Tajikistani national arrested after decapitating historic Virgin Mary statue in Warsaw
The 38-year-old man admitted to destroying the figurine, but claimed he “did not anticipate it would break”
Are tensions rising between Poland and Ukraine? Senior Polish ruling party MEP accuses Ukraine of ‘disloyalty’ toward Poland
PiS MEP Jacek Saryusz-Wolski has accused Ukraine of failing to understand or have knowledge of EU law
Exclusive: Can Poland’s low birthrate be fixed? Polish secretary of state discusses with Remix News the challenges and potential solutions to the country’s demographic crisis
Barbara Socha, the Polish secretary of state in charge of demographic policy in the Ministry of Family and Social Policy, spoke with Remix News in Warsaw about the demographic challenges facing Poland and Central Europe and how the government of Mateusz Morawiecki intends to reverse the current negative trend without resorting to mass immigration
80th anniversary of Polish war hero’s daring escape from Auschwitz
Captain Witold Pilecki, the man who volunteered to go to Auschwitz only to escape after three years, is regarded as one of the six bravest resistance fighters of WWII
US Air Force moves strategic air tankers from Germany to Poland
19 strategic in-flight refueling aircraft of the U.S. Armed Forces will be relocated from Germany to Poland
‘We simply don’t have the ammunition’ – Polish general says Poland can no longer supply Ukraine with ammunition, warns Russia has resources to continue war
Poland can no longer supply the ammunition Ukraine needs, while Russia has the resources to continue the war, warns one Polish general
80% of Poles say they feel impact of inflation, highest result ever recorded
Most Poles identified inflation as “the number one enemy” negatively affecting their quality of life, a new survey shows
Who will win Poland’s upcoming elections?
Prof. Henryk Domański, from the Polish Academy of Sciences (PAN), explains why he believes the opposition will not win the upcoming election in Poland
LOT Polish Airlines block Russian tennis player from boarding flight
The Polish airline company was accused of “discrimination and Russophobia” by some Russian media outlets
Microsoft opens top cloud data center in Poland
“The investment will speed up the transformation of Poland into a technological hub for Central and Eastern Europe,” said Polish PM Morawiecki
Russian FSB stoking problems for EU’s eastern border, says deputy head of EU’s Frontex agency
The threat of Russia’s FSB could lead to another border crisis in the future, warns the deputy head of Frontex
Donald Tusk is benefiting from the problems of Poland’s other liberal party
The Poland 2050 party led by former presidential candidate Szymon Hołownia is in serious trouble, and that should make Donald Tusk and his liberal PO’s task easier
Poles fear poverty in retirement and plan to work longer
As Poland faces demographic challenges and a shrinking labor market, more companies are employing retirees
Poland vs. EU: New survey shows Poles reject cashless society, ban on combustion engines, and restrictions on meat and clothing sales
Poles are not happy with what the EU is selling
Germany signals it may withdraw Patriot missiles from Poland even as war rages nearby
The announcement of the withdrawal of Patriot systems from Poland has worried local residents near the border with Ukraine
The war in Ukraine could end in compromise, says Poland’s conservative PiS leader
Despite Polish and Ukrainian wishes, the war may not result in a resounding Ukrainian victory and Poland has to prepare for this scenario, warns Jarosław Kaczyński
Germans prevent Poles from paying homage at Ravensbrück concentration camp
The 78th anniversary of the liberation of the KL Ravensbrück concentration camp in Germany was marked by a scandal when the German organizers refused entry to a delegation from Poland
Contrary to the hopes of the liberal left, young Poles still support right-wing parties
Both Polish and European studies conducted in recent years indicate that young Poles are mostly conservative-leaning, which causes disbelief among left-wing and liberal elites, writes historian from the Jagiellonian University in Krakow, Prof. Andrzej Nowak
Poland sees largest drop in retail sales since the pandemic
High inflation and slow wage growth were cited as the most significant factors that led to Poland’s consumption downturn
Russia must be driven into submission or Europe risks further bloodshed, warn Polish, Slovak and Czech PMs
Only a comprehensive Ukrainian victory will ensure the future security of Europe, write Petr Fiala, Eduard Heger and Mateusz Morawiecki in a joint article for the U.S. magazine Foreign Affairs
Is the anniversary of the 1943 Warsaw Ghetto Uprising a good time to settle Polish call for reparations?
