The proposal drew criticism from both The Left, a member of the ruling coalition, and the opposition PiS party.
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“Russia will be ready to confront us in 2027,” warns Polish PM after meeting with NATO commander
“There is no reason for us to scare each other, but we must be truly vigilant and focused,” said Donald Tusk.
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Polish bishops call for withdrawal from European convention on violence against women
The call follows a move by the justice minister to withdraw Poland from the Istanbul Convention.
Poland to end tax relief on income earned abroad
The new rules come in place at the start of 2021.
Hunting association launches “My First Hunt” children’s story contest to lobby against ban on minors
The Polish Hunting Association encourages children in particular to submit stories.
Kraków forms partnership with Airbnb to encourage responsible tourism
It is the first such agreement in Central and Eastern Europe.
Polish ruling coalition “is over” following rebellion on animal rights law, say officials
A minority government or early elections are possible.
Top court deals blow to Polish government’s “totalitarian” law cutting pensions for communist officers
The Supreme Court says decisions should be made individually, based on people’s record under communism.
Polish court rules 14-year-old girl was not raped “because she did not scream”
Critics say the ruling is illustrative of wider failings in how rape is defined and dealt with in Poland’s justice system.
Farmers protest animal rights bill that is dividing Poland’s ruling party
The agriculture minister has warned that the law would cost the ruling party support in the countryside.
Ireland is a “Catholic wilderness with rampant LGBT ideology” and Poland could follow, warns Kaczyński
“LGBT ideology threatens our civilisation”, says Kaczyński, who also promises “further judicial reform” and policies to “bring order” to the media.
Polish prime minister committed “gross violation of law” in organising elections, rules court
“Poland cannot be considered a state of law if its organs infringe the provisions of the law,” said the judges.
Polish city wins battle to save communist-era monument – with a little help from Jimi Hendrix
Local authorities have won a court battle to prevent their statue from being removed under a “decommunisation” law.
Toilet-sharing “app” AirPnP highlights lack of public bathrooms in Warsaw
The group behind the venture also want to draw attention to the downsides of the “sharing economy”.
