Poland
Postcards from the edge: Snapshots of European football's return
From plastic fans in Poland, to virtual fans in Denmark, drive-in spectators in the Czech Republic and a title coronation in Serbia, AFP takes a look at a...
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Rise of populists in Europe resembles eve of WW2, warns London mayor
'People are trying to divide communities using the language of hate, scapegoating people because of their sexual orientation, because of their ethnic origin, because of their faith, or because of who they are.'
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Outcry over Harry Potter book burning by priests in Poland
Three priests burned books and other items they regarded as sacrilegious, including tomes from British author J.K. Rowling’s famed Harry Potter series of fantasy novels.
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Catholic priests burn Harry Potter books in Poland
Launched in 1997, the 'Harry Potter' series of books spins an epic tale of good and evil focused on the adventures of the eponymous bespectacled young wizard as he struggles against the dark wizard Lord Voldemort.
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In tears and shock, Poland bids farewell to murdered mayor
Around 3,500 people, including President Andrzej Duda and EU Council President Donald Tusk, attended the ceremony at St Mary's Church.
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Polish mayor dies of stab wounds after attack
Anti-violence rallies are being planned nationwide after Sunday's attack on Mayor Pawel Adamowicz, known for his liberal views and opposition to Poland's governing right-wing Law and Justice (PiS) party.
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Poland could limit use of Huawei products after worker arrested
The Polish government could also look to tighten legislation to allow the authorities to limit the availability of products made by any company deemed to pose a threat to security.
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Huawei says sacks employee in Poland that was arrested on spying charges
Polish authorities on Friday arrested Wang Weijing and a former Polish security official on spying allegations.
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Poland arrests Huawei director suspected of spying
The Polish announcement comes weeks after Canada arrested Huawei vice president Meng Wanzhou, who is accused of violating Iran sanctions.
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Record numbers visit Auschwitz in 2018
Nazi Germany set up the death camp in occupied Poland during World War II.
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SA delegation to attend climate talks in Poland
The delegation includes Deputy Environmental Affairs Minister Barbara Thomson and Minister of Tourism Derek Hanekom.
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Bus carrying people with disabilities crashes in Poland, 1 dead
The bus was carrying 51 people when it overturned, landing on its side in a ditch near the town of Kazimierzow, local Polkowice county rescue services said on their Facebook page.
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Mick Jagger quips about Polish courts overhaul at Warsaw concert
The concert took place as new laws force into early retirement the head of Poland’s Supreme Court, Malgorzata Gersdorf, who is 65.
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FIFA fines Poland for 'political and offensive' World Cup banner
FIFA earlier this week also fined the Mexican Football Federation for what it called “discriminatory and insulting chants” by fans .
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Five Polish miners missing after quake hits coal mine
The rescue operation was earlier hampered by high levels of methane in the air reaching up to 58%.
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Four die in building collapse after explosion in Poland
The explosion on Sunday morning destroyed four of 18 apartments in the building, PAP said, quoting a local fire brigade representative.
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Four die in building collapse after explosion in Poland
The explosion on Sunday morning destroyed four of 18 apartments in the building, according to a report.
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Poland considers educating refugee children apart from public schools
The plan is consistent with policies outlined by the nationalist ruling party which has refused to accept a quota of refugees relocated from other European Union countries.
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Polish president signs Holocaust bill, triggers Israeli, US criticism
The United States, a close Nato ally of Poland, expressed disappointment at Duda’s decision.
