Ukrainian politicians’ ignorance about the EU and Germany’s motives is shocking, says former Polish foreign minister
Germany wants to admit Ukraine, but only if the entire EU’s system is reshaped and vetoes are abolished
Eurostat: Poland’s inflation drops to single digits, falling faster than EU average
Inflation continues to fall in Poland but still remains at elevated levels
Poland: Film demonizing Polish border guards becomes major source of debate ahead of October elections
The controversial film “Green Border” defames Poles defending the eastern border from migrant attacks and has thus become a hot topic of the election campaign
Polish PM’s remarks that weapons transfers to Ukraine would stop were misunderstood, says Poland’s president
“Morawiecki’s words were interpreted in the worst possible way,” Andrzej Duda told Polsat News television channel
‘Knife in the back’ – Polish outrage over Ukraine betrayals grows, could mark major turning point in public sentiment
NATO’s unity may be cracking as Poland pivots away from Ukraine
‘They are purchasing everything’ – Czech drivers flood Polish gas stations seeking lower fuel prices
“98 percent of our customers have been Czechs”
Political discord reaches new heights in Poland, signaling a degeneration of public life
Instead of high-minded debates and programmatic agendas, politics in Poland has been reduced to a series of shouting matches and confrontations, writes conservative columnist and writer Łukasz Warzecha
Poland looks weak in its dispute with Ukraine. Here’s how it can improve its position
The recent setback in the grain dispute with Ukraine serves as a wake-up call for Poland to reevaluate its strategies and exercise its influence more effectively, writes Polish columnist Artur Krajewski
Poland plans to stop sending weapons to Ukraine
Poland took diplomatic action and withdrew its military support for Ukraine shortly after Zelensky claimed Poland is aiding Putin with its grain embargo during his UN speech
As Lampedusa crisis rages, Poland adopts resolution against EU’s mandatory relocation of migrants
The EU is gearing up to relocate migrants from Italy, and that likely means countries such as Poland, which have traditionally rejected migrant quotas, could end up with thousands of new arrivals
Ukraine accused of disguising its grain as Moldovan to evade embargo
Is Ukraine sneaking its grain past Romania’s embargo by first transiting its product through Moldova?
Germany summons Polish ambassador to explain migrant visa scandal
Germany is pressing Poland to explain the irregular visas while the Polish foreign ministry is saying that the irregularities concerned just over 200 applications
Ukraine plans to ban select Polish vegetables and fruits
A trade war on agricultural products is heating up between Ukraine and Poland
Polish visa scandal: Could it impact the upcoming elections in Poland?
While Poland’s visa scandal is a hot topic for debate in the election campaign, there’s skepticism that this incident alone will be sufficient to topple the ruling party, writes the former head of President Andrzej Duda’s press office, Marcin Kędryna
Slovakia: Ukraine’s WTO complaint against grain import ban is unfounded
Slovakia says it will maintain its ban on Ukrainian grains
After Ukraine sues Poland, former Polish PM slams Ukraine’s aggressive attitude towards an ally
Poland’s former PM criticized Ukraine’s trade minister for attacking Poland over its ban on Ukrainian grain
EU’s new migration crisis needs radical action, not old solutions, warns Polish expert
A Polish expert says he is unconvinced by the EU’s so-called solutions to fight Europe’s raging migration crisis
Soviet Union’s deep-rooted hatred for Poland led to mass persecutions, says head of Poland’s Institute of National Remembrance
On the anniversary of the Soviet invasion of Poland on September 17, 1939, Karol Nawrocki, a historian and the President of the Institute of National Remembrance (IPN), sheds light on the deeply rooted enmity that the Soviet Union held toward Poland, tracing its origins to 19th-century Tsarist Russia
Polish minister attempts suicide after police raid foreign ministry over visa bribery scandal
A political storm is brewing in Poland over allegations that a conservative government minister accepted bribes from migrants in exchange for visas that allowed them to enter the EU illegally
Why the EU is unlikely to take action against Poland’s ban on Ukrainian grain – for now
The European Commission is reportedly in no hurry to take action against Poland, Hungary and Slovakia for introducing import bans on Ukrainian grain
Poland preparing WWII reparations claim against Russian-led Soviet Union
