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.
Russian couple jailed in Poland for espionage and sending parcel bomb
The pair had refugee status in Poland but spied on Russian opposition activists.
Polish government unveils hospital reforms amid scandal over doctors’ pay and “VIP lounge”
The announcement comes amid a stream of media reports regarding alleged improprieties in the public healthcare system.
European Parliament criticises Zelensky for naming military unit after group that massacred Poles in WWII
Ukraine's decision was "not in line with European values", said the EP.
Polish and Ukrainian presidents meet for first time since start of diplomatic crisis
It is important to "remain in dialogue" given that Poland and Ukraine "share a common enemy in Russia", says Karol Nawrocki.
Poland to become first European producer of US Barracuda cruise missiles
The deal will "transform the continent's defence industry", claims the American supplier, Anduril Industries.
Poland confirms transfer of Patriot missiles to Ukraine and releases list of all donations since 2022
The opposition has criticised the government for giving the missiles to Ukraine.
Protest against Islamic centre in Kraków as city condemns “artificial fueling of fears”
Nationalist groups have led a campaign against what they call an "illegal mosque".
Dozens of Polish place names changed on Google Maps to offensive alternatives
Despite earlier reports speculating Russian hacking, the digital affairs ministry says it was probably "kids messing around".
Russia publishes files on WWII Ukrainian massacre of Poles amid dispute between Kyiv and Warsaw
The release is an "attempt to undermine Ukrainian-Polish relations", says Ukraine's Centre for Countering Disinformation.
Iranian-born German citizen indicted in Poland for Holocaust denial during Auschwitz tour
If found guilty of denying Nazi crimes, he could face up to three years in prison.
Ukraine proposes “anti-crisis package” to resolve dispute with Poland
Poland has welcomed the "de-escalation" but made clear it still expects concrete action from Ukraine.
Foreigners now account for 15% of Warsaw’s population
Among major Polish cities, Wrocław had the highest proportion of foreign residents, at 19.5%.
Man charged in Poland with insulting president with Shrek meme
The crime carries a potential prison sentence of up to three years.
Hungary revokes refugee status of fugitive Polish ex justice minister
Poland will now ask the United States whether Zbigniew Ziobro is allowed to remain on US territory without valid travel documents.
Poland charges two men with spying for Belarus
The suspects allegedly recorded members of the Belarusian minority in Poland and sent the material to Minsk.
Polish billionaire seeks to build 14 small modular nuclear reactors in UK
The £35 billion could eventually meet 11% of the UK's power demand, says Synthos Green Energy.
Court upholds request to detain Polish ex justice minister, paving way for US extradition application
Zbigniew Ziobro, who faces 26 criminal charges in Poland, fled to the US in May.
Fuel prices jump in Poland as final government crisis measures end
Some places saw prices rise by as much as 14%.
Fact-check: did Polish deputy PM say Warsaw would block Ukraine’s EU entry?
Alicja Ptak While widely quoted as saying "With Bandera, Ukraine will not enter the EU", he never spoke those words.
Polish prosecutors launch investigation into Supreme Court chief justice
Zbigniew Kapiński claims that the move is part of a "coordinated political action" against him.
Ukrainian and Polish bishops jointly appeal for reconciliation and forgiveness amid historical dispute
They appealed for Poles and Ukrainians "not [to] remain enslaved by their sad memories of the past".
Why does the Polish People’s Party matter so much?
Aleks Szczerbiak PSL's parliamentary survival is on a knife edge, but could determine the result of the next election.
Polish football star Lewandowski joins Chicago Fire
"We have signed [a] global soccer icon," declared his new team.
Major battery materials plant in Poland to go ahead after Canadian firm buys project rights
The project's previous owner, US firm Ascend Elements, filed for bankruptcy earlier this year.
Poland breaks up Russian operation paying Ukrainian refugees to hold protests
Nine Ukrainians and two Belarusians suspected of involvement have been detained and deported.
Poland signs €4.5 billion deal to buy three submarines from Sweden
"Relations between Poland and Sweden are the best they've ever been," says the Swedish prime minister.
