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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.

Ecotech

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.

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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."

Europe News

Judicial independence is a concern in some EU countries, says Brussels

The European Commission again highlighted Poland and Hungary as being of particular concern.

Poland

Soaring numbers are quitting Catholic Church in Poland, say activists

Campaigners say as many as 3,000 people have issued statements of apostasy this year - and that this is six times higher than last year.

Europe News

Poland judicial reforms are in breach of European law, court rules

The European Court of Justice says that a new disciplinary regime for judges could enable political influence over the judiciary.

Poland

'Polexit' fears amid row over whether EU or Polish law reigns supreme

Forget Brexit, some think we've moved a step closer to 'Polexit'.

France

ECHR to hear 12 cases against Poland over abortion ban

The applicants, all Polish women, say the law change that came into effect in January 2021 breached their human rights.

Poland

Donald Tusk returns to Polish politics to take on 'evil' conservatives

Former European Union leader and ex-Prime Minister Donald Tusk was elected head of the strongest party in Poland's fragmented opposition on Saturday.

Poland

Polish Catholic Church reveals hundreds of new sexual abuse claims

From July 2018 to the end of 2020 368 cases of sexual assault, committed between 1958 and last year, were reported to the Polish Catholic Church.

Poland

Poland's conservatives formally lose majority in parliament

Three rebel lawmakers have left Poland's ruling Law and Justice party, leaving the conservatives two seats short of a majority in parliament.

World News

Lewandowski, Poland out of Euro 2020 with 3-2 loss to Sweden

The Swedes advance to Euro 2020's last 16 as the group winners after a 3-2 victory over Poland.

Smart Regions

Fish and poultry try a new sustainable diet of larvae and insects

In partnership with the European Commission

In Poland, larvae and insects are used as a source of protein on fish and poultry farms. Organic waste is used to grow these larvae, thus contributing to the circular economy. Bio-recycling and technology go hand in hand in this project supported by the European Cohesion Policy.

Sport

Polish judge war trophies tweet causes controversy before Sweden match

The former Conservative MP accused Sweden of stealing Poland's heritage during a 17th-century war.