Russia says the property is theirs, but the city of Gdańsk rejects that claim.
Politics
Quarter of Poles now favour leaving EU, finds new poll
Among supporters of the right-wing opposition, there is an even split between those in favour and opposed to Polexit.
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Ukraine angered by Polish official’s call to “start appreciating” Poland’s help
The comments are “opportunistic”, “manipulative” and “treacherous”, says an aide to President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Polish Left sets out plan to end “toxic relationship” between church and state
Among its proposals are ending catechism classes in public schools and renegotiating the concordat between Poland and the Vatican.
Wagner forces in Belarus have moved towards Suwałki Gap for “hybrid attack on Poland”, says PM
The mercenaries will help migrants cross into Poland and may even enter disguised as migrants, says Morawiecki.
Parliament approves changes to Russian influence law despite Venice Commission call to scrap it
The Council of Europe’s experts found the law to be “fundamentally flawed” and a threat to this year’s elections.
Head of Polish state audit office holds press conference with far-right leader
Marian Banaś denied that appearing alongside far-right leader Sławomir Mentzen compromises the audit office’s independence.
Polish government accused of using state funds to campaign for ruling party
Dozens of “family picnics” are being organised around Poland to promote the ruling party’s flagship child benefit policy.
Poland files complaint to EU against Germany over illegal export of waste
“Polish taxpayer cannot pay for German garbage,” says Poland’s climate minister.
Polish academics angered by changes in assessment system favouring theological journals
Journals devoted to theology are now valued as highly as leading international titles such as Science, Nature and The Lancet.
One third of young Poles plan to vote for far right with 80% “frustrated at political situation”
This year, over 1.4 million Poles aged 18-21 will be able to vote for the first time, notes a new report.
Opposition Third Way coalition at a crossroads ahead of Poland’s elections
Krzysztof Mularczyk
The alliance of PSL and Poland 2050 faces tough choices amid falling support.
Poland to launch scheme for “de-concreting” and regreening small towns
Recent years have seen many Polish towns replace greenery with concrete, a trend labelled betonoza (“concretitis”) by critics.
Poland must be “reminded” its western territories were “gift from Stalin”, says Putin
Putin also repeated unsubstantiated claims that Poland is planning to take territory from Ukraine.
