“The fine imposed on the police is the beginning of a symbolic restoration of justice,” said the woman.
Society
Left’s presidential candidate calls for cuts to state funding for church in Poland
Her party says government ministries have transferred almost 10 billion zloty (€2.4 billion) to the church over the last eight years.
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Russian Wagner Group recruiters handed jail sentences in Poland
The men were found guilty of working on behalf of Russian intelligence and recruiting for a terrorist organisation as part of a “hybrid war” against Poland.
Polish activist’s conviction for sending woman abortion pills overturned
Justyna Wydrzyńska will now face trial again.
Polish zoo offers Valentine’s deal to name cockroach after ex then feed it to meerkat
Funds raised through the initiative will be allocated to the protection of endangered species living at the zoo.
Poland’s Solidarity trade union endorses opposition presidential candidate
Karol Nawrocki signed a pledge to uphold protections for workers and families, oppose the EU’s climate policies, and respect Christian values.
Polish Eurovision hopeful placed on list of “extremists” by Belarus
Their song is sung in a mix of languages and dialects based around Polish, Belarusian and Ukrainian.
Applications by Israelis for Polish citizenship surge
Applications from the descendants of Polish emigrants in other countries have also risen, but Israelis make up the largest group.
Polish government and presidential candidate declare “zero tolerance” for immigrant criminals
They note that foreigners made up 5% of suspected criminals detained in Poland last year.
EU “will take into account” Poland’s support for Ukrainian refugees when implementing migration pact
Ursula von der Leyen praised Poland’s “extraordinary solidarity” with Ukraine and noted it is facing “weaponised migration” from Belarus.
Poland declares new holiday honouring WW2 underground resistance Home Army
The Home Army is believed by many historians to have been the largest underground force in German-occupied Europe.
Polish opposition report museum to prosecutors for selling “child porn” Gender Queer book
The museum denies claims that the book was for sale in its children’s section.
Polish city issues map of reported dog poisonings amid spate of pet deaths
City hall says that around a dozen dogs have died so far.
Large decline in children’s happiness in Poland over past five years, finds UNICEF report
Currently, 59% of children in Poland report feeling happy, down from 75% in 2019.