After publishing the report on the losses incurred by Poland as a result of the German occupation during WWII, Poland is preparing a report on crimes and widespread looting committed by the Russian-led Soviet Union
Polish team victorious at European Volleyball Championship, secures back-to-back gold medals
After the final match against Italy, Poland’s best player Wilfredo Leon dedicated the victory to God and family
Poland: Pro-migrant activist arrested on charges of people smuggling
The 48-year-old woman was accused of leading a group that smuggled migrants into Poland for money
‘If it weren’t for Poland, Western Europe would be swamped with new arrivals’
As another wave of migration descends on Europe, the lies of Ursula von der Leyen and a newly acclaimed Polish film director have much in common when it comes to slandering Poland, writes columnist Marzena Nykiel
Ukrainian draft-dodging scandal continues with new arrests as citizens attempt to flee service
The Ukrainian authorities are clamping down on money-making schemes related to draft dodging
Finland builds first section of border fence with Russia
The Border Guard in southeastern Finland has begun patrolling the border with Russia along the first test section of the erected fence
Ukraine is bleeding out, and will see no happy ending
The more realistic scenario is the takeover of Ukraine by global capital, which will want to profit either from Ukrainian resource deposits or Ukrainian fertile soil, writes Marcin Kędzierski for the conservative Catholic weekly magazine Gość Niedzielny
‘Migrants are a threat to Croatia, send the army to the border!’ – Croatian commentator calls for military intervention to stop migrant crisis
Croatian commentator Ivica Sola is arguing that the migration crisis in Croatia is becoming reminiscent of the hybrid war Poland has had to contend with on the border with Belarus, writes Polish columnist Goran Andrijanić
Poland to launch nuclear energy training center in Warsaw with US guidance
Poland plans to launch its first nuclear power plant in 2033
European elite’s dream of power crumbles as security threats from Russia, Africa and the Middle East grow
Despite the failures of Europe’s elite in terms of security, their only answer is to double down on seeking power, writes Polish columnist Marek A. Cichocki
Poland becomes key military and economic partner for South Korea
This year marks a decade since Poland and South Korea first established a strategic partnership
The future of Europe depends on upcoming Polish election, writes Spanish Vox MEP Herman Tertsch
Sometimes, to understand the full significance of something you must have some distance to it, and this is the case with Spaiin’s Hermann Tertsch and his analysis of what is at stake in Poland’s election, writes Małgorzata Wołczyk on conservative news outlet wPolityce.pl
Battle of Vienna 1683 Islamic State Jan III Sobieski Kara Mustafa Osama bin Laden News Poland Trending 340 years ago, Poland’s king halted an Islamic invasion near Vienna and saved Christian Europe
Poland once answered the call and saved Europe from Islamic rule
‘PiS makes me want to puke’ – Liberal opposition leader Tusk ramps up rhetoric right before national elections in Poland
“Mr. Tusk, if you have gastric problems, visit a specialist,” said one PiS MEP in response
Polish PM addresses nation, says Poland will extend embargo on Ukrainian grain
Poland is not backing down from its embargo on Ukrainian grain
After Polish family beatified for saving Jews, German left-wing newspaper claims the murdered family were made saints by the Catholic Church for ‘political reasons’
The beatification of the Ulma family, murdered by Germans for saving Jews, has become an opportunity for German media to attack the Church and authorities in Poland
‘We want Poland strong and independent, based on Solidarity movement values,’ says conservative leader Jarosław Kaczyński
Poland’s conservative Law and Justice leader offers a vision for Poland’s future, writes Jakub Maciejewski
Poland creates ‘wall of fire’ against potential Russian aggression with purchase of 500 HIMARS
Poland’s defense minister says Poland will be able to defend itself against any aggressor with new weapons systems
Poland will continue to block Ukrainian grain whatever the EU commission decides
Poland signals it will issue a decree stopping the export of Ukrainian grain to Poland should the European Commission refuse to extend the embargo beyond Sept. 15
Polish PM promises average pay at over €2,000 per month in 6 years time
Poland’s PM Mateusz Morawiecki told a rally of party supporters over the weekend that the average pay should reach 10,000 zloty (just over €2,000) in six years
