Jan 28 Near-total abortion ban takes effect in Poland amid protests By Vanessa Gera, Associated Press A near-total ban on abortion has taken effect in Poland and triggered a new round of nationwide protests three months after a top court ruled that the abortion of congenitally damaged fetuses is unconstitutional. Continue reading
Dec 19 Watch 9:21 A major battle is brewing over abortion rights in Poland By Malcolm Brabant, Ivette Feliciano A major battle is underway over abortion rights in Poland. The country’s constitutional court, whose legitimacy has been questioned by some, has made it even harder for Polish women to get abortions. The move has been condemned by the European… Continue watching
Dec 09 Poles voice fears of ‘Polexit’ as government defies EU over budget By Vanessa Gera, Associated Press Critics fear the combative tone of Polish leaders could create a dangerous momentum, which if not stopped, could lead the nation to the exit door. Continue reading
Nov 19 Polish police criticized for using tear gas on protesters By Vanesa Gera, Associated Press The tear gas was used Wednesday night during the latest in a string of women-led protests against a top court ruling restricting abortion. Continue reading
Nov 03 Poland delays implementing abortion ruling amid protests By Monika Scislowska, Associated Press WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland’s right-wing government is delaying the publication and implementation of a high court ruling that tightens the abortion law and that has triggered almost two weeks of nationwide protests. A government official said Tuesday that the… Continue reading
Nov 02 Polish protest leader says demonstrations against strict abortion law will continue despite prime minister’s appeal By Associated Press Poland's prime minister appealed for talks shortly before new round of nationwide protests began Monday. Speaking before the invitation for talks, leader of the "Women's Strike" rights organization, said the court ruling must be withdrawn. Continue reading
Oct 30 Watch 5:08 News Wrap: Deadly earthquake rattles Turkey, Greece In our news wrap Friday, an earthquake rattled parts of Turkey and Greece, killing at least 19 people and injuring more than 700. The tremor knocked down buildings and triggered a small tsunami. Also, an investigation into Australia’s devastating wildfire… Continue watching
Oct 29 Polish prime minister calls for stop to mass protests, citing pandemic By Monika Scislowska, Associated Press Poland's prime minister has appealed for a stop to a week of angry protests against a high court ruling that tightens already strict abortion laws, amid a huge spike in the country's coronavirus infections. Continue reading
Oct 29 Central Europe sounds alarm facing a shortages of medics as virus surges By Karel Janicek, Vanessa Gera, Associated Press With coronavirus cases surging in many central European countries, soldiers, firefighters, students and retired doctors are being asked to help shore up buckling health care systems. Continue reading
Oct 28 Watch 5:20 News Wrap: Mass protests in Poland against restrictive abortion ruling In our news wrap Wednesday, demonstrators in Poland gathered for a seventh straight day over a court ruling that banned abortions of fetuses, even ones with severe abnormalities. The nationwide strike is a rare show of opposition in a country… Continue watching