Black gold vs the Green Deal? PiS launched an energy revolution but is now ashamed of it
Bartłomiej Orzeł The energy transition offers an opportunity for the right-wing opposition - but one they risk wasting.
“No one will dictate which heroes we honour,” declares Zelensky amid dispute with Poland
His comments have been criticised by figures from across Poland's political spectrum.
Poland records highest ever temperature as European heatwave moves east
A figure of 40.5°C (104.9°F) was recorded in the town of Słubice on Sunday afternoon.
Russia planning “provocations using Polish symbols” to stir tensions between Poland and Ukraine, warns Kyiv
Ukraine's Centre for Countering Disinformation says Russia's foreign military intelligence agency has been tasked with the operation.
Polish food and beverage giant Maspex buys leading Ukrainian drinks firm Karpatski Mineralni Vody
"The Ukrainian market is large and has great potential," says Maspex's CEO.
Over a third of households in Poland now consist of one person amid demographic change
Meanwhile, only a quarter of households now contain children.
Poland to build third LNG terminal in bid to become regional gas hub
"We are building a new security architecture for Europe," says Poland's energy minister.
New Hungarian PM Magyar “relaunches” Visegrád Group with Poland, Slovak and Czech Republic
A revived "V4 will be one of the greatest powers", declared Poland's Donald Tusk.
Why Poland’s labour market is not as bad as it looks
Alicja Ptak The official unemployment rate has been rising, but that does not tell the whole story.
Poland must not repeat mistakes of West by using migration to solve demographic crisis, says president
Karol Nawrocki instead called for efforts to "promote the idea that family is the most important thing".
Negative views of US and Trump continue to rise in Poland, finds international Pew study
Only 29% of Poles say they have confidence in Trump, down from 75% for Biden.
Zelensky set to skip Ukraine Recovery Conference in Poland amid diplomatic dispute
The decision comes shortly after Zelensky was stripped of Poland's highest honour.
Largest ever sex abuse compensation case against Poland’s Catholic church begins
Janusz Szymik, who says he was raped hundreds of times by a priest in the 1980s, is seeking 20 million zloty from the archdiocese of Kraków.
Poland and Ukraine’s historical dispute: how did we get here and where do we go now?
Daniel Tilles A long-simmering dispute has finally boiled over, and will have serious consequences.
Poland introduces new law against SLAPP lawsuits aimed at silencing critics
"The courts will no longer be a tool for intimidating citizens," says the justice ministry.
Conflict between Polish and Ukrainian presidents a “strategic mistake”, warns Tusk
The Polish prime minister said that he is now trying to "minimise the losses" caused by the diplomatic spat.
Polish president decides to strip Zelensky of honour for naming unit after group that massacred Poles
Ukraine's foreign minister called it "reckless" and a "strategic mistake" that would "only benefit Moscow".
French nationalist leader Bardella visits Poland to meet president, opposition and observe Belarus border
"Poland is today an indispensable country for building the new European architecture," said Bardella.
Detectorist finds 2,700-year-old Bronze Age sword in Poland
The well-preserved weapon dates to around 900-700 BCE.
Poland rises to highest-ever level in EU household prosperity index, passing four member states
Poland's level of actual individual consumption is now 88% of the EU average.
What will Poland’s recognition of foreign same-sex marriages mean in practice? Five expert views
Maria Kędzior It may take years to establish what rights are granted to such couples.
Poland to equip 12,000 schools with AI labs
Ot will spend 1.9 billion zloty to provide laptops, AI software and interactive displays, among other equipment.
Poland invests $11m in ElevenLabs to develop Polish AI hub
The firm, which specialises in AI-powered voice-generation tools, is now headquartered in New York but was founded by two Poles.
Poland detains suspect in murder of Russian dissident, saying evidence points to “political assassination”
A 36-year-old man using a Georgian passport was detained near Warsaw.
Poland and Germany sign defence cooperation agreement
The two neighbours and NATO allies will increase cooperation in military mobility, logistics infrastructure, maritime security and cybersecurity.
