Stanley Bill talks about the political careers and continuing significance of Lech and Jarosław Kaczyński.
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Anger in Warsaw over Ukraine appointing minister who denied wartime massacre of Poles
“There is no way we can accept politicians who introduce the Banderite narrative into the public sphere,” says an aide to President Andrzej Duda.
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“Stop calling me Murzyn”: Black Lives Matter sparks linguistic debate in Poland
Agnieszka Wądołowska
We present seven views from experts, commentators and members of the black community.
Polish soldiers occupy chapel on Czech side of border in “misunderstanding”
The soldiers set up a checkpoint outside the chapel and barred visitors from entering.
Poland announces reopening of borders and international flights
Poland will reopen its borders with EU countries on 13 June and permit international flights from 16 June.
Polish president pledges to “defend children from LGBT ideology” ahead of election
President Andrzej Duda has unveiled a set of election pledges to support families.
Poland plans to begin shutting down Europe’s largest coal plant, documents reveal
Belchatów power station is the EU’s biggest single source of CO2 emissions.
Polish opposition candidate collects over 200,000 supporting signatures in four days
Rafał Trzaskowski, the main opposition candidate in Poland’s presidential election, has urged supporters to continue providing signatures.
Record daily number of coronavirus infections in Poland as outbreak in mines continues
Around 60% of the new cases came from a single coal mine.
After government forbids Russian imports, Polish state firms switch to pricier domestic coal
The consequence is higher energy costs, with Poland generating 80% of power from coal.
Two million foreigners live in Poland, making up 5% of population, finds government study
Following unprecedented recent immigration, GUS has compiled its most comprehensive ever study.
Date set for new Polish presidential election, but opposition complain of unfair conditions
The opposition’s new candidate will have just days to collect the 100,000 supporting signatures.
“We are still cleansing Poland of dirt,” says president ahead of reelection bid
“Certain elements must be removed and replaced with new tissue,” said Duda in an interview with Radio Maryja.
Opposition candidate draws hundreds to rally during lockdown in Poland
Some expressed concern at the apparent breach of sanitary guidelines
