The National Museum in Warsaw, where the “Stańczyk” painting is held, expressed “shock” at the news.
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Russian accounts spreading flood disinformation in Poland to sow panic, says government
In the first four days of the floods, there was a 300% increase in detected disinformation, says the digital affairs ministry.
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Left-wing MPs call for removal of Christian cross from Polish parliament
The suggestion has met with an angry response from the conservative ruling party, with one MP saying it will happen “over my dead body”.
Teen’s viral rap song stirs debate about sex, drugs and privilege in Poland
The song, “Patointeligencja”, has stirred debate about social problems and privilege in Poland, while also getting dragged into political disputes.
PM announces three new road rules to reduce some of the “highest death rates in Europe”
PM Mateusz Morawiecki says the government will introduce three further changes in an attempt to improve road safety.
Macron: Poland could lose EU funds over climate stance
“Poland will place itself outside European mechanisms, notably when it comes to financial solidarity,” warned Macron.
Far-right former priest detained in Poland on suspicion of inciting anti-Jewish hate
Jacek Międlar was questioned on suspicion of publicly inciting hatred against Jews.
United States seeking to export gas to Ukraine via Poland: report
The efforts relate not only to trade policy, but also to the impeachment proceedings Donald Trump is facing, reports the Daily Beast.
Polish ruling party prepares severe new disciplinary measures against judges
PiS claims the measures will prevent abuse of power, but one judge one says they are are akin to “the imposition of martial law in the judiciary”.
PM promises measures to protect children from online porn
Mateusz Morawiecki says that he will meet the Family Advisory Board to discuss the issue of children’s access to pornography.
Poland among leaders in index of English proficiency
Poland received the top grade of “very high proficiency” in EF Education First’s annual English Proficiency Index.
“Abortion Without Borders” initiative to help Polish women obtain terminations abroad
A group of six Polish and international organisations will provide financial and organisational support for women seeking abortions.
“Serious irregularities” in prison programme, finds Supreme Audit Office
NIK has submitted 16 notifications of suspected crimes to prosecutors, but the government claims the report is a politically motivated attempt at revenge.
More questions over spending by state-funded body tasked with promoting Poland
The Polish National Foundation faces further questions over money spent with an American communications firm.
