Antonia Lloyd-Jones
Antonia Lloyd-Jones, the translator of “Warsaw Tales”, explains her relationship with Poland’s capital and why she chose these stories.
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Actions to restore democracy may sometimes “not fully comply with law”, admits Tusk
But the prime minister said this is because of the legal chaos left behind by the former PiS government.
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Opposition leader Tusk promises simpler gender recognition and same-sex partnerships
LGBT people as a “victimised minority” in Poland, says Donald Tusk, pledging to improve their situation.
Poles work EU’s second-most hours per week
In 2022, Poles worked 40.4 hours a week on average, compared to 37.5 hours a week across the EU as a whole.
Czech “petrol tourists” tank up in Poland as fuel prices fall ahead of elections
Analysts believe state energy giant Orlen has been lowering prices at petrol stations to help the ruling party win re-election.
Government to show “special clip” in cinemas before screenings of “anti-Polish” Green Border film
The clip will inform viewers of the “many untruths and distortions” contained in Agnieszka Holland’s film Green Border.
Government project to create Polish electric car 96% behind schedule, finds state auditor
Despite initial plans for the first cars to be produced in 2023, a factory site has not yet even been secured.
Poland no longer providing weapons to Ukraine, announces prime minister
The remarks come amid rising tensions between the two allies over grain exports.
Orlen secures €3.6 billion in credit to build Poland’s first offshore wind farm
The wind farm is expected to provide clean energy to 1.5 million Polish households by 2026.
Associate of minister implicated in Polish visa corruption scandal disappears from government webpages
Some photographs showing Edgar K. – a man charged over the visa scandal – alongside the deputy foreign minister have also been deleted.
Supreme Court ruling opens path to prosecuting communist judges in Poland
Many argue that Poland never fully dealt with its communist past, including allowing former communists to remain in positions of authority.
Opposition anger after police remove MP from protest against prime minister
The interior minister has defended the police, saying they acted in accordance with the law.
Poland accuses EU of “encouraging human trafficking” amid Lampedusa crisis
The government has adopted a resolution blaming the EU for the renewed crisis on Lampedusa.
Polish opposition want to appoint official representing Polish diaspora
There are an estimated 20 million people of Polish ancestry outside Poland, equivalent to around half the population of the country itself.
