Poland’s oldest operating electric train, 63-year-old “Granny”, returns to the tracks after a refurb
The train has been in operation since 1963.
Poland to begin using sewage water to cool power plants
The measures are intended to reduce the use of fresh water and make the power system more resilient to increasingly regular droughts.
Prime minister’s “right-hand man” elected as Polish constitutional court judge
Maciej Berek was chosen despite a rebellion from some members of the ruling coalition.
Poland offers businesses seats on presidential plane for foreign visits
The presidential chancellery is already accepting applications for firms to join Karol Nawrocki's visit to New York this month.
Poland summons Russian ambassador in show of solidarity with Germany
"[We] expressed our strong condemnation of state terrorism perpetrated by Russia," said Poland's foreign minister.
Poland moves to allow local communities to ban short-term rentals
The growth of such accommodation has prompted a backlash in Poland.
NfP podcast: How small towns became a testing ground for Poland’s far right
Alicja Ptak and Daniel Tilles We discuss our new study of how four contentious issues have played out in 19 small Polish towns.
Polish drone plant fire “undoubtedly” arson and likely ordered by Russia, says Tusk
""This is a continuation of Russia's escalatory actions throughout the region," said the prime minister.
Polish court orders Catholic diocese to compensate child sex abuse victim and priest to apologise
It is one of the largest compensation orders ever issued against Poland's Catholic church.
Poland grants Ukraine permission to search for remains of Ukrainians massacred by Polish partisans
The decision marks the latest step towards reconciliation over a difficult shared history.
Poles eating more meat but drinking less alcohol
The average person in Poland ate 82 kilograms of meat in 2025, which was 7.5% more than a year earlier.
Poland investigates potential “foreign intelligence” involvement in fire at drone plant
The fire broke out at a facility belonging to WB Electronics, Europe's largest drone maker.
Fundraiser for baby orphaned by speeding driver in Polish city reaches 1 million zloty
The accident has brought anger and calls for action from residents and local politicians.
Polish student accused of planning Islamist terrorist attack on Christmas market to stand trial
The 20-year-old was a first year at the Catholic University of Lublin but reportedly became "infatuated with Islam".
Polish WWII massacre victims reburied in Ukraine at ceremony attended by officials from both countries
The 55 victims, half of whom were children, were among around 100,000 killed by Ukrainian nationalists.
Poland is terrible at promoting itself – but has never had better press
Daniel Tilles Politicians should let Poland’s achievements speak for themselves, and support those already telling its story.
Polish government sets out draft 2027 budget with deficit remaining at 7.1% of GDP
Defence, healthcare and the energy transition are among the spending priorities.
Polish “vampire” burial sheds light on 17th-century efforts to keep the dead in their graves
The remains of a teenage girl were found with a padlock fastened to her toe and a sickle placed across her neck.
Polish president’s office criticises government for rejecting hosting of allied nuclear weapons
Poland has been in talks over joining the US-led NATO nuclear sharing programme.
Kraków withdraws fireworks ban after negative court ruling
The city argued the ban would improve safety for people and animals, but the provincial governor questioned its legality.
Polish Olympic Committee chief detained over links to collapsed crypto firm
Radosław Piesiewicz has denied reports he received a €40,000 watch from the head of the crypto firm.
Poland asks EU to fine Meta €250m over scam Facebook ads
It follows a campaign by billionaire Rafał Brzoska over scam adverts that exploit fake images of him and other prominent Polish public figures.
US provides equipment and training to protect Polish border from migratory pressures
"Stronger border security strengthens our shared security," declared the US embassy.
Polish prosecutors investigate crypto firm’s links to conservative opposition politicians and organisations
Those named include former justice minister Zbigniew Ziobro, broadcaster Republika, and the Polish version of CPAC.
Polish far-right leader charged with Holocaust denial for calling Auschwitz gas chambers “fake”
Denying Nazi crimes is a criminal offence in Poland that carries a prison sentence of up to three years.
Poland’s Mesko signs €1.9bn deal to supply Piorun air-defence systems to four NATO countries
It is the largest ever order for Pioruns, which have been in demand since proving their worth in Ukraine.
Regulation on recognising foreign same-sex marriages comes into force in Poland
The decision came in response to an EU ruling requiring Poland to recognise such unions.
Ukraine to establish new national pantheon as Poland warns against honouring massacre figures
President Zelensky reiterated that "only Ukrainians will decide who is a hero to us".
Rising US sprint star Sam Blaskowski seeks to switch allegiance to Poland
His personal-best 100 metres sprint time is more than a tenth of a second faster than the current Polish national record.
How will the Law and Justice split affect Polish politics?
Aleks Szczerbiak The biggest-ever split within PiS is a serious self-inflicted wound, complicating the right’s path back to power.
