Poland

Poland

Water cannon and grenades as tensions rise on Belarus-Poland border

Warsaw says people were armed with gas grenades supplied by Belarus, which they threw over the fence towards Polish guards.

16/11/2021

Poland

Poland's judicial appointments process against EU law, rules ECJ

The EU's top court has ruled that the Polish government's ability to send judges to higher courts and remove them casts doubts over judicial independence.

16/11/2021

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Scores of migrants leave camp for Belarus-Poland border

Hundreds of migrants remained stranded at Belarus' border with Poland on Monday as the European Union agreed to slap further sanctions on the former Soviet nation. Amid the crisis, Poland has also reinforced its side of the frontier with 15,000 soldiers, in addition to border guards and police.

15/11/2021

Poland

Poland arrests three over 'disgraceful' anti-Semitic demonstration

Polish authorities have faced questions as to why it took so long to make the arrests, given that the incident was widely reported in Poland.

15/11/2021

Poland

Belarus: Iraq to fly migrants home in first repatriation flight

The Iraqi government says a first voluntary repatriation flight for its nationals stranded on the Belarus-Poland border will take place on Thursday.

15/11/2021

Poland

Polish PM suggests asking NATO to hold talks on migrant crisis

Poland, Lithuania and Latvia are considering asking NATO to hold emergency talks amid a migration crisis at their borders with Belarus, Poland's prime minister said.

14/11/2021

Poland

Migrant rescue operations decrease on Poland-Belarus border

A state of emergency in Poland has prevented aid workers and journalists from getting to the border with Belarus.

13/11/2021

Poland

Polish police say young Syrian found dead near Belarus border

The body of a young Syrian was found near the border with Belarus as the EU accuses Lukashenko of encouraging migration in retaliation for sanctions.

13/11/2021

Poland

Far-right Polish Independence Day march goes ahead despite court ban

Polish security forces have been mobilised across cities in preparation for rallies, in addition to the Belarusian border.

11/11/2021

Europe News

'No more women should die': MEPs slam Poland's near-total abortion ban

It comes after a pregnant woman died from septic shock. Activists say doctors, influenced by the new law, did not carry out a life-saving abortion, waiting instead for the foetus to die.

11/11/2021

Poland

Belarus border chaos a 'hybrid attack not a migration crisis': VDL

The European Commission president vowed to protect democracies and threatened sanctions against countries found to be aiding Lukashenko's efforts to damage the EU.

10/11/2021

Poland

Trio back in court over posters showing Virgin Mary with LGBT halo

“This appeal smacks of harassment and intimidation and the case should be dropped,” said Catrinel Motoc from Amnesty International

10/11/2021

Poland

Poland-Belarus: Putin behind migrant crisis at border, says Morawiecki

Poland's prime minister accused the Russian president of orchestrating the influx of migrants attempting to cross from Belarus, in a parliamentary debate on Tuesday.

09/11/2021

Poland

European court urges Poland to address lack of judicial independence

The court called on Warsaw to take "rapid action" to resolve the lack of independence in its National Council.

08/11/2021

Poland

EU: Belarus guilty of 'cynical' exploitation of Polish border migrants

Poland, the EU and the US have accused Belarus leader Alexander Lukashenko of exploiting migrants after a large group gathered at the border on Monday attempting to cross into Poland.

08/11/2021

Destinations

We’ve found Poland’s best Christmas markets for 2021

Explore Poland’s Christmas Markets and stock up on tasty treats in these quaint cities.

08/11/2021

Poland

Poland doctors told abortion legal if carried out to save woman's life

Poland's health ministry acted after the death of a 30-year-old mother whose 22-week pregnancy had medical problems but doctors did not terminate the pregnancy.

08/11/2021

Poland

Pregnant woman's death leads to protests in Poland over abortion ban

Protesters in Poland claim a pregnant woman died as a result of the country's strict new abortion laws

07/11/2021

Poland

Miners protest in Warsaw against coal production phase out

Around 200 miners have protested outside the European Commission building in Warsaw - against planned coal mine closures which they say will cause unemployment and higher fuel prices.

06/11/2021

Euronews Witness

The plight of migrants trapped between Poland and Belarus

Caught in the political tug-of-war between Belarus and the EU, thousands of migrants are trapped at the border between Poland and Belarus. Euronews' correspondent Valerie Gauriat witnessed their plight and the dismay of Polish local population.

05/11/2021

Poland

Polish minister in Prague in bid to defuse Turów coal mine dispute

Poland is the second-biggest user of coal in Europe after Germany.

05/11/2021

Poland

Poland summons Belarusian diplomat after 'provocation' at the border

Polish security forces say the move by Belarusian forces was the "most dangerous and serious so far".

03/11/2021

Poland

Woman's death sparks fresh abortion law protests in Poland

Campaigners believe the woman is the first victim of Poland's near-total abortion ban. Their opponents have warned against jumping to conclusions.

02/11/2021

Poland

Poland opens COVID-19 vaccination centres near cemeteries

Polish cemeteries reopened on Sunday after authorities decided to close them a year ago due to coronavirus restrictions.

01/11/2021

Climate

Why a Poland without coal 'does not have many alternatives'

Poland still uses coal as an energy source, especially to warm households.

01/11/2021

Poland

Poland's senate approves €350 million wall along Belarus border

A draft bill to construct the new border wall was approved by the opposition-dominated Senate in a second vote on Friday.

29/10/2021