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Polish government closes schools, cinemas and museums over coronavirus

The Polish Government announced that all schools, preschools and nurseries will close from Monday due to the coronavirus. Museums and cinemas will also be shut down, while the health minister…

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Poland reports first coronavirus case

Poland has confirmed its first coronavirus infection, Poland’s Health Minister Lukasz Szumowski said on Wednesday. Szumowski said the sick man is in hospital in Zielona Gora, western Poland, and…

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Photo Story: 5th Diplomatic Festival in Bialystok, Poland

European People's Party (EPP) President Donald Tusk delivers a speech during the 5th Diplomatic Festival organized by the University of Bialystok and the Princess Anna Sapieha-Jablonowska High School, in Bialystok,…

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EPA’s Eye in the Sky: Zubracze, Poland

A view of snow-covered Bieszczady Mountains in Zubracze, southeastern Poland. Photo: EPA-EFE/Darek Delmanowicz

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Working conditions of Britain’s ‘blue’ post-Brexit passports manufacturers in Poland to be investigated

The Polish factory that produces Britain’s blue post-Brexit passports is facing an investigation by the country’s largest trade union after The Mail on Sunday revealed staff feel underpaid and poorly treated,…

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Poland to return 220 tonnes of waste to UK

More than 220 tonnes of ‘illegally exported’ waste found in a warehouse in Poland is to be returned to the UK, according to a statement from Polish police. The return…

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Poland adopts controversial judicial law

Undeterred by countrywide protests, criticism from Brussels and the Council of Europe (CoE), Poland's governing Law and Justice (PiS) party adopted a controversial law that restricts the judiciary's independence. Although…

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Photo Story: Southern Poland in the grip of cold weather

People walk during a snowfall in Zakopane at Tatra Mountains, southern Poland. Temperatures in Zakopane were reported at minus 1 degree Celsius. Photos: EPA-EFE/Grzegorz Momot

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Macron says that Poland, Germany and France will lead post-Brexit Europe

French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday called for closer ties with Poland in shaping the European Union without Britain, in European security and relations with Russia.Poland's controversial judicial reforms, which…

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Photo Story: Ceremony of the contract with Lockheed Martin by Poland for the purchase of 32 Lockheed Martin F35

Polish soldiers before a ceremony of signing of a contract with Lockheed Martin for the purchase of 32 Lockheed Martin F-35 combat aircraft worth USD 4.6 billion, in Deblin, eastern…

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Photo Story: Fatal collision between a train and truck in Poland

A crashed truck (L) at the scene of the collision between a train and a truck in Nowa Schodnia, south-western Poland, on Thursday 30 January 2020. According to reports, the…

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British Government to provide £1 million funding to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Foundation

A £1 million donation to help preserve the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp and ensure the lessons of Auschwitz live on for generations to come was announced by the British government. The…

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Wreath laying ceremony on the 75th anniversary of the liberation Auschwitz-Birkenau

Former prisoners, Polish President Andrzej Duda Monday morning attended a ceremony at the former Nazi concentration camp of Auschwitz II-Birkenau during to mark the 75th anniversary of the liberation of…

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EPA’s Eye in the Sky: Bieszczady Mountains, Poland

An aerial view of snow-covered Bieszczady Mountains in south east Poland. Photo: EPA-EFE/DAREK DELMANOWICZ

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Legal controversy in Poland after Supreme Court leads to battle between government and judiciary

POLITICO described a ruling by Poland's Supreme Court — that judges appointed by a politically controlled body are illegitimate as shocking, adding that this "unleashed a fierce battle between the judicial…

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LOT Polish Airlines buys Condor

The owner of LOT Polish Airlines has agreed to purchase former Thomas Cook Group subsidiary Condor. Flight Global reports that the German leisure airline said that the deal with Polish…

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Poland and Russia bicker over WW2

Poland’s president has accused Russia’s Vladimir Putin of spreading a “historical lie” about his country in the run-up to events marking the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz. Andrzej…

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75th anniversary of the liberation of the Nazi-German concentration camp of Auschwitz-Birkenau

Commemorations will be taking place today to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the liberation of the Nazi-German concentration camp of Auschwitz-Birkenau in Poland. Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest German Nazi concentration and…

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Photo Story: The traditional ‘Kumoterska Gonba’ horse races in Poland

Riders on their horses compete in the races within the 'Kumoterska Gonba' traditional skiing race at the XXVI Highlander Parade in the village of Male Ciche, near Zakopane in the…

