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
Families divided as Poland starts to exhume 2010 crash victims
The exhumation of Poland's former head of state was due to begin today, reviving a probe into a 2010 presidential plane crash that has stoked friction with Russia and caused divisions at home.
Nov 14, 2016, 11:02 AM IST
Polish right questions presidential jet crash six years on
Poland marked the sixth anniversary Sunday of the jet crash that killed then president Lech Kaczynski amid louder-than-ever claims it was no accident -- fuelled by his twin brother`s party winning power last year.
Apr 11, 2016, 08:21 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
Poland's Law and Justice party gains majority in parliament
The right-wing and anti-migrant Law and Justice party has won a majority of seats in Poland's parliament and can govern alone, the state election authority announced today.
Oct 28, 2015, 01:56 AM IST
