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New Polish government sacks governing bodies of public media

The changes will affect television, radio, and news agencies.

Poland

Poland's president to swear in 14-day government

The tactical move will allow the Law and Justice party to hang on to power for a little longer and make more appointments to state bodies.

Belarus

Wagner chief walks free after armed revolt, others aren't so lucky

Mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin led an armed rebellion against the Russian military - and walked free. Others who merely voiced criticism against the Kremlin weren't so lucky.

Europe News

Brussels launches action against Poland over 'Russian influence' law

Brussels worries the new law could be used to target opposition politicians in the run-up to Poland's general election later this year.

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Europe News

Duda offers changes to law on 'Russian influence' as criticism grows

The European Commission suspects the new Polish law could deprive individuals from their right to run for public office.

Europe News

EU and US raise concerns about Polish law to probe 'Russian influence'

The special committee will investigate cases of "Russian influence" in Poland's internal security between 2007 and 2022.

Ukraine

Ukrainian soldiers help evacuate remaining civilians from Bakhmut

As the battle for the control of Bakhmut in eastern Ukraine rages on, soldiers have been helping to evacuate the few residents who still remain there.

Poland

'Kyiv stands strong' says Biden in address outside Warsaw Castle

US President Joe Biden addressed thousands of people in Poland's capital on Tuesday a day after his highly symbolic trip to Kyiv

World

Open the doors to NATO and the EU, says Poland's President Duda

The European Union and NATO should open their doors to all countries who want to join, Poland's President Andrzej Duda says.

World News

President of Poland Andrzej Duda promises to send tanks to Ukraine

Poland's President Andrzej Duda says Warsaw will continue to play the leading role in supporting Ukraine militarily, including sending much-needed tanks.

Poland

Writer acquitted of calling Poland's president a 'moron'

A Warsaw court dismissed the case amid concerns that a conviction could reduce free speech rights in the EU country.

Poland

Poland’s president vetoes controversial media law under US pressure

President Andrzej Duda said on Monday he decided to veto a bill that would have prevented any non-European entity from owning more than a 49 percent stake in a Polish broadcaster.

Poland

Poland marks Warsaw Uprising aganst Nazi occupation 77 years ago

The Polish president attended the annual remembrance ceremony in the capital.

Poland

Writer charged for calling Poland's president a 'moron'

Polish writer faces a potential three-year prison sentence for calling President Duda a "moron" in a Facebook post.

Poland

Coronavirus: Polish President Duda tests positive for COVID-19

The president, who is now self-isolating, "is doing well", his spokesman said.

Poland

Poland: PiS ponders ruling alone as United Right coalition 'collapses'

The 'United Right' political alliance has been in power since 2015. Negotiations are to come, but could bring 2023 elections forward.

Poland

Polish MPs don rainbow colours in LGBT stunt at Duda's swearing-in

Duda, who was elected as Polish president for a second term last month, said during his campaign that the promotion of LGBT rights "was an ideology more harmful than communism".

Poland

Poland's presidential election is valid, rules country's top court

The decision follows a challenge to Andrzej Duda's re-election from the opposition Civic Platform party, alleging numerous irregularities.

Poland

'Unfair and dishonest': Opposition challenge Polish election result

Civic Platform is challenging the result of Poland’s presidential election, which was won by the incumbent Andrzej Duda by a narrow margin.

Poland

Five takeaways from the Polish presidential election

Poland re-elected incumbent president Andrzej Duda in a tight second round. Here are five takeaways from the election.