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Fuel trafficking ring between Poland and Slovakia dismantled

Europol supported an international operation led by the Criminal Office of the Financial Administration of the Slovak Republic (Finančná správa Slovenskej republiky) in cooperation with Polish Customs (Służba Celna). The…

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European Commission ramps up legal pressure against Poland

The European Commission on Tuesday turned to the Court of Justice of the EU to rein in Poland's judicial changes, asking it to order Warsaw to suspend the functioning of…

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Judges from across Europe march to defend Polish peers

Judges from across Europe, many of them dressed in their judicial robes, marched silently in Warsaw on Saturday in a show of solidarity with Polish peers who are protesting a…

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ECJ President warns Poland over judiciary reform as Venice Commission visits Poland ahead of Rule of Law vote in EP

Members of the Venice Commission visited the Polish Sejm (lower house of parliament) in Warsaw, to meet officials from the Justice Ministry, top courts, both houses of parliament and the judiciary…

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No Polish troops in Iraq hurt in Iranian missile attacks

No Polish troops stationed in Iraq were hurt in Iranian missile attacks on U.S. bases in Iraq, Poland's Defence Minister said on Wednesday. "None of the Polish soldiers in Iraq…

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Photo Story: The Polish tradition of the ‘Zywieckie Gody’

Colorful and cheerful groups of costumed people and carol groups so-called 'Dziady' from Zywiec region during the march through the streets of Bielsko-Biala, southern Poland. The Festival 'Zywieckie Gody' is…

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Poland hit by bird flu outbreak on turkey farms

Bird flu has been detected in turkeys in eastern Poland, authorities said on Wednesday, and local media reported that the outbreak could require up to 40,000 birds to be slaughtered.…

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Photo Story: Christmas cribs exhibition in Rzeszow, Poland

A series of photos of the Christmas exhibits presented during the exhibition at the Ethnographic Museum in Rzeszow, Poland over the weekend. The exhibition presents items from the collections of…

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Germany puts up fences at Polish border to contain swine fever spread

In an attempt to prevent an outbreak of swine fever, Germany's Agriculture Ministry is putting up electric fences to stop wild boars from crossing its border with Poland. No case…

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Poland approves controversial judges’ law

Poland has approved a controversial law which makes it easier to dismiss judges critical of the governing party's judicial reforms. The legislation passed by 233 votes to 205 in the…

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Jasna Gora Monastery in Poland displays it’s Christmas Crib

A Christmas Crib displayed at the Jasna Gora Monastery in Czestochowa, southern Poland, 20 December 2019. In the Christian tradition, a nativity scene also known as a Christmas Crib is…

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Thousands take to the streets in Poland to oppose planned government control over the judiciary

Thousands of protesters gathered in large numbers across Poland on Wednesday evening to denounce proposed new laws that would give the government the power to fire and control judges. Protesters…

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Photo story: Christmas gingerbread railway model in Gliwice, Poland

A Christmas gingerbread railway model drives on its track through a gingerbread village and seasonal gingerbread decoration at a shopping centre in Gliwice, Poland. The sweet set up was built…

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Photo Story: Warsaw lights up for Christmas

Traditional Christmas illumination attracts pedestrians to stroll in the Royal Road in Warsaw, Poland. The decorative seasonal illumination is installed well ahead of the Christmas holidays every year. Click on…

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Polish TV celebrity announces bid for presidency

Szymon Hołownia, a TV presenter and a catholic journalist and author, on Sunday announced he would run as an independent candidate in Poland's presidential election next year. During his campaign…

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Photo Story: Unveiling of the Christmas Tree in Olsztyn, Poland

Photos of the 'Christmas Tree' in the lobby of the library of the University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Poland. Every year, before the Christmas holidays, library employees create…

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Three-story building collapses in Polish ski resort

A three-story building in the Polish ski resort of Szczyrk in southern Poland collapsed on Wednesday following a gas explosion, a local police spokesman said. Police said it was not…

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Warsaw wins 2020 Access City Award for making the city more accessible to citizens with disabilities

The 2020 Access City Award goes to the city of Warsaw, in Poland. By involving people with disabilities and accessibility needs in its endeavour to make the city more accessible,…

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Poland to honour London bridge hero

Poland says it will award its highest medal for sacrifice and courage to a Polish national who played a key role in preventing the London Bridge attack from escalating. A…

