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Poland warns of ‘appropriate steps’ after Russia expels diplomat for supporting ‘illegal protests’ over jailing of Alexei Navalny

Poland’s Consulate in St. Petersburg where the Russian government has expelled a Polish diplomat for supporting ‘illegal protests’ over jailing of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny. Anatoly Maltsev/PAP/EPA

Poland’s Foreign Ministry has summoned Russia’s ambassador to Poland demanding that Russia withdraw its decision. Two other diplomats from Sweden and Germany are also reported to have been expelled for apparently attending the protests.

Media body asks PM to ensure journalists' safety during demonstrations

The head of Poland's National Media Council has asked the prime minister take urgent action to ensure the safety of journalists covering street protests as well protecting their editorial offices and equipment.

Abortion ban protests end on Friday midnight

Protesters against a near-total ban on abortion put into effect on Wednesday ended their third day of demonstrations in Warsaw in the night from Friday to Saturday.

Abortion demonstrators in Warsaw enter top court's grounds

Demonstrators forced their way onto the grounds of Poland’s Constitutional Tribunal on Thursday night during protests against the introduction of a near complete ban on abortion in the country.

Polish FM reacts to Russia's actions against peaceful demonstrations

Poland's foreign minister expressed his unease over the actions of the Russian state against participants in Saturday's peaceful protests held across Russia in support of oppositionist Alexei Navalny.

Gdańsk marks 50 years since brutal strike suppression

Armed militia confrontations with protestors led to the deaths of around 40 people, while over 1,000 people were injured.

Demonstrations held in Warsaw in support of arrested abortion protester

Several demonstrators and Polish opposition MPs blocked the entrance to the District Court of Warsaw in a protest on Thursday against the detention of a woman charged after protests over a controversial court ruling tightening abortion laws.

Tear gas against protesters unwarranted - Warsaw mayor

The mayor of Warsaw has criticised the police for using tear gas on mostly female demonstrators at a protest in the Polish capital against tightened abortion laws.

Women's Strike presents plan for Friday abortion protest

The Women's Strike movement has presented plans for a mass demonstration on Friday against a recent court ruling that could lead to a near-total ban on abortion.

Polish president criticises mass abortion protests

Polish President Andrzej Duda on Thursday criticised mass demonstrations that have been sweeping across Polish cities for a week now after the tightening of abortion laws by the country's Constitutional Tribunal.

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