It has become fashionable among Polish liberal elites to argue that Germany chose Poland for the Holocaust due to Polish antisemitism, writes senior Polish conservative columnist Piotr Zaremba
Polish opposition struggles to find a new leader
Despite criticism from the leaders of other opposition parties, Donald Tusk is still considered to be the leader of the Polish opposition
Finland starts construction of barrier to secure border with Russia
Finland will construct a formidable fence along parts of the Russian border, following a shift in the country’s security policy
German cardinal: Ideological warfare is an attempt to partition Poland once again
The German cardinal has long defended Poland and criticized the direction of the Catholic Church in his own country
Poland is fourth-largest sweets producer in the EU and among top 4 global exporters
Polish confectionery exports continue to grow despite challenging conditions, according to a Bank Pekao report
Morawiecki reacts to historian’s smear that Poles were co-responsible for Holocaust
The Polish prime minister claimed the academic’s “scandalous remarks” have “nothing to do with robust historical research and knowledge”
New tech could allow Poland to transform existing coal power plants into small nuclear reactors
Small modular reactors (SMRs) have the potential to revolutionize Poland’s energy and heating systems
Ukrainian integration with NATO will bring stability, says Polish defense minister
Polish Defense Minister and Deputy PM Mariusz Błaszczak says that Ukraine’s integration with NATO and the EU will be the best possible investment in stability and prosperity for the West
Polish, German and Israeli presidents commemorate 80th anniversary of the Warsaw Jewish Ghetto Uprising
Israel’s President Isaac Herzog called the uprising an “emblem of heroism during humanity’s darkest hour”
The price cap on Russian oil has failed
Eastern European countries are making a huge effort to help Ukraine and cut off Russian raw materials, while other world powers, such as China and India, are profiting from the situation, writes Agnieszka Łakoma
Leopard 2 tank heavily damaged in military exercise accident in Poland
The publication of photos of the accident on social media raises concerns that they will be used by Russian propaganda to negatively affect Polish-Ukrainian relations
Ukrainian farmers want retaliation against Poland
The Ukrainian milk board (SMPU) is asking the Ukrainian government to ban Polish dairy products from being imported into Ukraine and to only allow their transit into Moldova
EU offers Central Europe €100 million to ease Ukrainian grain dumping crisis
Ursula von der Leyen said the EU needs a common solution instead of national-level bans
Poland’s ruling conservatives slam EU parliament’s decision on emissions
“Today, a decision was taken that Europeans will have to bear the costs of the EU’s climate ideas”
Poland constructs advanced electronic barrier on border with Russia’s Kaliningrad
The modern barrier at Poland’s border with Russia will be “one of the best-prepared in the EU,” according to Poland’s interior minister
Polish energy giant Orlen doubles extraction from Norwegian gas deposits
The Orlen Group plans to increase gas production from the Norwegian shelf to up to 6 billion cubic meters per year by 2030
Poland backs down from Ukrainian grain ban, says grain transit will resume but with safeguards
Poland did a 180 just days after announcing it would halt grain imports from Ukraine
Central Europe needs as much ‘Polonization’ as possible
The region of Central Europe has much to learn from Poland’s uncompromising approach to examining the region’s communist past, writes Goran Andrijanić, a Croatian journalist based in Poland
As Germany pulls nuclear plug, Poland is set to build a network of small nuclear power stations
U.S. financial institutions have pledged $4 billion to help Polish energy giant Orlen Group build the first small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs) in Poland
Poles against EU ban on combustion engine cars
Starting in 2035, no gasoline or diesel cars will be sold in the EU, and most Poles are not happy with the new law
Smolensk air disaster subcommittee files assassination claim with prosecutors
Polish investigators have challenged Russian findings and attempted to demonstrate that the plane carrying then-Polish President Lech Lech Kaczyński in fact had an explosion on one of its wings before hitting the trees
