The demonstration was led by Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, the exiled Belarusian opposition leader, who called the vote a “farce”.
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Poland’s biggest charity fundraiser sets new record with €42 million raised so far
The donations will be used to purchase medical equipment for paediatric oncology and haematology wards in Poland.
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How will Poland’s “rule of law” dispute with the EU political establishment develop?
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The need to maintain unity in the face of Russian aggression has put the EU under pressure to deescalate the conflict.
Poland lodges protest over demolition of WWII soldiers’ cemetery in Belarus
Warsaw says the “barbaric” incident is part of an “anti-Polish campaign by the Belarusian authorities”.
Polish government moves to undo its own rules blocking onshore wind farms
The “10H” rule currently forbids the construction of wind farms where there are buildings within a distance of ten times the height of the turbine.
Polish bakery’s genitalia waffles aim to break taboos but spark backlash
“The worst sewage from the Western world is pouring into Poland,” warns one nationalist leader.
Coal burning quality standards temporarily suspended in Poland
The government says the move is necessary due to the “current exceptional situation” caused by Russia’s war in Ukraine, which has seen coal prices surge.
Israel and Poland to restore ambassadors year on from dispute over restitution law
Israel condemned as “antisemitic” a Polish law that prevents restitution claims by some Holocaust survivors.
New Polish judicial law does not meet all requirements to unlock funds, says EU Commission chief
Poland “still has to comply with its commitments to unlock the first payment”, says Ursula von der Leyen.
If you believe in God, you don’t vote for ruling party, says Polish opposition leader Tusk
“I say this as a Christian…Can you vote for lies, theft, contempt and hatred?” Tusk asked PiS supporters.
Only Polish guides should show Israeli groups around Auschwitz, says education minister
The education minister also called for a “copy” of the Auschwitz museum to be created near Berlin, as a reminder that it was a German camp.
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Poland intervenes after Ukrainian ambassador denies wartime massacre of Poles and Jews
Ukraine’s ambassador to Germany also sought to justify Stepan Bandera’s collaboration with Nazi Germany.
Poland seeking to build coalition against EU ban on petrol and diesel cars
“Neither the market nor the public is ready for it,” says Poland’s environment minister.
