The first drink driver eligible for confiscation under the new law was caught just two hours after it came into force.
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Polish bishops choose new leader amid crisis for Catholic church in Poland
Tadeusz Wojda, the archbishop of Gdańsk, has been elected as the new president of the Polish Episcopal Conference.
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As Poland plots highway cutting through national park, another clash with EU looms
Paweł Wiejski
Environmental, political and business interests are at stake.
Court punishes driver of van that broadcasts anti-LGBT slogans in Polish cities
Activists and local authorities the ruling could be a precedent.
Poland sets wind power generation record with third highest figure in Europe
Wind accounted for 22% of Poland’s net electricity generation on Monday, behind only hard coal and ahead of brown coal.
“We can’t be passive when the government creates hate”: interview with Amnesty’s Poland director
Agnieszka Wądołowska
It is 30 years since Amnesty International Poland was established.
Poles urged to order Christmas dinner from local restaurants struggling amid lockdown
Local authorities, businesses and celebrities have launched appeals.
German local authorities provide Covid medical supplies to Poland
Other German authorities have also provided equipment to Polish cities and regions.
Catholic church in Poland must pay compensation to victim of paedophile priest, court rules
“The bishops were aware of the paedophilia of their subordinate” yet continued to allow him to work with children, said the judge..
Wrocław is first Polish city to join European Coalition Against Racism
The decision was opposed by councillors from PiS, who argued that racism is not a serious problem in the city.
Christmas comes early for carp in Poland after “historic” animal cruelty ruling
A court has convicted three supermarket workers for mistreating live carp, which are traditionally sold ahead of Christmas in Poland.
Living off “scraps”: the challenges for parents of disabled children in Poland
Anna Gmiterek-Zabłocka, TOK FM
Families say that state support is insufficient and they have to take matters into their own hands.
Sick leave due to mental health rises 50% in Poland amid pandemic
Prescriptions for anti-depressants have also increased.
Polish cities switch off lights in protest against government’s EU budget veto
“Without funds, we are left in the dark,” say the mayors.