Germany returns artefacts looted in WWII to Poland
The items include a medieval manuscript and a ring that once belonged to a 16th-century Polish king.
Polish government approves windfall tax on fuel firms’ excess profits
The government expects the one-off levy to generate €940 million.
German police break up Polish nationalist procession to WWII memorial site
Robert Bąkiewicz and his supporters - including senior figures from Poland's opposition PiS party - have accused the police of brutality.
Poland confirms identity of murdered Russian dissident and detains two suspects
Semyon Skrepetsky was shot five times near his home in eastern Poland.
Poland launches legal bid to reclaim Russian consulate as Moscow threatens “painful” consequences
Moscow has refused to hand over the building after Poland ordered the consulate to close last year.
Russian man shot dead in Poland reportedly a Putin critic
The reported victim, Semyon Skrepetsky, was an artist whose work ridiculed Putin.
Video captures wolves attacking bison in Poland for first time
Poland is home to the world's largest population of European bison, while wolf numbers have also been increasing.
Eleventh-century sword found in Polish river
Experts have dated the item to around the time when the Piasts, Poland's first ruling dynasty, were present in the same region.
Doctor charged in Poland after 34 human foetuses found buried at her former property
It is believed that the woman conducted medical tests on the foetuses at her home.
Polish far-right figures celebrate Russia Day at Russian embassy
They praised Russia's "path of development", blamed "globalist forces" for the war in Ukraine, and called for a "normalisation" of Polish-Russian relations.
Poland records biggest rise in Global Peace Index
Poland’s rise was driven mainly by stronger ties with its neighbours.
Poland’s public debt passes EU’s 60% of GDP limit for first time
Poland is already under the EU’s excessive deficit procedure due to its deficit exceeding the 3% threshold.
Nawrocki issues record 37th veto – more than any other president in Polish history
In just 10 months since taking office, Nawrocki has overtaken the 35 vetoes issued by Aleksander Kwaśniewski in his 10 years as president.
Polish parliament approves bill banning streaming of illegal, abusive and degrading acts
The legislation is intended to clamp down on what is known in Poland as patostreaming (a portmanteau of "pathological" and "streaming").
German parliament debates relations with “equal partner” Poland
Politicians from all parties hailed Poland's growing importance as a partner - and some even held it up as a "model" to follow.
Polish sports drinks firm Oshee expands partnership with Spanish football league
The agreement will include promoting Oshee in Spain itself, where the company - which already operates in over 50 markets - is planning to begin selling its products.
Prosecutors name Moroccan migrant suspected of killing Polish soldier in border attack
The 2024 death of Mateusz Sitek caused outrage in Poland and prompted the government to further toughen border security measures.
Number of foreign workers in Poland rises 7.2% to 1.14 million
The nationalities that saw the largest rise in numbers were Colombians (21.3%) and Indians (9.1%).
Poland seizes over a tonne of heroin in major port bust
It is one of Poland's largest anti-drug operations in recent years.
Russia waging “full-scale cognitive war against us”, warns Poland’s foreign minister
Radosław Sikorski also said that there is a "Russian fifth column" operating in Poland.
End to tradition of free ice cream for top pupils in Polish town sparks political controversy
An ice-cream parlour decided to stop rewarding children for good grades after an intervention from the commissioner for children's rights.
Poland formally requests new permanent US military base
The announcement follows President Donald Trump's pledge to send additional American troops to Poland.
Ukraine seeks dialogue with Poland over naming of military unit after group responsible for massacres
There was "absolutely no anti-Polish intent", says Ukrainian foreign minister Andrii Sybiha.
Polish government approves primary school phone ban and stronger porn age checks
Mobile phones and smartwatches would be prohibited during the entire school day, including breaks.
Macron thanks Poland’s InPost for new €500m investment in France
InPost already operates over 9,000 parcel lockers in France through its subsidiary Mondial Relay, which it acquired in 2021.
