10

Nov

Statue in honour of former Polish President Lech Kaczyński unveiled in Warsaw

A statue of Lech Kaczyński was unveiled on Warsaw's Piłsudski Square this evening. Over six metres high, it is taller than the nearby statue of Piłsudski himself. Jarosław Kaczyński said…

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10

Nov

Donald Tusk invites Polish to rise and defeat today’s Bolsheviks like Pitudski and Walesa did in the past

The Polish people should rise up and “defeat today’s Bolsheviks” in the country’s ruling Law and Justice party, European Council President Donald Tusk told a crowd of over a thousand…

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09

Nov

Court overturns ban on Warsaw’s march

A Polish court has overturned a ban on a nationalist march in Warsaw to mark 100 years of Poland's independence. "We're victorious," said the organisers of the annual event, which…

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07

Nov

Warsaw bans march citing risk of violence and hatred expressions

Warsaw’s mayor has banned a nationalist march planned for Sunday to mark the centenary of Polish independence, citing the risk of violence and expressions of hatred. The Guardian reports that…

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05

Nov

Poland working on regulations to forbid unvaccinated foreigners enter the country after increase in measles cases

Polish Health Minister Lukasz Szumowski has said that the ministry is working over regulations forbidding unvaccinated foreigners from third countries from entering Poland. Moreover, the minister is considering, along with…

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05

Nov

Donald Tusk questioned by Polish Parliamentary commission on pyramid scheme Amber Gold

European Council head Donald Tusk was on Monday being questioned in Warsaw by a special Polish parliamentary commission probing a notorious pyramid scheme. The Amber Gold pyramid scheme saw thousands…

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05

Nov

Monday Morning Briefing

Good morning Your morning briefing for Monday with a round up of the latest headlines and a review of the front pages from Malta's newspapers, to help you start the…

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28

Oct

Poland overtakes UK as country attracting new residents from outside EU

EU residence permits given to citizens from outside the bloc reached a record high last year as Europe’s economic rebound encouraged 1m to migrate legally for work — the first…

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26

Oct

Wizz Air flight forced to make emergency landing because of bomb threat

Romanian authorities say a Wizz Air flight from Georgia to Poland was forced to make an emergency landing in Bucharest because of a bomb threat. The Airbus A320 travelling from…

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21

Oct

Local Elections in Poland

Voters in Poland will cast ballots on Sunday in a local election likely to earn the ruling nationalist Law and Justice (PiS) party more influence over regional affairs. Voting for…

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20

Oct

Saturday Morning Briefing

Good morning, The morning's headlines are dominated by Saudi's admission that Khashoggi's death took place at the country's consulate in Turkey. We also read about Moody's downgrade of Italy's credit…

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20

Oct

ECJ has demanded that the Polish government halt forcing dozens of judges into early retirement

The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has demanded that the Polish government halt an initiative forcing dozens of Poland's Supreme Court judges into early retirement. "Poland must immediately suspend the application of the…

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18

Oct

Don’t “unscrew” Poland from the EU – Donald Tusk

European Council President Donald Tusk has reacted to reports that Polish officials removed a plaque bearing his name, saying it was more important they did not "unscrew" Poland from the…

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10

Oct

Wednesday Morning Briefing

Good morning, The heated debate in the Maltese parliament following the story on La Repubblica as part of the Daphne Project, the arrest of a suspected person in the murder of…

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01

Oct

Poland wins volleyball World Championship

Poland have won the final of the International Volleyball Federation's (FIVB) Men's Volleyball World Championships at the Pala Alpitour in Turin. The defending champions proved triumphant over Olympic champions Brazil…

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27

Sep

UK Secondary school worksheet handed to pupils featured the suggestion that jobs were being “stolen” by Polish workers

A secondary school has apologised after a worksheet handed to pupils featured the suggestion UK jobs were being “stolen” by EU workers. Year 8 Geography students at Walthamstow Academy in north…

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25

Sep

Tuesday Morning Briefing

Good morning Your morning briefing with the latest news from around the globe, a newspaper review from Malta and a headline digest of the main news chosen in the past…

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19

Sep

Poland requests the instalment of a permanent US presence

Donald Trump is considering a request from Poland to install a permanent US military presence in the eastern European country to bolster its defences against Russia, in a decision that…

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19

Sep

Wednesday Morning Briefing

Good morning, Start your day informed with the latest headlines, a review of the local newspapers and a digest of the salient news which characterised the last hours.   The…

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18

Sep

Poland suspended from the European Network of Councils for the Judiciary

Poland was suspended from the European Network of Councils for the Judiciary on Monday because the body that nominates the country’s judges is no longer seen as being independent of political control.…

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13

Sep

Poland will oppose any sanctions imposed on Hungary

Poland, said it will oppose any sanctions imposed by the bloc on fellow member Hungary, accused of floating EU rules on democracy. “Every country has its sovereign right to make…

