The ABW also pointed to a range of other threats, including espionage by China and the radicalisation of Poland’s youth.
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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 parliament calls for EU sanctions on Russian agricultural imports
The resolution also calls on the EU to protect markets from “excessive” Ukrainian imports and withdraw “unreasonable and costly” climate policies.
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Poland publishes data on thousands of migrant “pushbacks” at Belarus border for first time
There were over over 6,000 pushbacks at Poland’s border with Belarus between July 2023 and January 2024.
Poland suspends programme to attract IT specialists from eastern neighbours over visa concerns
Almost 100,000 visas have been issued under the “Poland. Business Harbour” programme, with almost 95% going to Belarusians.
Hundreds of NGOs and public figures call on Tusk to stop migrant pushbacks at Belarus border
“By postponing putting an end to this practice, the Polish authorities are condoning human rights violations,” they wrote in an open letter.
Polish border guard report shows scale of migrant pressure from Belarus
From January to September 2023, Poland recorded 17,868 attempted or successful irregular crossings over its border with Belarus.
Polish speaker faces criticism for posing with Belarus border crossers in parliament
Szymon Hołownia invited homeless people, migrants and others in need to parliament for a Christmas event.
Poland to advise Finland on securing border from Russian “hybrid attacks”
“The aim of the mission is to transfer the experience that Poland has gained” from its own similar crisis on the Belarus border.
Syrian shot by Polish soldier after crossing Belarus border in “unfortunate accident”, say authorities
Meanwhile, the dead body of another man, also believed to be Syrian, has been found nearby
Wife of border guard criticises opposition in new Polish ruling party campaign ad
“On 15 October you will decide whether the borders of our country will be defended and whether Poland will be safe,” she declares.
Director to sue Polish justice minister for likening film critical of migrant treatment to Nazi propaganda
Agnieszka Holland’s film has won positive reviews from critics and is being tipped by some to win the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival.
Poland and Baltic states demand Belarus expel Wagner and end migrant crisis or face border closure
“We are determined to protect the borders of the democratic world,” say the quartet, who sit on the eastern flank of both the European Union and NATO.