Polish NGOs urge PM’s “right-hand man” to withdraw constitutional court candidacy
They warn that Maciej Berek's political ties could undermine efforts to restore public trust in the court.
Poland summons Israeli ambassador over discontinued investigation into killing of Gaza aid workers
Among those killed in the strikes was a Polish aid worker, Damian Soból.
New official tasked with promoting Poland criticised over error-strewn, potentially AI-generated report
The document mislocated major Polish cities and included bizarre language mixing Polish and English.
Poland tests 250 km/h train speeds for planned cuts to intercity journey times
Regular passenger trains are expected to reach such speeds in late 2027.
Polish government proposes middle-class tax cuts funded by increased rates for wealthiest
The changes would lower taxes for an estimated 3.5 million people with around or slightly above average earnings.
Poland launches tourism campaign featuring Lewandowski, Eisenberg and Rubik
The initiative is operating under the slogan "Poland. More than you expected".
Warsaw Uprising veteran and activist Wanda Traczyk-Stawska dies aged 99
In her later years, Traczyk-Stawska became a vocal advocate for the rights of women and disabled people.
Poland “99% sure” fugitive opposition politician is in pro-Russian breakaway region of Moldova
Marcin Romanowski's whereabouts have been unknown since he fled Hungary, where he previously held asylum.
FedEx-led €7.8bn takeover of Polish delivery giant InPost wins EU approval
InPost has expanded rapidly in recent years through its pioneering use of parcel lockers.
Twelve killed as Polish coach crashes in Hungary
The bus was carrying Catholic pilgrims back to Poland.
Europe’s biggest Virgin Mary statue – taller than Rio’s Christ the Redeemer – unveiled in Polish village
The monument, which towers over the rural landscape at 55.6 metres tall, was funded by a wealthy local couple.
Polish opposition expels 40 lawmakers who formed breakaway caucus led by ex-PM Morawiecki
The decision formalises a split that began last month.
Poland seeks to boost investment with new tax-free personal accounts
Up to 100,000 zloty (€23,200) can be invested tax free.
Polish PM confirms he wants his “right-hand man” to be made constitutional court judge
The move has generated controversy given the government's pledge to "depoliticise" the court.
Poland reintroduces VAT cut and daily price caps to lower fuel costs for drivers
Prices should fall by around 1 zloty per litre while the measures are in place between 17 August and 31 August, says Prime Minister Tusk.
Poland says it foiled Russian plot to “execute” US-Ukrainian citizen in Warsaw
The assassin was working on behalf of the Russian intelligence services, says Prime Minister Donald Tusk.
Polish household assets hit record 4 trillion zloty amid fastest growth in years
Three decades of strong economic growth and rising wages have helped drive household wealth higher.
Poland hit by theft of 19 million patients’ data from medical platform
it is "one of the largest incidents in Poland's history", says the digital affairs minister.
Fugitive Polish opposition politician reportedly in pro-Russian Moldovan breakaway region
Marcin Romanowski's whereabouts have been unknown since he fled Hungary, where he previously had political asylum.
Poland complains to Starlink over exclusion from European roaming zone
Elon Musk's company cannot "treat Poles worse than other Europeans", says a government minister.
Negative views of Polish-Ukrainian relations reach highest level on record in Poland
Meanwhile, the proportion who believe that reconciliation is possible has fallen to the lowest level on record.
Poland unveils first warship under major naval modernisation programme
"Poland is becoming a maritime power in the Baltic Sea," declared Prime Minister Donald Tusk.
Negative views of Poland’s justice system have grown under Tusk government, finds state pollster
Sixty-one percent of Poles now negatively perceive the justice system.
Indians and Colombians now third and fourth largest groups of foreign workers in Poland
Ukrainians remain by far the largest immigrant group, followed by Belarusians
Mother bear and cubs spotted on busy hiking trail in Poland
A national park official says the mother could deliberately be staying near humans to protect her cubs from male bears.
Kaczyński appeals to President Nawrocki to unify Poland’s right-wing opposition ahead of elections
Many see Nawrocki as a potential figurehead who could bring together a divided right.
Protests against anti-Ukrainian violence held in 25 Polish cities
Police data show that reported hate crimes against Ukrainians in Poland are up 30% this year.
Remains of Poles massacred by Ukrainian nationalists in WWII exhumed in Ukraine
Around half of the remains belonged to children, and most show signs of brutal deaths, including skulls pierced with farming tools.
Polish state energy giant Orlen posts record half-year profit amid Middle East turmoil
Orlen has also this year seen its highest ever proportion of revenue from foreign markets.
New Polish opposition group proposes paying parents “salary” to encourage more births
The idea is part of a package of proposals to tackle Poland's dire demographic situation proposed by the new Development Plus group.
