Izabela’s death in 2021 sparked mass protests, with some blaming the tragedy on Poland’s near-total abortion ban and others suggesting medical malpractice.
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Wałęsa condemns Trump treatment of Zelensky, likening it to communist interrogation
“We watched your conversation with Zelensky with horror and distaste,” Wałęsa and other former political prisoners wrote to Trump.
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Water level falls to record low of 25 cm in Warsaw’s Vistula River
The level is forecast to drop further in coming days amid continued warm, dry weather.
Polish region launches climate education programme for primary schools
The national government is also working on a similar scheme that would be introduced across Poland.
Poland seeks arrest of Belarusian officials for 2021 diversion of plane carrying opposition activist
Roman Protasevich was detained after his plane was forced to land in Minsk.
Polish president suggests government “cooperating with Russia” after spy revelations
It emerged this week that the authorities shared case files with the accused spy, including confidential material.
Former football star Boniek charged over alleged crimes while heading Polish FA
Zbigniew Boniek currently serves as vice-president of UEFA.
Polish opposition condemns police raids on organisers of Independence March
The government wants to “pacify the country” and bring it under foreign rule, says Jarosław Kaczyński.
Poland’s eSky acquires world’s oldest travel brand Thomas Cook
Thomas Cook was founded in the UK in 1841 but fell into insolvency in 2019.
Poland outlines financing plans for construction of first nuclear power plant
The government intends to spend over 60 billion zloty (€14 billion) on the nuclear plant, covering 30% of its total costs.
Polish city has EU’s second-most-polluted air with two more among worst 10
However, Poland’s results are better than three years ago, with Polish cities showing a reduction in air pollution.
Ukraine should allow exhumation of WWII victims “out of gratitude for Poland’s help”, says Polish FM
His words come amid renewed controversy over the massacres after remarks last week by Ukraine’s foreign minister.
Polish opposition raises millions in donations after electoral commission strips it of funding
PiS, the opposition party, says around 40,000 people have donated so far.
Polish mobile payment system BLIK expands abroad
The system – which is used by millions of Poles – is now available in Slovakia, with plans to also expand into Romania.
