Nicholas Watson
In this episode, we discuss the rule of law in Central and Eastern Europe.
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Polish couple who took homemade explosives to protest against LGBT parade sentenced
Some criticised the one-year sentences as too lenient, as well as the fact that the case was not treated as terrorism.
Government agrees pay rise for miners to end protests over imported Russian coal
New 6% pay rises will cost the loss-making state-run Polish Mining Group 270 million zloty annually.
Locals demand removal of “demonic, pagan” sculptures on tourist folklore trail in Poland
Yet some also want to keep the sculptures to promote local mythology and attract visitors.
Protester charged for crime of insulting president over banner calling Duda “idiot”
Insulting the president is a crime carrying a potential prison sentence of up to three years.
Polish court rules campaign linking LGBT and paedophilia is “informative and educational”
A judge threw out a case against an anti-LGBT campaign.
Polish far-right leader indicted for antisemitic hate speech and Holocaust denial
Far-right figure and suspended priest Jacek M. could be jailed if found guilty.
Europe’s biggest indoor waterpark opens in Poland
The park features 18 swimming pools, 700 imported palm trees, and Europe’s longest water slide.
Amazon in “advanced talks” to enter Polish market: report
Poland’s state postal service will reportedly deliver Amazon products to Polish and Ukrainian customers.
Growing opposition to Poland’s Sunday trading ban as it comes into full effect
Almost half of Poles now oppose the Sunday trading ban, according to a new poll
Poland’s long-awaited US visa success offers window into transatlantic relationship
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Warsaw’s efforts to forge a close relationship with Trump can bring benefits, but also risks.
Polish ruling party grants more funds to state media described as “propaganda mouthpieces”
PiS argues the money is need to compensate for declining revenues, but critics claim it will be used for government propaganda.
As state portfolio sags, Polish government looks to merge state-owned giants
The value of state-owned stocks and shares has fallen to levels last seen in early 2014.
