EU member Poland 'still' a democracy, says foreign minister
The EU warned Poland Wednesday to obey the logging ban, saying it would add any breach to a broader Brussels case against Warsaw over democratic standards.
Aug 09, 2017, 17:59 PM IST
Thousands protest in Poland against judicial reforms
Late on Friday the country's parliament, where the Law and Justice (PiS) party has a majority, passed a bill giving parliament a greater say in appointing judges, which critics say violates the constitutional separation of powers.
Jul 17, 2017, 09:05 AM IST
Popular Polish TV satire targets powerful conservative leader Jaroslaw Kaczynski
For many Poles, "The Chairman's Ear" accurately represents how their country is governed, with all real power in the hands of Jaroslaw Kaczynski, chairman of the ruling Law and Justice (PiS) party, even though he holds no government post.
Jun 28, 2017, 15:20 PM IST
Polish President Andrzej Duda moves to end political crisis
Thousands of demonstrators have taken to the streets this weekend in protest at the governing rightwing Law and Justice party (Pis) and proposed measures including restrictions on media coverage of Parliament.
Dec 18, 2016, 19:03 PM IST
Poland to exhume victims of 2010 presidential plane crash
The exhumation decision was taken Tuesday during a meeting with the families of some of the victims, including Jaroslaw Kaczynski.
Jun 22, 2016, 17:47 PM IST
'The Islamic rape of Europe': Polish magazine sparks worldwide outrage
A right-wing Polish magazine cover emblazoned with the headline "The Islamic rape of Europe" triggered a storm of criticism on social media on Thursday, with some comments comparing it to World War II fascist propaganda.
Feb 20, 2016, 10:41 AM IST
Poland`s new right-wing government shakes up public media
Within a few short weeks Poland`s public media have become more combative, more eurosceptic and more favourably disposed to the authorities, amid a purge by the new right-wing government that has triggered broad outcry, experts say.
Feb 08, 2016, 09:55 AM IST
Polish opposition party sweeps parliamentary polls
According to the exit polls, the main opposition party Law and Justice has got an absolute majority in the Polish parliamentary elections held on Sunday.
Oct 27, 2015, 04:32 AM IST
