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Politics
Poland to cut VAT on fuel as diesel prices hit all-time high
The government hopes the cuts will lead to a 1.2 zloty/litre drop in price.
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Polish town’s event honouring local Jewish composer cancelled after far-right backlash
Września was this weekend meant to hold a series of concerts and lectures celebrating Louis Lewandowski, who was born there in 1821.
Hungary condemns Polish foreign minister’s call for Russian oil pipeline to be destroyed
Viktor Orbán accused Poland of being “gripped by war psychosis”.
Poland’s former deputy anti-corruption chief charged in Pegasus spyware probe
He is accused of unlawfully sharing material obtained with Pegasus, including communication involving Donald Tusk’s daughter.
Polish PM: former government used Pegasus spyware to surveil my wife and daughter
Prosecutors have granted Tusk’s daughter victim status in an investigation into the alleged use of Pegasus to surveil PiS’s political opponents.
Polish opposition politician to face trial over Pegasus spyware purchase
Michał Woś, who faces up to 10 years in prison, says he is a victim of “political repression” by the current government.
Poland “cannot guarantee” Putin would not be arrested if he flies through Polish airspace to Hungary
In response, Russia accused Poland of making “terrorist” threats.
Poland detains eight suspected of plotting sabotage on behalf of Russia
One of the suspects is accused of sending packages containing explosives to Ukraine, with the intention of detonating them during transport.
Poland and Lithuania open Via Baltica road connection between them
The route will have both economic and military importance, note the two countries.
Polish parliament approves corporate income tax hike for banks
The finance ministry says the measures are “social justice”, but the banking sector calls them discriminatory.
Parliament approve ban on fur farming in Poland
Poland is the world’s fourth-largest exporter of fur skins.
How have the Russian drone incursions affected Polish politics?
Aleks Szczerbiak
The political fallout passed quickly, suggesting most Poles have normalised the armed conflict on their border.
Polish government proposes new rights for unmarried partners, including same-sex couples
The proposal is a compromise intended to win support from both liberals and conservatives.
