The demonstration was led by Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, the exiled Belarusian opposition leader, who called the vote a “farce”.
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Poland’s biggest charity fundraiser sets new record with €42 million raised so far
The donations will be used to purchase medical equipment for paediatric oncology and haematology wards in Poland.
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Poland to get new public holiday commemorating children of war
The holiday honours Polish children who suffered under German and Soviet occupation during World War II.
More provocations from the territory of Belarus will come, says Polish PM
“The Russians are testing the reactions of Poland and our allies in this way,” says Mateusz Morawiecki.
Poland adopts dynamic electricity pricing amid growing share of renewables in energy mix
Electricity prices will be adjusted every 15 minutes based on supply and demand.
Ukraine made “mistake” summoning Polish ambassador over row, says Poland’s PM
A senior figure in Poland’s ruling party has suggested that Kyiv’s actions make it “much more difficult for Poland to continue to support Ukraine”.
Belarusian helicopters violated Polish airspace, says Warsaw
Belarus denies the claim, but eyewitness accounts have also confirmed that the aircraft crossed the border.
Ukraine angered by Polish official’s call to “start appreciating” Poland’s help
The comments are “opportunistic”, “manipulative” and “treacherous”, says an aide to President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Polish Left sets out plan to end “toxic relationship” between church and state
Among its proposals are ending catechism classes in public schools and renegotiating the concordat between Poland and the Vatican.
Wagner forces in Belarus have moved towards Suwałki Gap for “hybrid attack on Poland”, says PM
The mercenaries will help migrants cross into Poland and may even enter disguised as migrants, says Morawiecki.
Parliament approves changes to Russian influence law despite Venice Commission call to scrap it
The Council of Europe’s experts found the law to be “fundamentally flawed” and a threat to this year’s elections.
Head of Polish state audit office holds press conference with far-right leader
Marian Banaś denied that appearing alongside far-right leader Sławomir Mentzen compromises the audit office’s independence.
Polish government accused of using state funds to campaign for ruling party
Dozens of “family picnics” are being organised around Poland to promote the ruling party’s flagship child benefit policy.
Poland files complaint to EU against Germany over illegal export of waste
“Polish taxpayer cannot pay for German garbage,” says Poland’s climate minister.
