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Polish party wants crucifix in parliament removed [Nov 10, 2011] A new left-wing party in Poland demanded Wednesday the removal of a crucifix that hangs in parliament, a move seen by many citizens in the mainly Roman Catholic country as a provocative challenge to a cherished symbol. [via YahooNews] More >>

New Polish party demands removal of crucifix in parliament [Nov 09, 2011] WARSAW, Poland ? A new left-wing party in Poland has demanded the removal of a crucifix that hangs in parliament, a move seen by many citizens as a provocative challenge to a cherished symbol in the mainly Catholic country. The party, Palikot?s Movement, filed its request Wednesday with the new parliamentary speaker, Ewa Kopacz. It argues the crucifix violates a constitutional guarantee of a ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Polish Parliament Elects Former Health Minister As New Speaker [Nov 09, 2011] WARSAW, Nov 8 (Bernama) -- Former Polish Health Minister Ewa Kopacz was elected as the Speaker of the lower chamber of Poland's parliament (Sejm) of the seventh term during the first session on Tuesday. [via YahooNews] More >>

Polish Parliament Elects Former Health Minister As New Speaker [Nov 09, 2011] WARSAW, Nov 8 (Bernama) -- Former Polish Health Minister Ewa Kopacz was elected as the Speaker of the lower chamber of Poland's parliament (Sejm) of the seventh term during the first session on Tuesday. [via YahooNews] More >>

Poland: Transsexual woman and openly gay man take seats in new parliament in historic change [Nov 09, 2011] WARSAW, Poland ? A transsexual woman and an openly gay man took seats in Poland?s newly elected parliament Tuesday, historic firsts that reflect profound social change in this traditionally Roman Catholic country. Anna Grodzka, who was born a man but underwent a sex change, entered the assembly hall to warm greetings. Several men and women shook her hand, while one male lawmaker kissed her on ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Transsexual makes debut in Polish parliament [Nov 08, 2011] A transsexual woman and an openly gay man took seats in Poland's newly elected parliament Tuesday, historic firsts that reflect profound social change in this traditionally Roman Catholic country. [via YahooNews] More >>

Poland: Transsexual woman and openly gay man take seats in new parliament in historic change [Nov 08, 2011] WARSAW, Poland ? A transsexual woman and an openly gay man took seats in Poland?s newly elected parliament Tuesday, historic firsts that reflect profound social change in this traditionally Roman Catholic country. Anna Grodzka, who was born a man but underwent a sex change, entered the assembly hall to warm greetings. Several men and women shook her hand, while one male lawmaker kissed her on ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Transsexual makes debut in new Polish parliament [Nov 08, 2011] A transsexual woman and an openly gay man took seats in Poland's newly elected parliament Tuesday, historic firsts that reflect profound social change in this traditionally Roman Catholic country. [via YahooNews] More >>

Polish PM turns attention to forming a new government after historic reelection win [Oct 15, 2011] WARSAW, Poland ? Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk took his first steps toward building a new government Monday after his centrist ruling party became the country?s first ever to win re-election since the collapse of communism in 1989. Results of Sunday?s election show that his pro-European party can maintain a narrow majority in parliament with its small coalition partner ? a sign of deepening ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Poland Elections 2011: Prime Minister Donald Tusk Takes Home Victory [Oct 10, 2011] WARSAW, Poland ? Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk turned his attention to building a new government Monday after initial election results showed that his centrist, pro-European coalition government maintained a majority in parliament. [via YahooNews] More >>

Polish Prime Minister Tusk Begins Building New Government After Winning Election [Oct 10, 2011] Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk turned his attention to building a new government Monday after initial election results showed that his centrist, pro-European coalition government maintained a majority in parliament. [via YahooNews] More >>

Polish PM begins building new government after win [Oct 10, 2011] Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk turned his attention to building a new government Monday after initial election results showed that his centrist, pro-European coalition government maintained a majority in parliament. [via YahooNews] More >>

On the last day of the election campaign in Poland Tusk spoke about Russia [Oct 08, 2011] Before the election in both houses of Parliament of Poland there are only two days. 9 October from 7 am to 21.00 will open polling stations. Polish citizens will have to choose 460 deputies in the lower House of Parliament, the Seimas and 100 delegates to the upper House Senate. [via YahooNews] More >>

Lithuanian-Polish dialogue in Warsaw [Sep 28, 2011] THE EU STRAITJACKET: Lithuanian Prime Minister Andrius Kubilius (left) and Jerzy Buzek, president of the European Parliament and former Polish PM. Due to common commitments within the EU, relations between Lithuania and Poland remain good despite anti-Lithuanian propaganda launched by Polish chauvinists. [via YahooNews] More >>

Poland: Walesa son injured in motorcycle accident [Sep 06, 2011] WARSAW, Poland (AP) ? Jaroslaw Walesa, the son of former Polish President Lech Walesa and a member of the European Union parliament, was seriously injured in a motorcycle accident Friday, Polish media reported. [via YahooNews] More >>

Son of former Polish president Lech Walesa injured in motorcycle accident [Sep 05, 2011] WARSAW, Poland - Jaroslaw Walesa, the son of former Polish President Lech Walesa and a member of the European Union parliament, has been seriously injured in a motorcycle accident. [via YahooNews] More >>

Jaroslaw Walesa seriously injured in crash [Sep 03, 2011] WARSAW, Poland, Sept. 2 (UPI) -- Jaroslaw Walesa, a member of the European Union parliament, was seriously injured when his motorcycle collided with a sport utility vehicle, officials said. [via YahooNews] More >>

Son of former Polish president Lech Walesa injured in motorcycle accident [Sep 02, 2011] WARSAW, Poland - Jaroslaw Walesa, the son of former Polish President Lech Walesa and a member of the European Union parliament, has been seriously injured in a motorcycle accident. [via YahooNews] More >>

Poland: Walesa son injured in motorcycle accident [Sep 02, 2011] The Associated Press The Associated Press WARSAW, Poland Jaroslaw Walesa, the son of former Polish President Lech Walesa and a member of the European Union parliament, was seriously injured in a motorcycle accident Friday, Polish media reported. Citing firefighters and police, the news agency PAP said the 34-year-old was on his motorcycle when he collided with a small SUV in Stropkowo, central ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Son of former Polish president Lech Walesa injured in motorcycle accident [Sep 02, 2011] WARSAW, Poland - Jaroslaw Walesa, the son of former Polish President Lech Walesa and a member of the European Union parliament, was seriously injured in a motorcycle accident Friday, Polish media reported. [via YahooNews] More >>