They described the incident as an act of “deliberate provocation that serves the interests of Russia”.
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Drag queen accused of inciting archbishop’s murder acquitted in Poland
The performer simulated cutting the throat of a blow-up doll featuring the archbishop’s face, days after he made anti-LGBT+ statements.
Defence minister condemns director Holland’s claim that Polish border officers are abusing migrants
Agnieszka Holland claimed that Polish border officers are beating migrants and setting dogs on them.
Polish opposition in a pickle over presidential candidate’s “German” gherkins
Rafał Trzaskowski has called on the opposition to apologise for falsely branding a Polish product as foreign.
Polish opposition condemns overturning of licences for conservative TV stations
A court found that the broadcasting regulator “violated procedures” when granting the licences.
Presidential candidate pledges law to ensure “Poles can’t be treated worse than immigrants”
PiS-backed candidate Karol Nawrocki wants Poles to have priority over immigrants in healthcare and education.
Controversy over campaign to save grave of Polish football star who switched allegiance to Nazi Germany
Fans have launched a campaign to relocate Ernest Wilimowski’s grave, which is under threat of being demolished.
Polish house price growth slows sharply as government stalls on subsidy scheme
House prices rose by an annual 10.4% in Q4 2024, down from 14.4% in Q3 and 18% in Q1.
Poland to create commission investigating “attacks on civil society” under former government
“The creation of this commission was a moral obligation of the state,” said the commission’s chairwoman.
Poland to launch campaign in irregular migrants’ home countries discouraging them from coming
“Our message will be simple: the Polish border is sealed,” says Donald Tusk.
Poland’s Sejm approves bill to cut health contributions for business owners
The move, however, has sparked divisions over healthcare funding.
New Trump tariffs could lower Polish GDP by 0.4%, says Tusk
“A severe and unpleasant blow, because it comes from our closest ally, but we will survive it,” said the prime minister.
Poland rejects 12 asylum claims at Belarus border in first week since tough new law
Among those whose nationalities have been reported, all those rejected were from African countries.
