Prime Minister Donald Tusk read out a message sent to him by a Polish army medic who served in Afghanistan.
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Poland expels 15 Russians and Belarusians who tried to take part in Karate World Championships
The 11 Belarusian citizens and four Russians had entered Poland on tourist visas.
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Poland condemns attack by Israeli settlers on delegation that included Polish diplomats
The incident has likewise been condemned by France, Belgium and the EU, as well as Israel’s own foreign minister.
Poland drops proposal to criminalise providing help to illegal migrants following outcry
Critics said the law could have exposed volunteers helping migrants to up to three years in prison.
Everything you need to know one year ahead of Poland’s parliamentary elections
Daniel Tilles
Polling suggests the outcome is too close to call.
Kraków’s new mayor withdraws patronage of LGBT+ equality march
Łukasz Gibała, who has been supportive of LGBT+ rights in the past, argues that the event has become too “partisan”.
New Polish constitutional court judge takes oath in defiance of president
The new judge, Maciej Berek, was recently described by Prime Minister Donald Tusk as his “right-hand man”.
Israeli producer had access to data harvested by Poland using Pegasus spyware, say prosecutors
Investigators are examining the purchase and use of Pegasus under the former government.
US wants Poland to join G20 “as soon as possible”
“Poland’s economic growth and growing leadership position in the international arena make it an ideal participant,” says the State Department.
Independent beats PM Tusk’s candidate in Kraków mayoral election
Łukasz Gibała won at the fourth attempt, having previously stood in every mayoral election since 2014.
Polish parliament approves ban on nighttime alcohol sales in shops
All forms of advertising alcohol will also be prohibited.
Poland detains senior managers from state oil giant Orlen over pre-election fuel price cuts
Orlen was accused of lowering prices in 2023 to benefit the campaign of the then-ruling PiS party.
Reports claim Trump tried to change Poland’s government. What do we know?
It recently emerged that the US president met with Poland’s defence minister earlier this year.
Polish president backs down and approves government’s windfall tax on fuel companies
The government immediately moved to reintroduce subsidies on fuel prices for consumers.
