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Jourova says whoever polluted Odra must pay

On Thursday, Jourova told the European Parliament's debate on the disaster in the River Odra that after its causes are determined those who are responsible will have to pay. MARTIN DIVISEK/PAP/EPA

European Commission Vice-President Vera Jourova has said that those responsible for the ecological disaster in the River Odra will have to pay.

Duda says Odra crisis likely caused by human activity and nature

Andrzej Duda, the Polish president, has said the environmental disaster on the River Odra which killed thousands of fish was probably the result of both an act of nature and human activity.

PM says situation on the River Odra was caused naturally

The Polish prime minister has said the environmental disaster on the River Odra that resulted in the death of thousands of fish was an act of nature.

Over 200 tonnes of dead fish hauled out of polluted Polish river

More than 200 tonnes of dead fish have been removed from Poland's second longest river since the River Odra's pollution issue first came to light in late July.

Dead fish from Odra disposed of

A total of 134 tonnes of dead fish, recovered from the River Odra, have already been disposed of, the Zachodniopomorskie provincial governor has said.

German satellite photos confirm algal bloom in Odra

Through the use of satellite images, German scientists have confirmed a massive algal bloom in the River Odra, in which an unknown pollutant has led to mass deaths of fish, the RND website reported on Monday.

No excessive concentration of toxins in tested dead fish

Tests on dead fish from the River Odra show no signs of increased levels of dangerous chemicals, the head of the state veterinary institute has told PAP.

Polish climate minister warns against fake news spread in Germany

The Polish climate minister has denied reports on the alleged high concentration of pesticides and herbicides in the River Odra, which spread in Germany, and has described them as "an unjustified attack against Polish agriculture."

No evidence of illegal discharges into Odra says minister

Inspections have not found any evidence of toxic waste discharges into the River Odra where masses of dead fish have been found, the climate and environment minister has said.

Government may have something to hide over Odra disaster, claims Tusk

Donald Tusk, leader of Poland’s main opposition party and a former prime minister, has accused the government of having something “to hide” over the River Odra pollution disaster.

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