Secret ‘Plan B’ of the left-liberal opposition in Poland: Alliance with right-wing Confederation Party
Donald Tusk is beginning to understand that he won’t take power in Poland on his own, so now the game is about implementing the secret “Plan B” of the opposition, writes conservative columnist Michał Karnowski
Catholic Church beatifies Polish family killed by Germans for hiding Jews during WWII
Poland’s president said the massacre of the Ulma family showed the historical truth about the German occupation of Poland
Survey: Poles fear left-liberal opposition election victory will lead to open borders
One of the important topics of the election campaign in Poland is the issue of immigration
Austria refuses to deport draft-eligible men to Ukraine
The Austrian authorities have refused to extradite men of conscription age who have come to the country from Ukraine
Polish film slanders Polish border guards for doing their job
Agnieszka Holland’s film about the events that have taken place on the border between Poland and Belarus is a lie that slanders the men and women protecting the border and makes the future of protecting that border much harder, writes Polish columnist Marzena Nykiel
Poland’s top military official warns of Ukraine’s defeat in war
If Russia wins, it will lead to an entire rethink about Poland’s defensive capabilities
Ukraine threatens to sue Poland and EU in the WTO over grain embargo
Despite Poland’s ample aid to Ukraine, Ukraine is now threatening to sue Poland and the EU in the World Trade Organization (WTO)
Polish elections: Conservative Kaczyński leads, liberal Tusk follows
Polish conservatives are setting the tone and topics for debate in the run-up to next month’s elections
Greece joins Three Seas Initiative, becomes 13th member
Polish President Andrzej Duda hailed the announcement on Greece joining the Three Seas Initiative as a symbol of the success of the grouping
Big cut in Polish interest rate shocks markets
Poland’s central bank cut interest rates by a whopping 0.75 percent in a move that surprised experts and caused the Polish currency (PLN) to fall sharply
Polish tiger: Poland ranks 2nd in global GDP growth from 1990 to 2020
In the last three decades, the IMF shows only China recorded faster economic growth than Poland
Polish fuel giant Orlen ramps up extraction from Norwegian fields
Norwegian oil and gas is key to Poland’s energy security strategy
Grain wars: Solidarity between Poland, Hungary, Slovakia, Bulgaria and Romania over grain embargo may be breaking down
Poland’s minister of agriculture admits that the five frontline states are grappling over the continuation of the EU’s grain embargo after Sept. 15
Who will lead Poland? New poll shows ruling conservatives on top, but no chance of ruling without right-wing Confederation party
The election campaign is gaining momentum before the parliamentary elections set for Oct. 15
Billionaire oligarch George Soros’ fund claims it bought Polish media outlet to stop ‘oligarchs’ from controlling media
The fund of George Soros, a billionaire oligarch, played a major role in buying up Polish media, but it claims it made the purchase to protect independent media from oligarchs buying up media
Poland cuts tax for first-time homebuyers and raises it for those buying multiple properties
New homeowners are exempt from paying a purchase tax starting Sept. 1
Poland’s ruling conservatives are winning the most important battles as election approaches
Law and Justice (PiS) is running a substantive election campaign on serious, crucial issues, and the opposition stands no chance in these areas, writes editor of conservative Sieci magazine, Jacek Karnowski
Poland’s baby bust: Lowest birth rate since the end of WWII leads to rapidly aging population
In 2060, half of Poland will be over 50 years old and the population of the country will fall by 6.8 million people
After thousands of Ukrainians fled mobilization, Poland signals it may send them back
There are currently around 80,000 Ukrainians of draft age in Poland, according to Polish Border Guard data, but Ukraine is considering prosecuting men who fled the country to avoid the military draft
Israel has become unwelcoming for Christians
Nuns from the New Polish House in Jerusalem talk about a growing wave of aggression against Christians, with spitting a daily occurrence but also beatings and even arson attacks occurring more frequently
Ukraine asks its politicians to boycott international events in Poland over grain embargo
Ukraine is even blocking deputies from traveling into Poland
Germans or Nazis?