Poland celebrates 15,000 IVF births since restoring state funding two years ago
Immediately after coming to power, the current government restored IVF funding, which had been cut by its conservative predecessor.
What are the prospects for Poland’s ruling coalition?
Aleks Szczerbiak The government faces a difficult re-election campaign next year.
Poland’s 666 bus to Hel returns in new form
A previous route was closed down three years ago after complaints by Christian groups that it was "spreading Satanism".
Built 140 years ago and still in use, Warsaw’s sewers connect the city to its brutal past
Filip Mazurczak Built by British engineers, the sewers survived the destruction of WWII, when they were used by resistance fighters to move around Warsaw.
Polish parliament approves rights for same-sex couples but president pledges veto
The bill would allow same-sex partners to sign a contract granting them some of the rights available to married couples.
Poland moves to strip Zelensky of honour for naming military unit after group that massacred Poles
"Unfortunately, President Zelensky has shown that Ukraine is not ready to be part of the European family," said President Nawrocki.
Poland signs first defence contracts under EU’s SAFE programme
The government expects to sign dozens of contracts worth around 100 billion zloty (€24 billion) in total by 30 May.
Michelin launches first nationwide restaurant guide for Poland
It adds 92 new restaurants to those previously recognised, including four newly awarded a coveted Michelin star.
Poland’s fertility rate fell to new low in 2025
The figure fell to 1.07 in 2025, one of the lowest levels in the world and well below the "replacement rate" of 2.1 needed to prevent population decline.
Human rights commissioner concerned that Poland’s “temporary” asylum ban still in place one year on
The measures "severely restricts constitutional rights", says Marcin Wiącek.
Polish academics protest underfunding of science and higher education
They called for Poland to almost triple its spending on science and higher education to 3% of GDP by 2030.
Polish soldier acquitted over firing shots towards migrants illegally crossing Belarus border
The judge found that the soldier had been fulfilling his obligation to defend the border.
Poland and UK sign treaty deepening defence and security ties
"The challenges Europe now faces demand an even stronger partnership," said British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
Poland and Canada agree to deepen defence ties
"Transatlantic relations are not just [about] a Polish-US relationship," said Poland's defence minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz.
Polish right condemns city’s celebration of Africa Day and rising foreign student numbers
Lublin's deputy mayor has hit back, accusing right-wing politicians of spreading "lies, manipulation and fear".
New train route from Poland to Germany via Czech Republic to become one of Europe’s longest
The daily service, between Frankfurt and Przemyśl via Prague, will cover 1,300 km and take 18 hours.
President appoints new chief justice of Polish Supreme Court
His choice of Zbigniew Kapiński has drawn criticism from both the government and the opposition.
PM calls security meeting over fake emergency calls targeting opposition and president’s family
The opposition have criticised the government for failing to clamp down on the fake calls.
Mayor of Kraków dismissed in rare recall referendum
Aleksander Miszalski is a member of Prime Minister Tusk's centrist KO party, and his dismissal was celebrated by the right-wing opposition.
Poland must be “defended from pathological spread of homosexuality”, says opposition leader Kaczyński
He also appeared to suggest that same-sex parenting should be criminalised and "severely punished".
Polish state development bank to finance African cybersecurity and drone project
BGK says that the investment is "just the beginning" of its plans to "support Africa’s sustainable economic development".
First of Poland’s F-35 stealth fighters arrive from US
"For Poland, this is not just new equipment, but entry into the top league of global air forces," declared the defence minister.
Polish government approves recognition of foreign same-sex marriages
The decision marks a historic change in a country that still does not allow same-sex unions to be concluded under domestic law.
US to deploy 5,000 additional troops to Poland, says Trump
He said that the decision was made based on the relationship with Polish President Karol Nawrocki.
Senate rejects Polish president’s proposed referendum on EU climate policies
It said that the "absurd" referendum was intended to "destabilise the country and polarise society".
Poland issues entry ban against Israeli security minister over treatment of Gaza activists
The move came after Itamar Ben-Gvir posted a video in which he taunts activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla.