The exchange was negotiated with the support of the United States.
Politics
Poland launches Georgian news service to combat Russian disinformation
The new programme joins other services aimed at Moldova, Armenia, Belarus and Russian itself.
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Poland’s public debt tops 2 trillion zloty for first time
Debt grew by 19%, marking the second-fastest annual rise after a 28% spike in 2020.
Interpol refuses to issue red notice for Polish opposition politician granted asylum in Hungary
Former deputy justice minister Marcin Romanowski is wanted on a range of criminal charges in Poland.
Polish ministry to rename service whose acronym spells swearword
“The fact that the acronym is such an unfortunate word is indeed an oversight.”
How will international politics affect Poland’s presidential election?
Aleks Szczerbiak
The uncertain geopolitical situation has overshadowed a campaign many thought would be dominated by domestic issues.
Polish province refuses to establish EU-funded migrant integration centres
Protests against the centres, 49 of which are supposed to be established in Poland, have taken place in a number of cities.
Poland sanctions eight Georgian officials for violence against protesters
“Poland will support the pro-European aspirations of Georgian society.”
Polish president sends government bill criminalising anti-LGBT+ hate speech to constitutional court
Andrzej Duda has referred the bill to the constitutional court, saying he has concerns it violates the right to free speech.
Poland creates task force to clamp down on grey economy
The informal economy is believed to amount to hundreds of billions of zloty per year, with estimates of its size ranging from 9% to 30% of GDP.
Poland’s government blames immigrants for “importing crime” – but the truth is not so simple
Małgorzata Tomczak
The authorities have taken tough action in response, including mass arrests and deportations.
Polish gynaecologists seek legal clarity after late-term abortion case sparks controversy
A conservative legal group claimed that there is “a loophole that is used to allow abortion on demand”.
Tusk declares end of “naive globalisation” and calls for “rebuilding of national economy”
Poland must ensure local firms can compete with global giants, said Tusk.
Polish foreign minister says Putin is “mocking” US goodwill after deadly strike on Sumy
Radosław Sikorski said Washington’s peace efforts have been met with escalating Russian violence.