Polish opposition calls for deportation of Ukrainian conscription-age men not working legally
The proposal was criticised by the government, which called it "absurd" and "disgusting".
Candidate to lead Polish state history institute rejected in rare clash between houses of parliament
The Institute of National Remembrance has been leaderless since its previous head, Karol Nawrocki, become president.
Poland invokes emergency grid capacity powers for second time in three days amid heatwave
Before this summer, it had only done so twice in eight years.
Polish top court confirms withholding funds from opposition PiS party over campaign finance irregularities
The decision was welcomed by Prime Minister Donald Tusk, who said there will be "no money for grifters".
Polish prosecutors end 10-year treason investigation into Tusk over Smolensk air disaster
They found that government officials acted in Poland's interests when cooperating with Russia after the crash.
Poland calls for EU to deny residence to migrants who enter illegally
It pointed to its own experience of dealing with "weaponised" migration from Belarus.
Unexploded WWII ordnance discovered under busy Warsaw street
The discovery led to part of the city centre being shut down.
Russia condemns Poland’s “sacrilegious” demolition of Soviet monument
Poland's Institute of National Remembrance says the monument was a "Soviet propaganda object" that had to be removed.
Poland’s WIG20 stock market index hits record high
It has been Europe's best-performing major blue-chip index so far this year.
Morawiecki confirms breakaway Polish opposition group will form new party
But he categorically ruled out ever cooperating with Prime Minister Donald Tusk.
Pole becomes first person to swim 160km Baltic Sea route between Sweden and Poland
Bartłomiej Kubkowski managed the crossing at his fifth attempt, raising hundreds of thousands for charity.
Canadian company launches €7.5 billion bid for Polish convenience store chain Żabka
The convenience store operator Alimentation Couche-Tard has already secured majority shareholder support.
The split in Poland’s opposition could help them unseat Tusk’s government [Opinion]
Daniel Tilles It may help broaden the opposition's appeal by offering voters a more moderate, centre-right option.
Poland bans use of smartphones by children in primary schools and kindergartens
President Karol Nawrocki signed the bill into law after it received near-unanimous support in parliament.
Russian missile that crashed in Poland carried “significant amount” of explosive material
The missile travelled about 100 km over Polish territory after entering from Ukraine.
Poland to deport foreigner who performed Nazi salute at Auschwitz Museum
The 34-year-old Colombian citizen was charged with promoting Nazism.
Poland appoints new official to promote country’s brand internationally
The government says that existing efforts to promote Poland abroad are fragmented and lack a single coherent strategy.
PM Tusk says Russian Kh-101 missile likely crashed in eastern Poland
According to Ukraine, the object that entered Polish airspace was a Russian Kh-101 cruise missile.
Record number of Poles opposed to Ukraine’s EU membership
Support for Ukraine’s accession remains a majority view but has dropped from 90% after Russia’s 2022 invasion.
Newly sworn-in judge of Poland’s constitutional court stages boycott over blocked colleagues
Sławomir Patyra says taking part in court proceedings would violate his constitutional oath.
Former Polish PM Morawiecki forms parliamentary caucus rival to PiS, deepening opposition split
Mateusz Morawiecki's allies create new Sejm group while insisting they remain members of the Law and Justice party.
Polish court finds regulation allowing foreign same-sex marriage registration unconstitutional
The government says it will ignore the ruling and foreign marriage certificates will continue to be transcribed.
Residents oppose move to add Polish village to list of protected monuments
Ostaszów was established by Nazi Germany in 1936 as an agricultural settlement.
Poland enters race to host EU-backed AI gigafactory
It is bidding to host one of seven planned AI facilities which could attract more than 10 billion zloty in investment.
Poland asks US to extradite former minister Ziobro over criminal charges
The former minister of justice is accused of offences including leading an organised criminal group.
UNESCO adds Poland’s modernist port city of Gdynia to World Heritage List
Gdynia is this year celebrating a century since it was granted city rights.
Polish president obstructs windfall tax on fuel firms’ excess profits, prompting government criticism
The move blocks a revenue stream meant to offset the cost of measures taken to curb rising fuel prices amid the war in Iran.
Poland identifies remains of legendary anti-communist resistance fighter
Mieczysław Dziemieszkiewicz, codenamed "Rój", led a unit that fought the communists for years after the end of WWII.
Three quarters of Poles support cooperation with Ukraine against Russia despite historical dispute
However, a majority also support the decision to strip President Zelensky of Poland's highest honour.
Poland bans chaining of dogs and cats
President Nawrocki vetoed an earlier version of the bill but has now signed a revised version into law.
Police and park rangers step up joint patrols in Poland’s Tatras after series of tourist offences
Authorities in the national park remind visitors that bathing in lakes and other transgressions can damage the fragile ecosystem.
