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Poland tells EU it will shut down disciplinary chamber for judges

Poland has told the European Union that it will shut down a chamber at its Supreme Court devoted to disciplining judges, which the EU's top court said was illegal.

Poland

Polish appeals court dismisses complaint against Holocaust book

Judges stated that scholarly research should not be judged by the courts and overturned the ruling against the book's co-authors.

Poland

Poland-Israel row escalates over law affecting Holocaust survivors

Both countries have withdrawn their ambassadors after Israel protested over a new law in Poland that restricts the rights of Holocaust survivors or their descendants to reclaim property seized by the country’s former communist regime.

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US group Discovery to sue Poland over 'discriminatory' media law

Poland's draft bill has been criticised by Brussels and Washington for threatening media freedom.

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Belarus

Is Belarus using migrants as part of a ‘hybrid war’ against the EU?

EU states Poland, Lithuania and Latvia, who all share a land border with Belarus, have seen a sharp rise in the number of migrants making illegal border crossings from Belarus.

Poland

Polish governing coalition falls apart over media legislation dispute

Poland's ruling right-wing Law and Justice party lost its majority in parliament on Wednesday after a small party left the governing coalition.

Poland

Poland's ruling coalition collapses after PM fires deputy

Jaroslow Gowin, leader of the Accord party, was dismissed as deputy prime minister by Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki.

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Poland to make changes to controversial disciplinary law for judges

The disciplinary chamber for top judges is part of judicial reforms the PiS has introduced in recent years and which have been harshly condemned by Brussels for curbing judicial independence.

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Belarusian sprinter leaves Tokyo after refusing to return home

Belarusian sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya has boarded a plane to Vienna after her team allegedly tried force her home.

Poland

Poland marks Warsaw Uprising aganst Nazi occupation 77 years ago

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

Germany

German chancellor candidate Armin Laschet speaks of 'shame' over WW2

Laschet has told a Polish newspaper that Germany "must always be aware of its historical responsibility for Poland's freedom and independence.”

Poland

Poland's president changes tune on judicial reform amid row with EU

“Everything indicates that legislative changes will be needed,” President Duda said after a top Polish judge urged him to bring the country's controversial judicial reform into line with EU law.

Eco-Innovation

This playground uses a microclimate to let children breathe clean air

There is now so much air pollution that structures are being created purely so that children can play safely.

Poland

Poland: Media freedom fears as TVN24's licence extension is suspended

Poland's National Broadcasting Council has suspended the extension of the licence of the independent TVN24 television channel prompting fears over independent media in the country.

Poland

Hackers stole €230k by emptying cashpoints across Europe, say police

The hackers, both from Belarus, connected electronic devices to cash machines to get them to release thousands of euros.

Poland

Berlin-bound train partly derails in Poland; 8 injured

Two cars fo the train derailed when the train hit the truck in Kolbaskowo, a village on Poland’s border with Germany.

Poland

Thousands of Polish judges urge their country to heed EU court rulings

The magistrates say a refusal to abide by the European Court of Justice's rulings would not only violate EU laws but also Poland's national constitution.

World News

Euroviews. Poland's legal defiance is the EU’s moment of truth | View

"The latest confrontation between Warsaw and Brussels is more than a judicial disagreement: it marks a key moment in the fight between the rule of law and autocracy that threatens to very essence of the European project."

Germany

Ukraine and Poland slam deal to complete Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline

It comes after Germany and the United States announced a deal to allow the completion of Nord Stream 2.

Sport

Six Polish Olympic swimmers sent home after administrative error

"Imagine dedicating five years of your life and striving for another start at the most important sporting event, giving up your private life and work, sacrificing your family and your dedication results in a total flop."

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