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07

Sep

Friday Morning Briefing

Good morning, This is the Morning Briefing for Friday, with the latest news to start informed, the Maltese papers review to get an overview of what the headlines are, and…

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06

Sep

Lithuanian Prime Minister pays tribute to the late Polish President Lech Kaczynski

Lithuanian Prime Minister Saulius Skvernelis on Wednesday arrived in Poland to take part in the Krynica Economic Forum. On his way to Krynica, in southern Poland, Skvernelis made a stop in Krakow…

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17

Aug

Polish President Duda refuses to sign law on MEP elections

Polish President Andrzej Duda on Thursday refused to sign into law a change to the way the country elects members of the European Parliament, which critics say would have squeezed out all…

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14

Aug

On this day, 1980, massive strikes take place in Gdansk shipyards

On this day in 1980 , workers in Gdansk, Poland, took control of the Lenin Shipyard and demanded pay raises and the right to form a union free from communist…

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27

Jul

Polish controversial judicial changes signed into laws

Euronews: Polish President Andrzej Duda signed into law on Thursday a measure allowing the government to choose the next Supreme Court chief despite protesters claiming it violates judicial independence. In spite…

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27

Jul

Friday Morning Briefing

Good morning, Your Morning Briefing provides you with the salient news of the main happenings in Malta, Europe and the World. Wishing you a good day.   Greece has “serious…

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23

Jul

Monday Morning Briefing

Good morning, The saying 'a week is too long in politics' keeps being challenged. While the past few weeks we saw this saying being challenged in the international world, yesterday…

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22

Jul

Sunday Morning Briefing

Good morning, The conclusion of the Egrant inquiry dominates the front pages of the Maltese newspapers. The developments in the US following a hostage situation in Los Angeles is currently…

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21

Jul

Protests against changes in the judiciary in Poland

According to Euronews hundreds of demonstrators gathered in Warsaw on Friday (July 20) to protest changes to Poland's judiciary. Four people were detained and two police officers were wounded.The crowd gathered…

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05

Jul

Agreement between Israeli and Polish Government about Poland’s role in the Holocaust criticised by Holocaust memorial centre

The Times of Israel: The Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial center on Thursday slammed an agreement between the governments of Israel and Poland regarding the latter’s record during the Holocaust, saying it…

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03

Jul

Tuesday’s Morning Briefing

Good morning, Tuesday's Morning Briefing. Migrant vessel Sea-Watch 3 captain Pia Klemp yesterday accused Prime Minister Joseph Muscat and European politicians of bearing responsibility for the mass grave in the…

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02

Jul

EU opens fresh legal case against Poland on Rule of Law

European Commission / Reuters: The European Commission has launched an infringement procedure by sending a Letter of Formal Notice to Poland regarding the Polish law on the Supreme Court, which critics says…

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14

Jun

Poland will face disciplinary hearing on rule-of-law dispute with EU

Politico: EU ministers will hold a hearing on Poland’s alleged rule-of-law violations later this month, pushing forward with a disciplinary process that Warsaw insists is unjustified. The decision by EU diplomats…

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11

Jun

Monday’s Morning Briefing

Good morning A rather hot day as temperatures are expected to reach the 30 degree mark on the Celsius scale, which at times will feel like 34 degrees. The main…

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07

Jun

Differences at EU Commission on how to deal with Poland

POLITICO reports that in the battle over the rule of law, Poland is splitting the European Commission at its highest level. EU officials and diplomats familiar with the latest developments say…

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06

Jun

Wednesday’s Morning Briefing

Good morning on another warm day! The heat seems to persist in the coming hours as the Met Office at the MIA is forecasting a high 28 degrees temperature during…

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05

Jun

Maltese 17-year-old without driving licence fatally hits a cyclist in Bielawa, Poland

TVN Warsawa reports that a 17-year-old citizen of Malta, who was driving without licence, fatally hit a cyclist in Bielawa, near Warsaw,   The accident occurred on Powsińska St. before 17.00 on…

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30

May

Polish Political Scientist refused entry in Russia

Poland's government has asked Moscow to explain why Russia has refused entry to the head of Poland's Institute of international affairs, the Polish Foreign Ministry said on May 29. Slawomir…

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16

May

Juncker to meet Polish Prime Minister amid rule-of-law dispute between Poland and the EU

Poland’s prime minister and the European Commission chief will meet for talks on Wednesday amid a protracted rule-of-law dispute between Warsaw and Brussels, according to reports. Radio Poland, reports that the…

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12

May

Polish MPs vote for their own paycut

Euronews reports that Polish MPs have voted to give themselves a 20% pay cut after a bonus scandal involving senior ministers. The move, backed by members of the ruling Law and…

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10

May

Crying over spilled chocolate – Poland

Authorities in Poland were left with a sticky situation indeed after an accident saw a lorry spill 12 tons of warm, liquid chocolate onto the motorway, Polish radio station RMF…

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