Polish opposition criticises release of Russian prisoner while Poles remain detained in Belarus
Poland’s opposition has criticised the government for yesterday releasing an alleged Russian agent as part of the US-led mass…
Polish Supreme Court acquits politician of offending religious feelings in church abortion protest
Poland’s Supreme Court has thrown out a case against a deputy government minister launched almost three years ago, when…
Poland involved in prisoner swap between West and Russia
Poland was involved in today’s large-scale prisoner swap between Russia and the West. Reports indicate that Russian-Spanish dual citizen…
What is the outlook for Poland’s radical right Confederation?
A radical right grouping surged in Poland’s June European Parliament election and, although “second order” polls favour parties with…
Polish justice minister asks EU parliament to lift immunity of opposition politicians
Prosecutor general Adam Bodnar, who also serves as justice minister, has asked the European Parliament to lift the immunity…
Polish parliament approves introduction of “widow’s pension”
Poland’s parliament has voted overwhelmingly in favour of introducing a so-called “widow’s pension” that would allow widows and widowers…
Poland suggests Hungary leave EU and join “union with Putin” after Orbán criticism
A Polish deputy foreign minister has suggested that Hungary could leave the EU and NATO and instead “create a…
Polish TV suspends Olympic commentator for “communist” opening ceremony remarks
Polish state broadcaster TVP has suspended its main commentator for the Paris Olympics after he said on air during…
Poland to remove criminal liability for officers using firearms during defence of border
Poland’s parliament has approved a law that would, in certain cases, remove criminal responsibility from soldiers and other uniformed…
Polish Senate amends copyright bill following media protests
Poland’s Senate has made amendments to a proposed new copyright law following protests from media outlets, which claimed that…