Polish opposition PiS party set to split, with over 30 MPs being expelled
A group centred around former Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki refused to sign a pledge of loyalty demanded by the party.
Polish president renews bid for referendum on EU climate policy
Nawrocki's first referendum request was rejected by the Senate, but he has now proposed a new question.
Poland appoints new human rights commissioner
The opposition argued that Sylwia Gregorczyk-Abram's ties to the current ruling coalition make her unsuitable for the non-partisan role.
President to swear in new judge to Poland’s disputed constitutional court
President Nawrocki, however, continues to refuse to swear in four other judges chosen by parliament.
Germany deploys soldiers to Poland to help reinforce eastern borders
"United, we will prevail," wrote the General Staff of the Polish Armed Forces.
Poland launches first of 11 planned “community forests” around major cities
The plans aim to give residents a place for recreation and contact with nature while also reducing logging.
Poland joins EU satellite project developing European alternative to Starlink
Warsaw has committed €656 million to the IRIS² programme.
Archaeologists uncover synagogue in Warsaw Jewish cemetery destroyed by Germans in WWII
The cemetery served what was, until the Holocaust, the second-largest Jewish population of any city in the world.
Kraków launches €43m “pre-design” tender for planned metro system
City officials hailed a major milestone in plans for what would be only Poland’s second metro system.
Attempted illegal border crossings from Belarus to Poland down over 98% this year
In the first half of 2025, there were 15,500 attempted illegal crossings; this year the figure fell to 235.
Poland welcomes Zelensky’s five-point plan for resolving dispute over WWII massacres
Ukraine has pledged to open historical archives and allow more exhumations of take place.
Reported hate crimes against Ukrainians in Poland up 30% this year
The figures come following a number of recent high-profile cases of verbal and physical attacks against Ukrainians.
President vetoes legal rights for same-sex couples in Poland
Karol Nawrocki argued that such a move would threaten the institution of marriage, which is enshrined in the constitution.
Ukrainian teen indicted by Poland for working on behalf of Russia to stir historical tensions
The 18-year-old allegedly painting dozens of inscriptions glorying the UPA, which led the slaughter of Poles during WWII.
Volkswagen hires 100 sheep to cut grass at Polish solar farm as experiment in agrivoltaics
The project, being run in collaboration with a local university, will also contribute to research on agrivoltaics.
Senior official under former Polish government detained over media campaign that attacked judges
Authorities allege at least 8.4 million zloty was misused on the controversial campaign.
Poland begins construction of €2.3bn deepwater port on Baltic coast
The terminal is planned to serve not only Poland but also eastern Germany and the landlocked Czech Republic, Slovakia, Austria and Hungary.
Tusk: Poland will host international military exercises to prepare for Ukraine security guarantees
Prime Minister Donald Tusk also declared Poland's willingness to permanently host more troops from allied countries.
Poland uses DNA testing to identify victims of WWII Ukrainian massacres for first time
"After more than 80 years, families are receiving the answer they have awaited for generations," says Poland's culture minister.
Ukraine calls for Polish politicians to “stop inciting hate” after Ukrainian girls abused on bus
Police have identified and detained a man who was filmed hurling xenophobic obscenities at two young Ukrainians.
Researchers seek to solve mystery of Poland’s “Crooked Forest” before the trees die out
The reason why the pine trees have such dramatic C-shaped curves at the bottom of their trunks remains unknown.
Warsaw to host new European Space Agency security centre
The facility will be the ESA's first outside its 11 founding member states and first on the EU's eastern flank.
Poland marks anniversary of WWII massacres by Ukrainians amid diplomatic dispute with Kyiv
Around 100,000 Poles are estimated to have been killed during the Volhynia massacres.
Polish air-traffic agency funds frozen as Pfizer enforces €1.3bn ruling for Poland’s unpaid Covid vaccines
The prime minister says the government will ensure the agency receives funds to continue operations and ensure air-traffic safety.
Polish soldiers now able to collect uniforms from parcel lockers
The scheme is being rolled out by the armed forces, with private delivery giant InPost responsible for deliveries.
Poland’s first offshore wind farm begins generating power
The government hopes to produce a fifth of Poland's electricity from offshore wind by 2040 as it moves away from coal towards renewables and nuclear.
Poland marks 85th anniversary of WWII Jedwabne pogrom of Jews amid far-right protests
Hundreds of Jews were killed by their Polish neighbours under the watch of the Nazi-German occupiers.
Polish far-right activists – one a suspected Russian spy – charged over confrontation with Ukrainian
A recording of the incident went viral on social media this week.
Warsaw’s clean transport zone shows early signs of improving air quality
NO2 concentrations fell by 18% inside the zone over two years, compared with a 5% decline outside.