The development minister notes that money had to be redirected to help victims of last year’s devastating floods, including repairing their homes.
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Polish container port receives final environmental approval after German NGO’s challenge rejected
The deepwater terminal in Świnoujście will be built within a protected nature reserve and near the border with Germany.
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Founder of NGO fighting clerical paedophilia charged for defrauding former child victim
Marek L. allegedly took 30,000 zloty from the woman after claiming to be suffering from cancer.
President’s chief of staff says opposition are “dancing to Putin’s tune” with Brussels rule-of-law visit
By “travelling to foreign capitals and destroying Poland’s image”, the opposition is “dancing to Putin’s tune”, said Szczerski.
Poland continues decline in two international freedom rankings
Poland’s score has continued to slide in rankings compiled by US think tanks the Cato Institute and Heritage Foundation.
Kaczyński named Poland’s best and worst politician of 2019
A deeply divisive figure, Kaczyński is loved by his supporters and loathed by his opponents.
Priest installs giant solar panel cross on church in Poland
Father Krzysztof Guziałek hopes the solar cross will help the environment and save the church some money.
Traffic lights on pavement installed to help “smartphone zombies” in Warsaw
They are the first such lights in Poland and the second in Europe.
Primary school pupils in Poland stage Auschwitz dance performance, including mock gassing
Children as young as seven acted as prisoners being gassed.
Employee who refused LGBT client has case dismissed by court at justice minister’s request
The latest twist in a long-running court case.
Polish cities and shops shun fireworks for New Year’s Eve to protect animals and environment
A growing number of Polish cities are avoiding fireworks displays, while a leading DIY store chain has stopped selling them.
Obstructing hunting to be punished with prison sentences under controversial new legislation
Poland’s parliament has passed a controversial new measures aimed at containing the spread of African swine fever.
Poland’s Sunday trading ban to expand from start of 2020
The Sunday trading ban introduced last year continues to be phased in.
Warsaw summons Russian ambassador in response to Putin blaming Poland for WW2
Russia’s president is attempting to reintroduce “Stalin’s historical narrative”, says the Polish foreign ministry.
