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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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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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".

Belarus

Belsat TV's followers are 'extremist', says Belarus' Interior Ministry

Citizens who follow "extremist" organisations can face up to seven years in prison.

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.

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.

Climate

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

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

World News

Polish lawmakers approve anti-migrant wall along Belarus border

Lawmakers in Poland have approved a proposal to build a barrier on its border with Belarus in attempt to reduce the flow of migrants using the route to enter the EU.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Europe News

EU border countries must not legalise migrant pushbacks, says MEP

Dutch MEP Tineke Strik, who recently returned from the region, says the situation is likely to worsen if more EU countries go ahead with legalising pushbacks.

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.

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.

Germany

German police guard Polish border over migrant influx from Belarus

Germany has recorded 5,700 illegal entries it says are linked to Belarus.

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.