We must remember that not every German was a Nazi (a member of the Nazi party), but every Nazi was a German because the party did not admit people of other nationalities, writes Leszek Żebrowski for conservative weekly magazine Do Rzeczy
Poland demands reparations in Berlin during anniversary of WWII outbreak commemoration
On Sept. 1, during the 84th anniversary of the outbreak of the Second World War, Poland’s ambassador to Germany appealed to Germany to build stable and healthy relations based on truth and just compensation for the Second World War
US foundation funds pro-opposition NGOs to influence elections across Europe, Polish news site claims
The Action For Democracy foundation has been accused of attempting to influence electoral outcomes in Hungary, Italy and now Poland
Dutch family threatened with losing their children finds asylum in Poland
Dr. Leonard Hermans and his wife were sentenced to prison for kidnapping their children after fleeing the Netherlands amid spurious child neglect claims
Donal Tusk European Commission Polish opposition Recovery Fund Referendum Commentary Poland Trending Tusk is trying to blackmail and bribe Polish voters
Donald Tusk promises he can free up money for Poland blocked by the EU, but this promise reveals a lot about his attitude toward Poland, Poles, and the centers of power in Brussels and Berlin, writes Polish columnist Petar Petrović
Poland: Inflation falls for sixth consecutive month
The possibility of an interest rate cut may boost Polish conservatives in the upcoming election
Russian influence in Polish politics was considerable and has yet to be fully countered, says commission nominee
The lower house of the Polish parliament, the Sejm, on Wednesday confirmed candidates for a commission that will examine Russian influence in the country
Watch: 20 illegal migrants discovered in hidden compartment of truck in Poland after driver tried to escape
The driver refused to comply with the officers’ instructions
Poland warns against Russian-led military exercise at Belarusian nuclear power plant
Military exercises involving Russia in Belarus will also be conducted at the Ostrowiec nuclear power plant
Lifting of EU embargo on Ukrainian grain would spell death knell for Polish farming, says former agriculture minister
Jan Krzysztof Ardanowski, the former agriculture minister for the ruling conservative PiS, fears that if the European Commission decides to lift the grain embargo, it will cause an unprecedented crisis for Polish agriculture
Poland could have second-strongest military in NATO with Apache helicopters, claims US security expert
Poland continues its military spending spree on high-tech equipment
Poland: Free medicine for children and seniors
President Andrzej Duda has signed a law expanding the group of people entitled to free medicines
Polish astronaut will join space mission in second half of 2024
Poland’s space industry will get a major boost
Majority of ‘Russian spy ring’ arrested in Poland were recruited Ukrainian refugees
This information was initially withheld by the Polish authorities for political reasons
Poland and Baltic states threaten Belarus with border closures
The countries’ interior ministers met in Warsaw to discuss the escalating situation in Belarus
Pope Francis’s unbelievable decision to tell young Russians to be proud of Russian empire
During a teleconference link with St. Petersburg, the pope addressed Russian Catholic youths, urging them to be proud of their imperial heritage of Tsars Peter the Great and Catherine II, which is unacceptable to Poles and Ukrainians, writes Catholic commentator Grzegorz Górny
Is Russia behind rail traffic disruptions in Poland?
