At least 15 dead, including shooter, and dozens injured in Prague university shooting, Czech police say – as it happened Officials say gunman was a 24-year-old Charles University student The Guardian - UK · Dec 21, 2023
Poland's new Cabinet moves to free state media from previous government's political control Poland’s new pro-European Union government has begun wrestling control of the country’s state media and some other state agencies from the conservative party that consolidated its grip on them during eight years in power The Independent UK · Dec 20, 2023
Polish State Media Bosses Sacked, Populists Occupy TV Buildings Poland's pro-EU government on Wednesday launched a reform of state media and sacked their management, as right-wing lawmakers staged a sit-in to protest the changes and public broadcasts were interrupted. International Business Times · Dec 20, 2023
People love to vote in a new democracy – and then they rapidly lose interest Poland’s recent election has been hailed as a great triumph of democracy in a global environment of democratic backsliding. It brought to power a coalition of pro-democratic forces led by Donald Tusk, the former president of the European Council. The Conversation · Dec 20, 2023
Poland's 2024 Deficit Rises Amid Pay Rise Commitments Poland's budget takes a bumpy ride as higher deficit looms in 2024 due to government's ambitious pay rise promises. Stay tuned for fiscal rollercoaster upd... Top News · Dec 20, 2023
Poland's new government appoints new chiefs for intelligence, security and anti-corruption agencies Poland’s new prime minister, Donald Tusk, says his pro-European Union government has appointed new heads of state security, intelligence and anti-corruption offices The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2023
Pfizer Sues Poland And Hungary Over Covid Debts Pharmaceutical firms Pfizer and BioNTech are suing the governments of Poland and Hungary alleging they failed to pay for vaccines ordered during the Covid pandemic, lawyers said Tuesday. International Business Times · Dec 19, 2023
Third Ukrainian truck driver dies waiting at Poland border At least two truckers died in last month after being trapped in the crossfire of the protests during the blockade The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2023
From the wartime Gulag to becoming chair of Hamilton Accies A NEW book will detail how the former chair of Hamilton Accies survived the Gulag and the Second World War to make a successful life in Scotland. The National (Scotland) · Dec 17, 2023
EU releasing 5 billion euros to Poland by year's end as new government works to restore rule of law The Polish prime minister and a top EU leader say that the European Union will by year’s end transfer to Poland the first 5 billion euros in funding that was frozen over democratic backsliding under the previous government in Warsaw The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2023
EU Strategizes to Unfreeze Cash Aid for Poland In a thrilling twist, the EU seeks innovative solutions to help Poland tap into frozen funds, marking a potential financial turning point for the country. Top News · Dec 14, 2023
Top Polish leaders celebrate Hanukkah in parliament after antisemitic incident Top Polish leaders have joined members of the Jewish community for a Hanukkah celebration in parliament The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2023
Poland violated human rights of woman in abortion case, European court rules European court of human rights finds that Polish abortion legislation breached a pregnant woman’s right to privacy and family life, after her foetus was diagnosed with Down’s syndrome The Guardian - UK · Dec 14, 2023
Flipster Debuts ‘The Dragon's Treasure’ Trading Competition Series with 1 million USDT worth of prizes Warsaw, Poland, December 14th, 2023, Chainwire International Business Times · Dec 14, 2023
The Conversation · Dec 13, 2023 Why did a far-right MP take a fire extinguisher to a Jewish menorah just as Poland's new government was being voted into power? In an attack caught on video, a member of the Polish parliament (Sejm) used a fire extinguisher to put out the Hanukkah candles on a menorah positioned in a public area of the building, filling the room with mist and covering bystanders with foam. Grzegorz Braun, an MP for the…
International Business Times · Dec 13, 2023 Donald Tusk Sworn In As Poland's New Prime Minister Poland's president on Wednesday swore in Donald Tusk as the new pro-EU prime minister, putting an end to eight years of right-wing populist rule.
France 24 · Dec 13, 2023 Pro-EU Donald Tusk sworn in as Poland's new prime minister New Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk's government was sworn in by the president on Wednesday, the final step in a transfer of power that marks a huge change after eight years of nationalist rule.
International Business Times · Dec 12, 2023 Donald Tusk: Recent EU Bigwig Back In Command In Poland Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, who ousted the conservatives from power, is a veteran politician and former EU chief with a passion for football and roots in the anti-communist movement.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 12, 2023 Donald Tusk sets out vision of a progressive Poland at heart of EU Incoming PM tells parliament he will ‘bring back billions of euros’ of EU funds, as MPs confirm his candidacy
Radio France Internationale · Dec 12, 2023 Former EU president Donald Tusk to become Polish PM Poland’s newly-appointed Prime Minister Donald Tusk has promised to mend relations with the European Union and said he would ensure his country regains a leadership position in Europe.
International Business Times · Dec 12, 2023 Poland's Tusk Calls For 'Stronger' EU, Ukraine Support Donald Tusk on Tuesday urged firm support for war-torn Ukraine and called for a stronger EU, as the Polish premier-designate previewed his priorities ahead of lawmakers' vote on his proposed government.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 12, 2023 Far-right Polish MP uses fire extinguisher to put out Hanukah candles after Donald Tusk speaks out against xenophobia – as it happened Incident came hours after new PM Donald Tusk vowed to reform Poland
The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2023 Poland's newly elected prime minister is to present his government and face a confidence vote Poland’s newly elected prime minister, Donald Tusk, is set to deliver his inaugural speech to parliament and present a Cabinet that will then face a confidence vote
The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2023 Former EU leader Donald Tusk vows to ‘chase away evil’ as he returns as Poland’s prime minister Tusk intends to move Poland closer to European allies
The Guardian - UK · Dec 12, 2023 Donald Tusk’s second coming: can returning PM remake Poland? Known by friends for his courage and ‘monstrous stubbornness’, Tusk will aim to deliver reform in the face of a divided electorate and a hostile president