Lviv’s mayor called Sławomir Mentzen a “pro-Russian politician with a Polish passport”.
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Conservative activist ordered by court to apologise for insulting LGBT+ people
Kaja Godek described homosexuality as a “perversion” that “often goes hand in hand with paedophilia”.
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Poland recalls Eurocorps commander amid investigation
The opposition says the way in which the case was handled “brings international shame on Poland”.
Belarus evading EU sanctions by importing timber to Poland with false documents, finds investigation
Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, imports to the EU of timber supposedly from Kazakhstan have risen 325-fold in value.
Polish bank explains exemption from fees for Ukrainian accounts following criticism
The bank says its hands are tied by Polish and EU rules regarding the type of account offered to Ukrainian refugees.
Polish ruling coalition moves to put central bank governor on trial
Adam Glapiński has dismissed the accusations against him as “idiotic”.
Home of Poland’s former justice minister raided and four people detained
Zbigniew Ziobro’s party accused the new government of using “gangster methods” against its opponents.
Russian ambassador ignores Polish summons over missile incident
Poland detected a Russian missile entering its airspace on Sunday morning.
Polish government further delays promised doubling of tax-free income allowance
“There is no room” in the budget because of increased defence spending, says the finance minister.
Polish ruling coalition party submits bill to roll back Sunday trading ban
However, there is no consensus within the ruling coalition to lift the Sunday trading ban.
Poland wins European Tree of the Year for third time in a row
“Heart of the Garden” is a 200-year-old beech tree located in southwest Poland.
Disabled people protest outside parliament demanding Polish government fulfil pre-election promise
They want the welfare allowance for disabled people to be increased to the level of the minimum wage.
Influx of immigrants has left Polish state offices “unable to cope”
Foreigners wait an average of one year for a residence permit, with one individual forced to wait for over seven years for a decision.
Government approves extra pay for social care workers
Those on the minimum wages – as many care workers are – would see their earnings boosted by almost 25%.
