The rise of the far-right AfD in Germany has been watched with particular concern in Poland.
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Robots “protest” in Warsaw to demand regulation of AI and automation
The human organisers say there needs to be greater public debate over the impact of new technologies on the labour market.
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Europe’s biggest Virgin Mary statue – taller than Rio’s Christ the Redeemer – unveiled in Polish village
The monument, which towers over the rural landscape at 55.6 metres tall, was funded by a wealthy local couple.
Polish opposition expels 40 lawmakers who formed breakaway caucus led by ex-PM Morawiecki
The decision formalises a split that began last month.
Poland seeks to boost investment with new tax-free personal accounts
Up to 100,000 zloty (€23,200) can be invested tax free.
Polish PM confirms he wants his “right-hand man” to be made constitutional court judge
The move has generated controversy given the government’s pledge to “depoliticise” the court.
Poland reintroduces VAT cut and daily price caps to lower fuel costs for drivers
Prices should fall by around 1 zloty per litre while the measures are in place between 17 and 31 August, says Prime Minister Tusk.
Poland says it foiled Russian plot to “execute” US-Ukrainian citizen in Warsaw
The assassin was working on behalf of the Russian intelligence services, says Prime Minister Donald Tusk.
Polish household assets hit record 4 trillion zloty amid fastest growth in years
Three decades of strong economic growth and rising wages have helped drive household wealth higher.
Poland hit by theft of 19 million patients’ data from medical platform
It is “one of the largest incidents in Poland’s history”, says the digital affairs minister.
Fugitive Polish opposition politician reportedly in pro-Russian Moldovan breakaway region
Marcin Romanowski’s whereabouts have been unknown since he fled Hungary, where he previously had political asylum.
Poland complains to Starlink over exclusion from European roaming zone
Elon Musk’s company cannot “treat Poles worse than other Europeans”, says a government minister.
Negative views of Polish-Ukrainian relations reach highest level on record in Poland
Meanwhile, the proportion who believe that reconciliation is possible has fallen to the lowest level on record.
Poland unveils first warship under major naval modernisation programme
“Poland is becoming a maritime power in the Baltic Sea,” declared Prime Minister Donald Tusk.