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Photo story: A miniature Appaloosa horse in Lodz, Poland

A miniature Appaloosa horse 'Bombel' during the presentation at the stud farm in Lodz, Poland. Bombel ('Bubble') is the shortest male horse, standing just 56.7 cm from hoof to shoulder…

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Poland approves controversial judges to constitutional court

Poland’s parliament elected three ruling party nominees as judges to the constitutional court, including two widely denounced by opposition lawmakers, raising concerns about the court’s independence. Parliament voted the judges…

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EU court passes judicial independence decision back to Poland

The EU's top court questioned whether a new disciplinary body created by Poland's ruling Law and Justice (PiS) party would undermine judicial independence, but on Tuesday threw the issue back to…

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Photo Story: The World of Saskia Boddeke & Peter Greenaway exhibition in Torun, Poland

Photos of the artworks by Peter Greenaway and his wife Saskia Boddeke during the World of Saskia Boddeke & Peter Greenaway exhibition at the at the Centre Of Contemporary Art…

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New Polish cabinet announced

Poland's nationalist Law and Justice (PiS) party announced its governing cabinet lineup on Friday after winning a parliamentary election last month, setting out plans to consolidate control over state-owned utilities…

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Photo Story: Foggy morning in Przemysl, Poland

People walk on a bridge over San river during foggy morning in Przemysl, south-eastern Poland, 08 November 2019. Meteorologist predict the cloudy weather with temperatures around 11 degrees Celsius to…

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Polish Citizens to Travel Visa-Free to US from Next Week

Polish citizens will be able to travel to the U.S. without a visa from next week, officials said. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security said Wednesday that including Poland —…

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Kraków chosen as best city break destination in Europe for third year running

Members of leading British consumer association Which? have chosen Kraków as Europe’s best city break destination for the third year in a row. The Polish city finished ahead of Spanish…

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EPA’s Eye in The Sky: Bieszczady Mountains, Poland

An aerial picture taken with a drone shows foggy morning over the Lake Myczkowskie in the Bieszczady Mountains, in Myczkowce, south-eastern Poland. Photo: EPA-EFE/GRZEGORZ MICHALOWSKI

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Polish Election Update: PiS wins majority in parliamentary vote, expected to lose Senate (UPDATED)

UPDATE: Poland's nationalist Law and Justice (PiS) party looked to have narrowly won a second term in power, according to preliminary results from Sunday's parliamentary election, but fell short of the…

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Opposition parties face ‘existential’ battle in Poland and Hungary in Sunday elections

This Sunday will be a crucial test for the opposition in central Europe’s two populist strongholds as liberal forces in both countries attempt to win back ground from nationalists. In…

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Poles to vote in one of most important elections in decades

Poland’s ruling conservative party heads into Sunday’s election to the 460-seat lower house and the 100-seat Senate as Poland’s most popular party, largely thanks to generous social spending and an…

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EU sues Poland over judicial independence laws

The European Commission has referred Poland to the top European court over concerns that new laws strip judges of their independence. Investigations and even sanctions are expected to follow. The…

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Tension over gay rights moves to the fore as Poland gets ready to vote

Activists say reports of attacks against the Polish LGBT community are up in Poland, where months of anti-gay rhetoric by politicians and church leaders before Sunday’s parliamentary elections have created…

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Important win for Polish homeowners

Around half a million indebted Polish homeowners have won their fight to be freed from crippling Swiss franc mortgages. The Swiss currency has doubled in value since 2008, sending mortgage-holders'…

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Thomas Cook’s Polish arm Neckermann ‘insolvent’ after group collapse

Thomas Cook's Polish division, Neckermann Polska, has been declared insolvent, intensifying the crisis over the group's collapse. The news was announced by officials in Poland, little more than 48 hours…

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Microsoft Flagship School opens doors in Gdynia in Poland

One of the most innovative and technologically developed educational institutions in the world was inaugurated recently in Gdynia. School Complex No. 8, included in the Microsoft Flagship School program, has…

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Polish ambassador advises Poles in UK to ‘seriously consider’ leaving

Poland's ambassador to the UK has written to 800,000 Polish nationals, advising them to "seriously consider" leaving the country after Brexit. Arkady Rzegocki said living standards in Poland were improving,…

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€676 million worth of EU investments in Poland for better rails and roads

The European Commission adopted three major Cohesion Policy projects, modernising the Polish rail and road network and increasing travel safety while reducing costs and travel time. EU-funded works will replace…

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