The financing “underscores the United States’ steadfast commitment to Poland’s security”, says the State Department.
Politics
Polish parliament votes for ex-justice minister to be forcibly brought to testify in spyware probe
Zbigniew Ziobro has refused to appear on health grounds and because he argues the committee in unlawful.
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Fourteenth newspaper editor leaves since Polish state oil giant media takeover
The latest developments have raised further concern over government influence.
US owner defends Polish TV station as ruling party MP refuses to rule out state-backed buyout
Discovery hit out at the “increasing overstepping of their competences by the regulatory authorities” in Poland.
Poland promises to help Lithuania secure border with Belarus
The two countries’ presidents marked the 500th anniversary of the Sigismund Bell, created at the time of the Polish-Lithuanian dual monarchy.
Poland marks 80th anniversary of Jedwabne massacre of Jews by their Polish neighbours
At least 340 Jews were killed by non-Jewish Poles, most of them burned alive in a barn.
Polish PM proposes making drink drivers pay compensation to families of victims
His pledge follows an accident in which a drunk driver killed the parents of a two-year-old child.
Abortion ban forces Polish women to seek terminations abroad and mental health support at home
Agnieszka Wądołowska
The number of abortions has not declined, say doctors and NGOs.
Polish ruling party approves opposition candidate for human rights commissioner
The decision breaks a long-running deadlock between PiS and the opposition.
Ruling party submits law that could end US ownership of Poland’s biggest private TV station
TVN, which is owned by Discovery, Inc., is disliked by PiS for its often critical coverage of the government.
Son of Polish opposition MP detained for “promoting communism”
He reportedly “called for a revolution and the creation of a communist state” on social media.
Warsaw palace destroyed in WWII to be rebuilt
President Duda today submitted a bill to rebuild the Saxon Palace.
New Polish ID cards blocked after fingerprint scanners raise security concerns
The new cards were due to be introduced in August and bring Poland in line with new EU rules.
Approval of Polish government’s Covid policies reaches highest level in a year
Over half (57%) of Poles approve of their government’s Covid policies while 35% disapprove.
