockdown
A decision to possibly loosen rules on shops, forests and public spaces is expected later this week.