China furious after Polish PM says China could attack Taiwan ‘the next day’ if Ukraine loses
During a speech at the Atlantic Council, Polish PM Mateusz Morawiecki said that supporting Ukraine is crucial for Taiwan’s independence
Poland’s ruling conservatives have proven their worth as diplomats
The past 12 months have finally laid to rest the conviction that foreign policy is the exclusive domain of liberals and social democrats with the ruling conservatives making substantial headway on the world stage, writes Rafał Woś
Majority of young Poles are conservative-leaning
However, 80 percent of respondents support the separation of the Catholic Church and the state
Banks European Commission Jarosław Kaczyński Mateusz Morawiecki Ukrainian grain Ursula von der Leyen News Poland EU slams Poland and Hungary’s ban on Ukrainian food imports as other countries threaten to join blockade
If Hungary, Slovakia, Romania and Poland all block the transit of Ukrainian food products, it would effectively result in a geographical blockade in Europe
Poland will back proposal to withdraw from the NATO-Russia Founding Act
Polish Foreign Minister Zbigniew Rau has said that Poland will support withdrawing from the NATO-Russia declaration of 1997 because of the conflict in Ukraine
Polish złoty hits 12-month high on weakening US dollar
The Polish złoty reached 4.19 against the U.S. dollar on Thursday
Ukrainian man sets himself on fire outside Ukraine’s consulate in Kraków
The 63-year-old Ukrainian reportedly called for Ukrainians to return home and defend their country against Russia before dousing himself in liquid and setting himself on fire
Poland wants Europe to have closer strategic partnership with US rather than autonomy
The meeting between Polish PM Mateusz Morawiecki and Vice President Kamala Harris has underlined the difference in approach between Poland and France with regard to building a strategic, close alliance with the USA
After reportedly agreeing to secretly arm Russia, is Egypt a false ally?
The U.S. leaks about Egypt’s supposed production of missiles for Russia confirm the Arab world is moving away from the Western sphere of influence, writes Middle East expert Paweł Rakowski
Polish PM Morawiecki visits Lockheed Martin and announces faster delivery of F-35s for Poland
Poland ordered 32 F-35A multi-role fighters from Lockheed Martin in a $4.6 billion deal
Putin responsible for death of Polish President Kaczyński in 2010, says former Georgian President Saakashvili
Mikheil Saakashvili offered his remarks on the 13th anniversary of the disaster
Survey: 2 in 5 Ukrainians currently residing in Poland have no intention of returning home
The percentage of Ukrainians planning to remain in Poland after the war has more than doubled in the last six months
Polish farmers commence mass protests over dumping of cheap Ukrainian grain
Members of Polish agricultural unions began a multi-day protest on Wednesday over concerns that cheap Ukrainian grain was flooding the Polish market and undercutting Polish farmers
As Germany and France align with China, the US should back Central and Eastern Europe, says Polish professor
It is time the U.S. noticed that Poland and Central Europe are more in tune with U.S. interests than Berlin or Paris, stated Tomasz Grosse
The Smolensk air catastrophe and war in Ukraine send a clear message: Poland is a matter of utmost importance
The Smolensk air catastrophe and the war in Ukraine have strengthened Poland’s statehood, argues Polish political commentator and editor of Sieci weekly magazine Jacek Karnowski
Poles have ‘tried to hide’ their role in ‘extermination of Jews,’ says Israeli opposition leader while slamming Polish-Israeli agreement over youth Holocaust visits
“The Poles have persistently tried to hide and deny their participation in the process of the extermination of Jews,” said one of Israel’s leading opposition figures
France interested in building and investing in Poland’s planned CPK airport
Poland’s planned new Central Transport Hub (CPK) is attracting interest from global airport giants
Donald Tusk will not avoid being tied to corruption scandal, warns Polish MEP
Many politicians associated with the European People’s Party (EPP), including Donald Tusk, “are suffering from sleepless nights,” following the Belgian police raid on the EPP headquarters in Brussels, says Polish MEP Elżbieta Rafalska
Poland emerges as a leading producer of electric car batteries
To maintain its position in the global ranking, Poland needs to double its production capacity
