Izabela’s death in 2021 sparked mass protests, with some blaming the tragedy on Poland’s near-total abortion ban and others suggesting medical malpractice.
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Wałęsa condemns Trump treatment of Zelensky, likening it to communist interrogation
“We watched your conversation with Zelensky with horror and distaste,” Wałęsa and other former political prisoners wrote to Trump.
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Poland donates $2 million to UN agencies for humanitarian aid in Gaza
Half will go the World Food Programme and the other half to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency.
Poland signs $1.6 billion deal with South Korea for rocket artillery launchers
Most of the systems will be built in Poland itself.
Polish city fights to protect famous symbol from commercial exploitation
Kraków’s “Lajkonik” is a bearded horse rider supposedly representing 13th-century Mongol invaders.
Poland offers to help Ukraine bring back draft-age men to serve in war
“Grievances against those leaving the country to avoid being drafted are justified,” says Poland’s defence minister.
Convicted former ministers named as EU election candidates by Polish opposition
The pair were in December handed prison sentences and bans on holding public office.
Parliament to ignore constitutional court order not to proceed with putting central bank chief on trial
Sejm speaker Szymon Hołownia accused the court of “unlawfully interfering” and “exceeding its authority”.
Three Polish ministers to leave government and stand for European Parliament
Culture minister Bartłomiej Sienkiewicz has already resigned, just five months after taking office.
Polish orchards and vineyards light bonfires to warm crops amid sudden cold snap
The combination of unseasonably warm weather followed by a freeze could cause yields to fall as much as 70%.
Polish state energy giant Orlen reveals details of $400m lost on undelivered Venezuelan oil
The firm says it has notified prosecutors regarding the actions of the former management in relation to the case.
Construction of Polish highway delayed after discovery of Bronze Age settlement
The discoveries include an “intricately made arrowhead” from the Mierzanowice culture, which was present in the area around 2,300-1,800 BC.
Poland records EU’s highest increase in house prices
Prices were up 13% on a year earlier whereas, across the EU as a whole, they remained broadly flat.
World’s largest stained glass window unveiled in Poland
At 426 square metres (4,585 square feet), the window is slightly larger than a basketball court.
