Jerzy Owsiak blames conservative media outlets for inciting hatred against him.
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Poland reminds Musk that foreign interference in its elections is illegal
“We must protect our democratic process so that Poles, not foreigners, choose our president,” says the foreign minister.
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Poles in Lithuania take high-school exams in Polish for first time in 26 years
With around 183,000 members, the Polish community constitutes 6.5% of Lithuania’s total population and is the country’s largest ethnic minority.
Number of Michelin-starred restaurants in Poland doubles in new guide
Michelin also awarded a Polish restaurant with a green star for the first time, recognising a commitment to sustainable gastronomy.
Next order of South Korean K2 tanks to be partially produced in Poland
Poland is set to purchase a further 180 K2 Black Panther tanks from South Korea.
Russian Wagner Group members to stand trial in Poland on terrorism charges
They were detained last year after allegedly posting hundreds of recruitment posters in Polish cities.
Exclusion of opposition politicians rendered law passed by parliament unconstitutional, finds top court
A deputy speaker of parliament has indicated that they will ignore the constitutional court’s ruling.
Ridesharing firms report big loss of drivers after new rules require them to hold Polish driving licence
One provider says it has lost 15% of its drivers and another reports that it now has 26% fewer drivers in Warsaw.
Almost half of government voters disappointed with failure to liberalise abortion law
Over half of young Poles – who voted in record numbers last year – say they are disappointed.
Detention of Polish soldiers who fired towards migrants was “fully justified”, says head of military police
Politicians from both the ruling coalition and opposition have criticised the actions of military police and prosecutors.
Warsaw prepares for launch of “clean transport zone” banning older cars
The city has launched a website allowing people to check if their car is among those that will now be barred.
Polish justice minister requests lifting of opposition MP’s immunity
Marcin Romanowski is accused of offences including participation in an organised criminal group.
Poland to be NATO’s biggest defence spender this year as proportion of GDP
The Polish defence budget, at 4.12% of GDP, is the highest among NATO countries and more than double the alliance’s guideline of 2%.
Poland starts monitoring opioid prescriptions following fentanyl deaths
Almost 50 cases of fentanyl poisoning have been recorded in Poland so far this year.
