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Daughter of Smolensk crash victim calls investigator 'a liar'

Nowacka made the accusation during an emotional debate in the Polish parliament over the report of the disaster on Wednesday. Marcin Obara/PAP

Barbara Nowacka, an MP and a daughter of a former minister killed in the 2010 presidential plane crash, has called the chief investigator behind a new report into the disaster “a liar” and accused him of falsifying documentation.

Nationwide protests after death of pregnant woman

On Saturday afternoon a protest under the slogan "Not a single one more" set out from the Constitutional Tribunal in Warsaw after the death of a 30-year-old woman due to pregnancy complications.

Opposition criticises publication of "pseudo-tribunal's" abortion ruling

Civic Coalition politicians used strong words in criticising plans to publish the Constitutional Tribunal's rationale behind its October 22, 2020 ruling which almost completely bans abortion in Poland.

Warsaw mayor concerned by use of gas by police

The mayor of Warsaw, has described the use of pepper spray by police on protestors at a recent abortion demonstration in the capital as “incomprehensible”.

France distinguishes opposition MP

Barbara Nowacka, social activist and MP for the opposition grouping Civic Coalition (KO), has been awarded the French National Order of Merit for her involvement in furthering social equality, women's rights and sex education.

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Life of richest Pole to have ever lived after he won 774 kilos of gold in a casino is explored in riveting new book

A high-living bon vivant, Karol Jaroszyński’s youth was characterised by wild spending and long nights in Europe’s most glamorous casinos. And then he literally broke the bank of Monte Carlo by winning 774 kilos of gold at the roulette table.

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Rzeszów scientists develop phone battery that charges in eight minutes and lasts 68 YEARS!

Produced by The Batteries, the new technology has already been dubbed “a game changer” by the industry press, with the firm hoping to begin large-scale production once work on their “pilot factory” is finished.

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