The PiS chairman is accused of hitting an activist during a scuffle at a commemoration of the Smolensk plane disaster.
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US provides further $4bn military financing loan guarantee to Poland
The financing “underscores the United States’ steadfast commitment to Poland’s security”, says the State Department.
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Poles drank record amount of alcohol last year
The increase has been driven in particular by hard spirits, such as vodka, with experts warning of the dangers.
Some hospitals struggle to cope amid record coronavirus infections in Poland
The health ministry assures that there are still plenty of available beds and ventilators.
New “Uber law” requiring drivers to be licenced goes into force in Poland
The new law is a response to complaints from taxi drivers, and is likely to increase the costs of ride-hailing services.
German far-right terror suspect arrested in Poland and explosives seized
Prosecutors say further arrests could follow.
Polish village sues activist over “harmful and defamatory” LGBT-free zone signs
The fake signs deter investors and tourists and even threaten national security, says an anti-defamation group.
New Polish cabinet: Kaczyński returns alongside education minister who likens LGBT to Nazism
The announcement ends months of tension within the ruling coalition.
European Commission raises concern over rule of law, media pluralism and LGBT rights in Poland
It is the first ever EU-wide report on the rule of law in individual member states.
Birth numbers in Poland drop to 15 year low, despite expanded child benefit scheme
The government’s flagship “500+” programme has not boosted births, although it has helped reduce poverty.
Poland introduces new restrictions in response to record coronavirus infections
In some areas, bars and restaurants will have to close at 10 pm and masks be worn outside.
“Aesthetically evil” funeral home is Warsaw’s first building removed for “visually disturbing” area
Urban planners have deemed that the building, which stands alongside a historic church, must go.
Documents from German occupation of Łódź recovered after attempted online sale
The owner could face jail for seeking to sell the almost 300 files.
Poland seeks to give poorest households better access to funds for tackling air pollution
A loophole had previously prevented some households from accessing funds.
