The protesters criticised the government for following EU green policies.
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Attempted crossings from Belarus fell by half in 2024 after tough Polish border measures
Data obtained by Notes from Poland show 30,090 attempted crossings from Belarus across the whole of 2024.
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Polish Supreme Court overturns “Poland for Poles” hate speech ruling at request of justice minister
In a Facebook post, the man called for a “white Poland” and condemned “rainbow politicians”.
Polish opposition calls for ban on Russian liquefied petroleum gas
Poland is by far the EU’s biggest importer of LPG, despite the government ending other Russian energy imports.
Polish, German and Israeli presidents mark 80th anniversary of Warsaw Ghetto Uprising
During his visit, Germany’s president was handed a copy of the Polish government’s claim for war reparations.
New deadlines for counting overseas votes not constitutional, warns Poland’s human rights commissioner
Overseas polling districts must now submit their vote counts within 24 hours of the end of voting, a requirement that does not apply in Poland itself.
Justice minister turns to Supreme Court to prevent shops evading Poland’s Sunday trading ban
Shops have exploited loopholes in the law to remain open on Sundays by offering reading clubs, travel services or sports equipment rental.
Poland starts construction of electronic barrier on Russian border
“I am convinced that it will be the EU’s best-secured border,” says Poland’s interior minister.
Poland willing to lift Ukraine grain transit ban if there is “100% guarantee” it will not enter local market
Polish farmers have complained that Ukrainian grain is lowering prices.
Kaczyński announces assassination investigation over Smolensk crash and wants Putin to face ICC
Opposition figures accused Kaczyński of using a national tragedy for political purposes ahead of this year’s elections.
Poland introduces immediate ban on Ukrainian agricultural imports
Ukraine says it “regrets” today’s decision by Poland, which is “contrary to arrangements” between the two countries.
Poland to create commission investigating Russian influence but opposition cry foul
The body would be empowered to ban people from office if it found that they had acted under Russian influence to the detriment of Poland.
EU rejects Poland’s request to end €1 million daily fines for ignoring ECJ ruling
The fines have so far amounted to €526 million (2.4 billion zloty) since being imposed in November 2021.
How will the debate surrounding Pope John Paul II’s legacy affect the Polish election?
Aleks Szczerbiak
Even if it swings only a small number of voters, the issue could be decisive.
