The measures were introduced on the German and Lithuanian borders.
Politics
“Poland is ruled by political gangsters,” says bishop in homily warning of migration threat
In response, foreign minister Radosław Sikorski accused the bishop of “inciting against refugees”.
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Large majority of Poles continue to believe Ukrainian refugees “good for Poland”, finds poll
There are estimated to still be over one million Ukrainian refugees in Poland.
Poland to create new plant for printing banknotes
“We are safeguarding future generations’ access to Polish currency, to cash,” says the interior minister.
Poland wants German Patriot missiles to stay on its territory for longer
The two countries are also hoping to establish a maintenance hub in Poland for repairing German-made Leopard tanks damaged in Ukraine.
Polish ruling party submits bill to allow EU migration referendum on election day
PiS argues that holding the votes simultaneously will be more cost-effective. But opponents accuse it of seeking to mobilise its supporter.
Tusk accuses Polish government of allowing “uncontrolled” immigration from Muslim countries
His words were criticised by the ruling PiS, but also by other opposition groups for entering a “bidding war” with PiS on anti-immigrant rhetoric.
Poland’s longest underwater tunnel opens amid political dispute
The 1.5 kilometres tunnel connects the city of Świnoujście to mainland Poland by road for the first time.
Poland to present “secure borders plan” in Brussels and seek to veto EU migration pact
This plan is clear: ‘No’ to the forced relocation of immigrants,” declared Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki.
Germany wants Poland to better protect Oder after report shows over half of fish have died
Meanwhile, a Polish government official has accused Germany of spreading disinformation.
Poland increases security on Belarus border over Wagner presence
The arrival of Wagner forces in Belarus “could mark a new phase of hybrid warfare”, says Jarosław Kaczyński.
Poland receives first Abrams tanks from US
Poland is the first European or NATO country – other than the US itself – to operate Abrams tanks.
Dozens of Polish media outlets jointly condemn attempts by authorities to restrict journalistic freedom
It comes after claims that the government sought to gain influence over the country’s two largest news websites.
Rock band criticises Polish opposition for its using anti-communist anthem at rally
Civic Platform’s secretary general says the party paid for the legal rights to use the song but probably will not play it anymore if the band does not want them to.
