It is the first ruling involving a Polish couple who had travelled abroad to marry, as opposed to those residing in another EU country.
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Poland and Belarus conduct prisoner swap, including Polish journalist Poczobut
The exchange was negotiated with the support of the United States.
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Polish president joins thousands on pro-life march in Warsaw
The National March of Life is Poland’s largest annual anti-abortion event.
Polish court dismisses Kaczyński’s lawsuit against Tusk for “serial killers of women” comment
The judge said that Kaczyński “bears moral responsibility for tragedies” that occurred as a result of the near-total abortion ban.
Polish bike thief’s attempt to evade police by joining cycling race foiled
He even briefly joined the race leaders, “almost earning himself a spot on the podium”, the police said.
Kraków’s buglers get new instruments for iconic hourly trumpet call
The practice of buglers playing from the church tower dates back to at least the 14th century.
Poland makes health education mandatory in schools but sex ed components to remain optional
Health education was introduced to schools this year, but initially made optional amid a conservative backlash.
Poland’s economy 42% larger thanks to EU membership, finds new study
The gains stem largely from the benefits of joining the European single market, say analysts.
NGOs raise concern over decision by Polish PM’s equal treatment office to fire worker after childbirth
The government’s plenipotentiary for equality has disputed that the official was fired.
Level of severe deprivation in Poland falls to lowest recorded level of 2%
The figure is down from 7.8% a decade ago.
Court overturns Polish TV station’s fine for report on John Paul II’s response to child sex abuse
TVN’s documentary alleged that the late pope showed neglect on the issue while still a bishop in Poland.
Poland sees rise in organised crime by Russian-speaking gangs from ex-Soviet states
Last year saw a 44% rise in foreigners charged in organised crime cases, with over 80% of suspects Russian-speaking.
Ruling does not mean Poland will recognise all foreign same-sex marriages, says human rights commissioner
Much will still depend on whether and how the government changes regulations.
Poland launches scheme to protect bears and their human neighbours
A newly appointed team will monitor and track bears and respond to sightings.
