On whatever side they stand, many voters say they yearn for a more united nation. But after a brutal campaign, divisions — between left and right, urban and rural, young and old — remain stark.
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Polish Bishop Resigns After Reports of Priest Holding Orgy
A priest in the bishop’s diocese was accused of holding a sex party in his church apartment that involved a male prostitute who lost consciousness.
Man in Poland Posed as Mannequin to Steal Jewelry
A 22-year-old man in Warsaw posed motionless, carrying a shopping bag, beside mannequins in a storefront window, the police said. Security officials caught him.
Israel-Hamas War Adds to Surge in Global Weapons Sales
Israel’s conflict with Hamas, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the rise of China have brought a boom for weapons makers and a chance for Washington to build closer military ties to other countries.
Poland’s Governing Party Looks Set to Be Ousted
An expected liberal coalition would probably reverse deeply conservative policies at home and diminish Poland’s role abroad as a beacon for right-wing groups.
With Opposition Gains, Poland Looks to Unwind an ‘Illiberal Democracy’
With all of the votes counted, liberal parties have probably won by enough to assemble a new coalition. The governing party can still form its own, but the prospects look dim.
Poland Election: Centrists Poised to Oust Law and Justice Party
The election, seen as one of the most significant in decades, was cast as a choice between the defense of Polish sovereignty and liberal values.
Growing Wariness of Aid to Ukraine Hangs Over Polish Election
Last year, Poland was one of Ukraine’s staunchest supporters. But pressure from the right to focus more on domestic problems is pushing that support to the center stage of Sunday’s election.
Poland’s Ruling Party Uses Germany as Boogeyman as Tough Election Looms
Poland’s Law and Justice party is using Germany as a punching bag to rally its base for the election on Oct. 15, a tactic driven by the country’s de facto leader, Jaroslaw Kaczynski.
Slovakia Appears Set to Join the Putin Sympathizers After Election
The front-runner in the parliamentary vote has pledged “not to send a single cartridge” to neighboring Ukraine, a sign of the flagging European support for a victim of Russian aggression.