The crime carries a potential prison sentence of up to three years.
Politics
Russia paid operatives to paint anti-government graffiti in Poland, finds report
Recruits were hired on Telegram and paid to carry out tasks including painting vulgar slogans against the then ruling PiS party.
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Head of Poland’s anti-corruption agency resigns after stonewalling Pegasus spyware investigation
Agnieszka Kwiatkowska-Gurdak was appointed to the role by Donald Tusk 14 months ago.
Polish opposition seeks 120,000 monitors to stop government “stealing” presidential election
A new website is seeking to recruit and train an “Election Protection Movement”.
Polish opposition presidential candidate blames “European elites” for war in Ukraine
The prime minister accused Karol Nawrocki of promoting “the Kremlin’s narrative”.
Conservative newspaper ordered by court to apologise for Tusk “Hitler” cover
The newspaper’s editor likened the ruling to actions taken against the press in Turkey and Belarus.
EU anti-fraud office recommends Poland repay €91m over irregularities in Ukraine aid procurement
The money was intended to be used to buy power generators for Ukraine.
Poland falls to lowest ever position in global corruption index
Poland’s score on Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index fell for the sixth year in a row.
US has no intention to reduce troop numbers in Poland, says president after meeting Trump envoy
“America has entered the game very strongly when it comes to ending the war in Ukraine,” says Duda.
No decisions on Europe’s security without Europe, says Polish PM after Paris summit
He was speaking after an emergency meeting with European and NATO leaders about transatlantic relations and Europe’s role in the Ukraine conflict.
Microsoft announces $700m investment in Poland
“This investment represents an enormous vote of confidence in the Polish people,” said Microsoft president Brad Smith.
Will the ruling party’s candidate lose the Polish presidential election?
Aleks Szczerbiak
Although Rafał Trzaskowski’s lead is slipping, he remains the clear favourite.
Germany to open migrant deportation centre on Polish border
“Because of the proximity to the Polish border, they can be quickly returned there,” says Brandenburg’s interior minister.
Asylum applications in Poland rose to new high in 2024
Over 15,000 people applied for asylum in Poland in 2024, 72% more than a year earlier.
