They demanded Russia’s withdrawal from Ukraine, the release of political prisoners in Russia, and for Vladimir Putin to be put on trial.
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Polish opposition holds protest against “violation of law” by government “representing foreign interests”
PiS leader Jarosław Kaczyński claimed that the government wants to destroy the Polish state so that Poles can be brought under external control.
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“Not one more”: thousands protest abortion law after latest death of pregnant woman in Poland
But the conservative authorities say the death was caused by medical malpractice, not the abortion law.
Abortion protesters acquitted of “maliciously interfering with religious act” in cathedral demonstraiton
A group of 32 demonstrators were put on trial for protesting Poland’s near-total abortion ban in Poznań Cathedral.
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.
Miners’ union tries to brick up PM’s office in coal protest
They criticise the government for not allowing more coal mining in Poland to ease the current energy crisis.
“Referendum” approves annexation of Russian embassy in Warsaw
“Turnout was 127%,” said the organisers, with “the vast majority of valid votes cast in favour of” annexation.
Polish teachers among lowest paid in Europe, shows EU report
The figures come amid ongoing protests by Polish teachers, who are demanding a 20% pay rise.
Polish teachers stop providing their own equipment for a week in pay protest
A recipient of Poland’s Teacher of the Year award calculated that she spends thousands of zloty a year from her own pocket.
Anti-Ukrainian protest in Poland attracts no participants
A separate nationalist protest against the “Ukrainisation of Poland” in Warsaw drew only a small crowd.
Protest against “terrorist Russia” outside Russian embassy in Warsaw
Demonstrations in solidarity with Ukraine took place in Warsaw, Kraków and Kielce.
Russians in Poland protest Ukraine war outside embassy
Dozens of demonstrators chanted “Russia without Putin”.
“Corpse containers” and brushes for “sweeping away guilt”: Polish artist puts fake labels in Leroy Merlin
The French DIY giant has refused to stop trading in Russia following the invasion of Ukraine.
Thousands join farmers protest in Warsaw calling for more government support
They say the government has not done enough to protect them from inflation.