Polish farmers continue protests over Ukrainian grain supplies despite preliminary deal to end crisis
Polish farmers are waiting “for specific documents and regulations” from the government to end the grain crisis
Macron’s idea of less America in Europe is dangerous, warns US professor
Macron’s idea of “European strategic autonomy” is dangerous in that it gives China and Russia hope of sowing division between the U.S. and Europe, warns Andrew Michta
Spanish columnist tells compatriots to protest the country’s new gender law by abusing the system en masse
Spanish author Juan Manuel de Prada suggests a different approach to protesting the new gender recognition law introduced by Spain’s socialist government
A dispute about the nature of capitalism: The new divide in Western society
The financial crisis 15 years ago, which undermined confidence in free market capitalism, is only now producing a swing of the global pendulum, writes Marek A. Cichocki
Nearly half of Poles hold favorable view of Catholic Church
Critics of the Catholic Church in Poland are more likely to live in bigger towns and cities and identify with liberal left parties, a recent opinion poll shows
Zelensky claims the dispute over Ukrainian grain imports has been resolved
Visiting Poland on Wednesday, Ukraine’s president addressed the Polish farmer protests, which led to the recent resignation of the Polish agriculture minister
‘Poles and Ukrainians united in seeking victory over Russia,’ Zelensky says in Warsaw
The Polish and Ukrainian presidents spoke to a large crowd in Warsaw Castle in a demonstration of Polish-Ukrainian solidarity on the day of Zelensky’s historic visit to Poland
Poland keeps interest rates unchanged
The chances of a decrease in interest rates in Poland this year are diminishing, writes Grzegorz Baczewski, the CEO of the Lewiatan Confederation, an organization of employers
Zelensky’s visit to Warsaw is a clear signal of Ukraine’s determination to join the EU and NATO, says former Polish ambassador to Ukraine
The visit of the Ukrainian president to Warsaw on Wednesday could lead to potential announcements related to joint economic and military ventures, says Poland’s former top diplomat in Ukraine
Will Tusk be tainted by the Belgian police investigation into the European People’s Party?
The police marched into the EPP’s premises on Tuesday to investigate the party’s European elections campaign in 2019
Belarus clears head of the delegalized Association of Poles of criminal charges
The move represented a surprising twist in Polish-Belarusian relations
Poland is back as a military jet producer
PZL Mielec has started producing key parts for the latest version of the F-16 fighter jet
Slovenia’s Lanišek honors absent Kubacki during emotional Ski Jumping World Cup ceremony
The Slovenian ski jumper stepped onto the podium with a cut-out of Poland’s Kubacki, who had been forced to withdraw from the competition and forfeit a podium finish
€2 billion investment in Polish port of Świnoujście will see it compete with EU-favored Hamburg
The Polish government expects the construction of a new container area at Świnoujście to transform the port into a major player in global trade
AI threatens us with a Godless dystopia
John Lennox’s “2084 Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Humanity” suggests there is an analogy between the threats involved with AI and George Orwell’s “1984,” writes Marek A. Cichocki
The defeat of Sanna Marin: Finns were tired of the rule of leftist fanatics
Yet another European country leans right in parliamentary elections as Finland rejects the left-wing agenda
U.S. Congress approves sale of 800 Hellfire missiles to Poland
Poland expands its military capabilities with the purchase of helicopters and Hellfire laser-guided missiles
Thousands march for Pope John Paul II on anniversary of his death
Thousands turned out across several Polish cities in support of Pope John Paul II on the 18th anniversary of his passing, but one of the statues in his honor was defaced by vandals
Ultimately Ukraine must join NATO, says leading U.S. professor and international security expert
The fate of the war in Ukraine could define the balance of power in Europe and the world for at least the next generation, warns U.S. academic Andrew Michta
Poles are leaving Britain to return to Europe’s new land of opportunity
As Polish economic growth paves the way for higher living standards, the pull factor of many Western nations has become less effective, reads a report in the London Sunday Times