Signals used to disrupt Polish rail traffic have been accompanied by the Russian national anthem
George Soros still active in Europe: Company backed by Soros takes control of top Polish daily paper
Just a few weeks before Poland’s parliamentary elections, a company backed by a fund owned by George Soros has taken a majority stake in the Rzeczpospolita daily, one of the most influential newspapers in Poland
The show must go on: No one will be held accountable for Ukraine’s failed counteroffensive strategy
Despite huge losses for Ukraine in its failed counteroffensive, political pressures mean the war must continue, and this time with higher stakes, writes Paweł Lisicki, the chief editor of Poland’s Do Rzeczy weekly magazine
Substantial drop in Ukrainian refugees in Poland
Ukrainian school-age children are likely a large factor behind the drop in Ukrainians in Poland
Germany is sending more and more migrants back to Poland
During the first seven months of 2023, there were nearly 4,000 transfer orders for illegal migrants to be sent back to Poland from other EU countries, mostly Germany
Germans hate Polish success, claims former Polish PM after criticism of Oder River investment
Beata Szydło responded to calls from a Russian-born German MEP urging the European Commission to sue Poland for widening the river, which borders Germany
Polish police discover €40 million worth of cocaine from South America
Poland’s Maritime Division of the Border Guard had previously seized a black-market shipment of drugs worth €670 million three years ago
Here’s why Poland’s border barrier is a lifesaver for Polish border guards
A border guard officer says that without the wall built along Belarus, lives would be at risk and far more resources would be required
Prigozhin’s death: The old fashioned Kremlin way dating back to the tsars
Prigozhin couldn’t be tamed by any court or even poisoned, writes former Polish intelligence officer
Former Polish FM was willing to downgrade scale of Katyn massacre from genocide, TVP claims
According to an investigative documentary, the government of Donald Tusk was willing to downgrade the Katyn Massacre from genocide to war crime in order to ease relations with Russia
The fourth partition of Poland: 84th anniversary of the Molotov–Ribbentrop Pact
Poland, despite Germany’s enticements, did not decide to ally with Hitler against Soviet Russia and paid a heavy price for it, says Polish historian Dr. Paweł Kosiński
‘Crimea must be returned to Ukraine,’ says Polish president
Andrzej Duda called on Russia to return all occupied territories and bear responsibility for its actions
Polish PM: Rape of 18-year-old Polish male by Afghan migrant in Germany was due to EU’s ‘open borders’ policies
The Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs asked for full cooperation from the German police
Poles want to vote in referendum on the border wall, EU migrant pact, privatization and retirement age
Despite opposition calls for a boycott of the referendum planned for the same day as the parliamentary elections, opinion research indicates that 48 percent of voters plan to participate and will vote for the options favored by the ruling party
On top of NATO membership, Finland is also negotiating a defense agreement with US
The agreement provides that the U.S. army is to be given access to one of Finland’s airports and a seaport
Warsaw’s Chopin Airport records its best ever July
Small and medium European airports have been heavily congested over the summer, performing better than before the pandemic
Poland has a right to demand concessions from Ukraine
Kyiv needs to change its attitude toward Poland for the sake of both countries, writes DoRzeczy.pl columnist Maciej Pieczyński
Poland’s PM slams German politician Weber: ‘We don’t want you teaching us about democracy – it’s enough that you sent us Donald Tusk’
Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki reminded people about the scandalous statements and controversial ideas of Manfred Weber, who recently attacked the conservative government in Poland
Latvia: ‘Migrants from Belarus are becoming increasingly aggressive’
If migrants start using weapons, “the armed forces should be deployed,” says the head of the Latvian border guard
US State Department approves sale of 96 Apache helicopters to Poland
Poland is rapidly modernizing its armed forces
France’s young migrants have integrated only too well with modern French culture
European media has claimed that the recent street violence engulfing many French cities is due to a lack integration, but the reverse is true, argues Grzegorz Górny
Poles overwhelmingly oppose EU migration reforms
More than 4 in 5 Poles do not support the mandatory migrant quotas, and even more are opposed to the idea of fines being imposed for refusing to comply
Number of migrant workers in Poland soared by almost a third last year
The country has adopted an increasingly liberal immigration policy as its economy continues to grow