The measures “severely restricts constitutional rights”, says Marcin Wiącek.
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Polish soldier acquitted over firing shots towards migrants illegally crossing Belarus border
The judge found that the soldier had been fulfilling his obligation to defend the border.
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Poland unveils details of €2.4bn fortification of eastern borders
The project will include bunkers, minefields and anti-tank obstacles, as well as satellite monitoring, thermal imaging cameras and anti-drone systems.
Polish PM Tusk establishes commission to investigate Russian influence
The opposition claims that it is in fact Tusk and those around him who “cooperated with Russia against Poland”.
Poland boosts security spending amid concern over Russian covert activities
In recent weeks, Poland has “thwarted planned attempts at direct action, including sabotage and attempted arson”, said Donald Tusk.
Tusk pledges further “fortification” of Belarus border amid “hybrid war of illegal migration”
Film director Agnieszka Holland accused Tusk’s government of continuing the “inhuman rhetoric” of its predecessor.
Belarus detains two Polish-Belarusian missionaries for “sabotage”
The monks are facing trial accused of “sabotage activities against the state”.
Dog flees into Poland across border from Belarus
The dog has been taken into the care of border guards after the Belarusian authorities did not take it back.
Russian soldier detained in Poland after crossing border from Belarus
He was reportedly in possession of documents indicating that he had been serving in military operations during the ongoing war in Ukraine
Poland charges 36 gang members with smuggling migrants and financing terrorism
Preliminary findings indicate that $30 million went to finance terrorism, including through accounts linked to Hezbollah and Palestinian Jihad.
Polish judge flees to Belarus seeking asylum
Judge Tomasz Szmydt gave a press conference in Minsk at which he praised Alexander Lukashenko as a “very wise leader”.
Poland and Lithuania begin exercises to test defence of Suwałki Gap
Military personnel from the US and Portugal are also taking part.
Belarus evading EU sanctions by importing timber to Poland with false documents, finds investigation
Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, imports to the EU of timber supposedly from Kazakhstan have risen 325-fold in value.
Poland sets up search-and-rescue teams to help migrants crossing Belarus border
The move is part of a more humanitarian approach to the migration crisis promised by the new government.
