The climate ministry notes that other groups that handle weapons already have the requirement to undergo such tests.
Society
Catholic church accuses Polish state of “breaking law, spreading hatred and marginalising religion”
As examples, it lists the alleged mistreatment of prisoners and efforts to expand abortion rights.
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Time for trains in Poland
Marcin Żyła
After decades of neglect, Poland’s rail network is expanding and modernising. But more needs to be done to integrate it with the rest of the transport system.
Image of murder suspect created using DNA for first time in Poland
Scientists at a US lab were able to use DNA from the crime scene to predict the suspect’s appearance.
Polish bakery’s genitalia waffles aim to break taboos but spark backlash
“The worst sewage from the Western world is pouring into Poland,” warns one nationalist leader.
Polish Newsweek hit by accusations of bullying by long-serving former editor-in-chief
Tomasz Lis is accused of bullying and making sexist and homophobic jokes. He denies the accusations.
Far-right radical who planned terror attack on Muslims in Warsaw jailed
The accused and a collaborator planned to carry out attacks against mosques, Muslim religious leaders and politicians.
Over half of Poland at serious risk of drought amid heatwave, says state agency
Over 170 municipalities in Poland have introduced restrictions on the use of water, with many rivers running dangerously low.
If you believe in God, you don’t vote for ruling party, says Polish opposition leader Tusk
“I say this as a Christian…Can you vote for lies, theft, contempt and hatred?” Tusk asked PiS supporters.
Inflation reaches 25-year high of 15.6% in Poland
The rises have been driven in particular by the prices of fuel and energy, which are up 46.7% and 35.3% year-on-year respectively.
Polish influencers fined for failing to cooperate with consumer watchdog in advertising investigation
Some of Poland’s leading social-media stars, with millions of followers, have been fined 140,000 zloty (€30,000).
Number of Belarusians doubles in Poland since 2020 amid surge of refugees
Poland has offered sanctuary to thousands of Belarusians fleeing repression by Lukashenko’s regime.
Polish top court upholds annulment of anti-LGBT resolutions
In the first such legally binding rulings, the Supreme Administrative Court found that the resolutions “violate the dignity” of LGBT people.
Interior minister defends “justified” use of pepper spray on anti-government protesters by police
The incident represented “unjustified aggression by the authorities”, wrote an opposition leader.
