Poland’s justice minister welcomed the operation as “a decisive response by the state to crimes against children”.
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Polish bike thief’s attempt to evade police by joining cycling race foiled
He even briefly joined the race leaders, “almost earning himself a spot on the podium”, the police said.
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Opposition anger after police remove MP from protest against prime minister
The interior minister has defended the police, saying they acted in accordance with the law.
Priest joins police for road checks in Polish town’s annual tradition
The church marks the feast day of St Christopher – patron saint of transport and travel – with a road-safety campaign.
Polish police release emergency call after criticism over treatment of woman who took abortion pills
Poland’s highest medical council has criticised the police’s behaviour and called for an investigation.
Bear-scaring police unit formed in Polish mountains
The area around the Bieszczady mountains is home to Poland’s largest population of brown bears.
Three detained after ammunition stolen from train operated by US troops in Poland
Unconfirmed reports say that the ammunition was American and that it was being transported to Ukraine.
Poland introduces tougher new rules on domestic violence
The new legislation broadens the definition of domestic violence and expands measures to support victims and deal with perpetrators.
Murders fell 19% in Poland in 2022, largest decline on record
The 507 murders recorded last year still remains above the historic low recorded before a spike during the pandemic.
Number of thefts rises in Poland for second year running after long-term fall
Reported thefts increased by 13% to 124,000 in 2022 – the second year in a row that the figure has risen from its low of 99,000 in 2020.
Road deaths fell to record low in Poland in 2022 after introduction of tougher speeding fines
The annual number of fatalities on Poland’s roads fell below 2,000 last year for the first time since records began.
Police in Poland seek man dressed like Christmas tree who slashed tires at meat warehouse
CCTV footage of the spruced-up villain has been released in the hope of finding him.
Warsaw police seek help catching 93-year-old conman who pretended to be concentration camp victim
Eugeniusz Gadomski, who falsely obtained compensation after claiming to be a camp victim and scammed single women, has been on the run for 24 years.
Police protest in Warsaw, demanding higher pay
Members of Poland’s uniformed services – including police, border guards, firefighters and prison guards – want pay rises to match soaring inflation.
