Poland lawmakers back EU-sought liberalized wind energy law

Poland’s lawmakers agreed to relax the rules for installing onshore wind turbines, a move encouraged by the European Union to promote renewable energy in the coal-reliant country. Members of the Sejm, the lower house of Poland’s parliament, voted 231-209 with two abstentions

Belarus passes law to execute officials convicted of treason

Belarus’ authoritarian president on Thursday signed a bill introducing capital punishment for state officials and military personnel convicted of high treason. The amendments to the country’s criminal code endorsed by President Alexander Lukashenko envisage death sentences for officials and servicemen who caused