The government’s plenipotentiary for flood reconstruction admits that support for victims has been “insufficient”.
Politics
Russians protest against Putin and Ukraine war in Poland
They demanded Russia’s withdrawal from Ukraine, the release of political prisoners in Russia, and for Vladimir Putin to be put on trial.
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Polish freight carriers block Ukraine border crossing, demanding reinstatement of permit scheme
Ukraine announced it would stop requiring permits from Polish firms, but the protesters insist on the reinstatement of old, pre-war rules.
Poland’s ruling party moves to allow Constitutional Tribunal to rule with fewer judges
The proposal comes as six rebel judges refuse to rule on a key law for the ruling party.
Junior ruling party rebrands ahead of election, vowing to protect Poland from “German collaborators”
Sovereign Poland, formerly known as United Poland, allege that opposition leader Donald Tusk is Berlin’s “agent of influence”.
Warsaw seizes school building used by Russian embassy, Kremlin warns of “harsh” consequences
Warsaw’s decision has angered Moscow, with Kremlin politicians suggesting the severance of diplomatic contacts.
Poland to buy £1.9 billion air defence system from UK
It is the largest ever UK defence export deal with Poland.
Polish nationalists sentenced over public “hanging” of opposition politicians
“Criticism aimed at inducing fear in politicians by means of death threats goes freedom of speech,” said a judge.
Poland reaches deal with EU on Ukrainian grain imports
Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania and Bulgaria can ban the import of Ukrainian grain while allowing transit through their territory.
PM appeals to rebel constitutional court judges to end protest and rule on EU funds bill
Mateusz Morawiecki says he “hopes these judges who do not want to cooperate will think about the good of Poland”.
Poland reopens “cursed” Radom airport
The previous airport in Radom went bankrupt due to a lack of passengers just three years after beginning operations.
Opposition parties Poland 2050 and PSL form coalition ahead of elections
The parties’ leaders say their alliance will offer Poles a “third way, an alternative to a Poland torn in half”.
Israeli Holocaust institutes support Polish scholar targeted by “disgraceful political attacks”
Barbara Engelking has been condemned by the Polish government for saying that Poles did little to help Jews during the Holocaust.
Polish government to require internet providers to offer free online porn blocker
Almost a quarter of school-age teens in Poland say they regularly view online porn.
