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'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

Poland

Poland summons Belgian ambassador in war of words over EU rule of law

The dispute centres on comments made by Belgian Prime Minister Alexander de Croo, while responding to his Polish counterpart Mateusz Morawiecki.

29/10/2021

Poland

Volunteers gather to help migrants at Poland-Belarus border

At a makeshift warehouse inside the Polish town of Michalowo's fire station, locals can drop off dry winter clothes and food, and also provide legal help to the migrants.

28/10/2021

Poland

Polish independence march banned by court over far-right violence

The annual rally on November 11 has recently been overshadowed by violent clashes and anti-Semitism.

27/10/2021

Europe News

Poland must pay €1 million daily over judiciary reforms, ECJ rules

The court has ordered Warsaw to comply with a previous ruling that said the country's disciplinary chamber of judges must be dismantled.

27/10/2021

Poland

Two guards hurt during violence at Poland-Belarus border

Poland's Border Guards Office said a group of about 60 migrants "tried to force their way into Poland" wielding sticks and stones.

25/10/2021

Poland

Poles protest one year after court ruling restricted abortion rights

The demonstrations on October 22 were far smaller than last year, when record numbers took to the streets.

23/10/2021

Poland

Polish miners protest EU court order to close Turow coal mine

The Turow coal mine near the Czech border generates around 7% of Poland’s energy.

22/10/2021

My Europe Series

A year on, Poland's abortion ruling is causing 'harm' to women

As the rule of law crisis between Warsaw and Brussels escalates, activists say the abortion ban imposed by a politicised court just a year ago offers a painful example of how the collapse of judicial independence affects peoples' lives.

22/10/2021

Europe News

'Poland will not be intimidated': Polish PM defiant over EU law row

"We cannot remain silent when our country is attacked in an unfair and biased manner," said Morawiecki.

19/10/2021