Parliament voted almost unanimously to pass the measure, with the only opposition coming from the left.
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Poland promises “appropriate response” to Russian military exercises in Belarus
That response will include “large Polish and NATO exercises in Poland”, says the deputy defence minister.
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Poland’s territorials face accusations of abusing journalists and aid workers at Belarus border
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A spokesman for the Territorial Defence Forces denies wrongdoing.
Polish soldier reportedly crosses border into Belarus claiming asylum
The Belarusian authorities claim the soldier fled because he disagrees with Poland’s border policies and treatment of refugees.
Iraqis launch “hunger protest” against “prison-like” conditions in Polish holding centre
The border guard notes that, though not coming to the canteen, many of the protesters are being brought food in their rooms.
British troops arrive in Poland to bolster Belarus border but Czechs U-turn on sending soldiers
Over 100 Estonian troops have already arrived.
New German chancellor urges “pragmatic solution” to rule of law dispute in Warsaw visit
The two heads of government also discussed their differences over the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline and war reparations.
Hijacking of Ryanair plane by Belarus was “state terrorism”, finds Polish investigation
The alleged bomb threat used to ground the flight was clearly false and used as a pretext to detain opposition activist Roman Protasevich.
Poland was brave enough to support us when others didn’t, says exiled Belarusian opposition leader
President Andrzej Duda invited Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya to sit alongside him at Joe Biden’s Summit for Democracy.
Poland denies reports of 4-year-old Iraqi lost in woods at Belarus border, condemns “media hysteria”
NGOs claim the girl was separated from her parents by the Polish authorities, but the border guard denies this.
Kurdish woman who miscarried after crossing Belarus border dies in Polish hospital
The 38-year-old is survived by her husband and five children, who have applied for asylum in Poland.
Polish concert for troops defending border to feature Las Ketchup and Lou Bega
The defence ministry and state broadcaster TVP have co-organised the event.
Belarusian KGB used fake Facebook accounts to fuel border crisis with Poland, says Meta
The profiles criticised Poland and accused it of abusing migrants.
EU to toughen asylum rules to help Poland and Baltic states deal crisis at Belarus border
Asylum requests can only be lodged at designated locations and it will be easier to return people whose applications have been rejected.