The left in Poland wants prayer to become a thought crime
If the left-liberal opposition wins the upcoming elections, the religious freedom of Catholics in Poland may be violated, warns Polish columnist Goran Andrijanić
Poland is closing the wealth gap with the West
As Poland continues to develop, it seems that the country is well on its way to catching up with some of the wealthiest nations in the western part of Europe
War of words between Poland and head of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) over Russia being allowed to compete in Paris
“We don’t recall a single comment being made in terms of their attitude towards the participation of athletes from countries engaged in 70 different wars and armed conflicts all over the globe,” said the President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Thomas Bach
Poland: Confederation party’s rising star rules out coalition with ruling conservatives or liberal PO
The right-wing Confederation party is expected to hold the balance of power in parliament
After Poland’s agricultural minister gets egged by angry farmers, Polish PM warns Ukrainian grain is destabilizing Europe’s agricultural market
Polish PM Mateusz Morawiecki has announced decisive action with regard to Ukrainian grain imports in order to limit the impact on Polish farmers
Poland: Middle class becoming wealthier, pool of poorest taxpayers shrinks
Data from Polish tax returns from the past four years indicates significant progress in income levels
Poland’s right-wing Confederation party leads with young voters
According to one poll, the right-wing Confederation received 27% support from the 18-39 age group, second only to a joint opposition slate
Poland: 2,500 NATO soldiers participate in Lagoon-23 military exercise near Vistula Spit canal
Polish Navy ships use Vistula Spit Canal for first time during military exercise
EU ban on internal combustion engine reveals absurdity of decision-making in Brussels, says Polish climate minister
Polish Climate and Environment Minister Anna Moskwa criticized the European Commission for playing to German interests
Russians allowed to compete in Olympics reveals an IOC burying its head in the sand
The International Olympic Committee is facing a historic challenge over admitting Russian athletes to compete in next year’s Paris Olympics, writes Mirosław Żukowski for Rzeczpospolita paper
Hungary, Poland reject ‘extremely dangerous’ EU natural gas cutback extension
“Brussels is once again stealthily taking powers away from member states,” said Hungary’s top diplomat
Czechs go on a shopping spree in Poland
Beer is the only popular product that is cheaper in Czechia than in Poland
Polish Border Guard detains Georgian national suspected of smuggling people from Belarus
It is believed that the Georgian man organized the crossing of six Iranian citizens being illegally transported from Belarus to Germany
Why Poland’s left-liberal opposition is losing
Despite a number of crises and scandals that have harmed Poland’s ruling conservatives, support for the main opposition party isn’t rising and the conservatives are still ahead, writes columnist Andrzej Krajewski
Which Polish politicians do Poles trust the most?
Poland: President, PM and defense chief are most trusted figures in new poll
By 2040, Poland plans to shift away from coal and invest in renewables and nuclear power
Poland is investing billions in nuclear power and renewables
Union between Poland and Ukraine would be 2nd largest state in Europe, feature most powerful military, argues Foreign Policy magazine
The U.S. magazine argues that a united Poland and Ukraine could be a counterweight to the Franco-German power center in Europe
Two German MEPs are responsible for blocking Poland and Hungary’s share of EU Covid-19 recovery funds
Daniel Freund and Moritz Körner campaigned for the European Commission to block post-Covid recovery funding for both Poland and Hungary
It’s not PiS but those damaging Poland who deserve to be outlawed
Professor Radosław Markowski says Poland’s governing conservative PiS party should be de-legalized for its”fascist” views, claiming this would be accepted by society as de-Nazification was in post-war Germany
Poll: Huge majority in support of actions by Polish border guards
A poll by Social Changes reveals that Poles appreciate and support Polish defense of the border during the hybrid warfare attack from Belarus