Can the EU still impose the rule of law on member states?
By Koralia Kontou and Nikos Korogiannakis The EU has always been proud of offering its citizens democracy, prosperity and freedom even at a time when...
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Memorable departure for Polish tourist who registered as three millionth passenger at Paphos
A Polish traveller, Natalia Albinowska was left stunned on Wednesday when she registered as the three millionth passenger to pass through Paphos airport this year....
Ryanair launches new Paphos to Poland flights
Ryanair has announced two new summer 2020 routes that will improve Paphos flight connections with Poland and has launched a seat sale to mark the...
EU top court rules Poland broke EU law with its 2017 judicial reform
Poland broke European Union law when it lowered the retirement age for judges in 2017 and introduced a different retirement age for women and men...
U.S. and Poland urge tougher checks on foreign influence over 5G networks
The United States and Poland believe suppliers of 5G network equipment should be rigorously evaluated for foreign government control, a joint declaration signed on Monday...
Paphos seeking to woo more Polish visitors
Representatives from the Paphos’ tourist sector will visit Poland next week to boost the district’s profile as an all-year tourist destination. The Paphos regional board...
Polish officials may cancel trip to Israel over diplomatic spat
WARSAW, Feb 18 (Reuters) – Polish officials may cancel their planned trip to Israel, the head of the prime minister’s office, Michal Dworczyk, said on...
‘Shared and common interests’
Cyprus and Poland have a very similar take on the meaning of the concept and principle of sovereignty, its deputy foreign minister says By Agnieszka...
Nations agree global climate pact rules, but seen as weak (Update)
By Nina Chestney, Bate Felix and Agnieszka Barteczko Nearly 200 countries overcame political divisions late on Saturday to agree on rules for implementing a landmark global climate deal,...
Poland’s president vetoes changes to election rules
Poland‘s president said on Thursday he would veto a law proposed by the ruling Law and Justice (PiS) party that would benefit bigger parties, including...
Poland pushes to replace Supreme Court judge who defied government
The Polish parliament on Friday adopted rules to swiftly name a new head for the Supreme Court as part of a judicial overhaul by the...
Poland’s quiet economic miracle
By Kyriacos Iacovides FOR A COUNTRY that only adopted the market economy in 1989, Poland boasts astonishing achievements, described by some economists as “not being...
Polish judge enters Supreme Court building, defying government’s new law
Polish judge Malgorzata Gersdorf walked into the Supreme Court building on Wednesday morning, defying new legislation forcing her to retire as court president and putting...
EU parliament urges Commission to act against Poland
Five of the main political groups in the European Parliament urged the European Commission on Thursday to open infringement proceedings against Poland and to take it to...
One miner dead, three still missing after quake at Polish coal mine -mine owner
Rescue teams have confirmed the death of one Polish coal miner and can see another miner trapped after an earthquake, but three others are still...
EU sets out plan to battle rising nationalism in the East
The European Union will deploy a new financial weapon next week to try to rein in what Brussels sees as illiberal nationalism rising in the...
Poland signs $4.75bn deal for US Patriot missile system
Poland signed the largest arms procurement deal in its history on Wednesday, agreeing with the United States to buy Raytheon Co’s Patriot missile defence system...
EU lawmakers back action against Poland amid democracy concerns
European Union lawmakers on Thursday supported taking unprecedented punitive steps against Poland for undermining the rule of law, increasing pressure on the government in Warsaw as it...
Poland’s president says will sign Holocaust bill, defying critics
Poland’s president said on Tuesday he will sign into law a bill imposing jail terms for suggesting the country was complicit in the Holocaust, defying...
Polish lawmakers back Holocaust bill, drawing Israeli outrage
Polish lawmakers approved a bill on Thursday that would impose jail terms for suggesting Poland was complicit in the Holocaust, drawing concern from the United States and...
