It produces 10% of the world’s molybdenum-99, a radioactive isotope used in diagnosing cancer.
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European Parliament strips Polish opposition politicians of immunity
Mariusz Kamiński and Maciej Wąsik are facing criminal charges for not complying with a ban on holding public office.
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Polish opposition blame death of Kaczyński associate on prosecutors who questioned her days earlier
Barbara Skrzypek was questioned regarding alleged wrongdoing involving a firm linked to Kaczyński.
Polish presidential frontrunner pledges to sign bills on contraception, Silesian and constitutional court
The legislation has previously been blocked by incumbent President Andrzej Duda.
Ukrainian immigrants have “positive impact on Poland’s GDP and budget”, finds report
There are around 1.5 million Ukrainians in Poland, making them by far Poland’s largest immigrant group.
Poland launches campaign to raise awareness of Polish achievements
A recent poll showed that 20% of Poles feel ashamed of their country, up from 14% in 2010.
Poland to add civil defence elements to school PE classes
“In these difficult times, the ability to cope with difficult situations is very much needed,” says the education minister.
Polish constitutional court leading “frontal attack on EU legal order”, finds CJEU advocate general
The Polish court accused the EU official of “blatant encroachment on [its] exclusive competences”.
President vetoes Polish ruling coalition’s bill changing how presidential election would be validated
The ruling coalition argues the measure is necessary to ensure there will be no legal doubts over the election result.
Incoming US ambassador warns Trump will retaliate to Poland’s proposed big tech tax
Thomas Rose called the proposed tax “not very smart” and warned that “President Trump will reciprocate”.
Polish mayor to complain to EU over German border checks
He says the measures effectively amount to the suspension of the Schengen Agreement and are causing significant traffic disruption.
Poland declares interest in French nuclear deterrent – or even developing its own
“We would be safer if we had our own nuclear arsenal,” says Donald Tusk.
Rubio and Musk criticise Polish foreign minister in dispute over Ukraine Starlinks
“Be quiet, small man,” wrote Musk after Radosław Sikorski suggested he had threatened Ukraine.
Poland’s first “abortion clinic” opens amid protest
The launch was met with protests by anti-abortion groups, who claim the facility is illegal.
