Marcin Romanowski is accused of offences including participation in an organised criminal group.
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First hospital fined for refusing to provide abortion under new Polish government rules
Last month the government decreed that healthcare providers who receive public funds are obliged to offer abortions.
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Polish ruling party loses vote on Covid law after rebellion from own MPs
“If the government does not have a majority in a matter of key importance, it should resign,” says an opposition leader.
Hundreds of scientists urge EU to stop Poland’s environmentally “devastating” border wall
The 186-kilometre wall will run through Białowieża Forest, Europe’s last lowland primeval woodland and a UNESCO-protected site.
Prosecutors exhume foetuses after death of woman blamed by family on Poland’s abortion law
Agnieszka had to carry a dead foetus for over a week while doctors waited to see what happened to its twin, which then also died.
Poland offers Ukraine “defensive” ammunition as PM warns of “Russian neo-imperialism”
Poland’s prime minister will visit top officials in Kyiv on Tuesday.
Polish president moves to reappoint central bank chief for second term
“The president positively assesses Governor Glapiński’s actions aimed at limiting the economic effects of the epidemic.”
“Good to be among friends,” says Polish PM after summit with Le Pen, Orbán and Abascal in Madrid
The meeting showed “that there is a different future for Europe based on sovereign states”, said Mateusz Morawiecki.
Polish parliament condemns Russia and calls on NATO and EU to support Ukraine
The resolution was passed almost unanimously, with 456 votes in favour and only one against.
No deal with Poland yet on disputed coal mine, says Czech PM
The dispute is costing Warsaw €500,000 per day in fines from the European Union.
Poland has pledged to send weapons to Ukraine, says Kyiv’s ambassador to Warsaw
He said that now consultations were ongoing regarding what was most needed and when it would be sent.
Polish government has “no Covid strategy” says opposition after talks with PM
A government spokesman said they would seek to add opposition ideas to Covid legislation currently being considered by parliament.
Polish state auditor reported to prosecutors for abuse of powers by own deputy
A parliamentary committee has voted in favour of stripping Banaś of immunity in order to face various charges.
Polish party leader returns from depression treatment and blames ruling party for “brutal attacks”
Jarosław Gowin pledged to seek to “remove PiS from power” before it can further “harm the Polish national interest”.