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Europe’s tallest Virgin Mary statue unveiled in Polish village

A 55.6-metre Virgin Mary statue has been inaugurated in a small Polish village, with hundreds attending a ceremony featuring a Mass, traditional music and helicopters scattering rose petals.

15/08/2026

Tech News

Poland forces Starlink U-turn over roaming price hike

SpaceX has reversed a decision to exclude Poland from Starlink's European roaming zone, days before new rules would have doubled prices for Polish users and reignited questions over the company's reliability as Ukraine's wartime lifeline.

14/08/2026

Europe News

Poland detains Russian over 'execution' plot in Warsaw, PM Tusk says

Poland, a NATO and EU member state along the alliance's Eastern flank, has accused Russia of "sabotage" on several occasions since Moscow's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

13/08/2026

Europe News

Poland residents told to be cautious after possible puma sighting

If the big cat is located, authorities say they are not planning to shoot it. The animal is to be tranquillised and then safely captured.

11/08/2026

Earth News

Why Europe’s drought is exposing Poland’s coal addiction

Poland has been forced to reduce output on its coal-fired power plants following critically low water levels in the Vistula River.

07/08/2026

Europe News

Kubkowski completes historic swim across the Baltic in fifth attempt

On Sunday evening, Bartłomiej Kubkowski walked onto the shore in Dziwnów after swimming 160 kilometres uninterrupted from Sweden to Poland, setting a world record, and raising close to €200,000 for the fight against cancer.

04/08/2026

Culture news

Miss Supranational: The contest setting the mark for beauty pageants

Held in southern Poland, Miss Supranational is a beauty pageant you may never have heard of -- but it has quietly grown into one of the world's leading competitions, challenging the dominance of Miss Universe and Miss World.

31/07/2026

Europe News

NATO speaking with Polish authorities after 'Russian missile' crash

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha suggested the object that crashed in Poland was a Russian cruise missile that had been intended to strike Ukraine.

30/07/2026

Europe News

Poland's opposition PiS splits ahead of crucial 2027 elections

PiS leader Jarosław Kaczyński announced that more than 30 MPs had left the party following a bitter power struggle with former Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki. It marks the biggest split in Poland's main opposition party in more than two decades.

24/07/2026

Europe News

Poland jails former Russian opposition activist and wife for spying

According to court documents, Russian citizen Igor R., identified by Russian media as Igor Rogov, was jailed for seven years while his wife Irina was sentenced to three years.

09/07/2026

Travel News

Poland's Route 666 to Hel makes its first journey

The famous 666 bus route to the Polish town of Hel is officially back after being dropped in 2023 over concerns about its satanic associations, delighting curious passengers and tourists.

28/06/2026

Europe News

Kyiv mayor in Gdańsk: Ukraine must follow Poland’s example

Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko told the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Gdańsk that, despite recent diplomatic tensions between the two countries, the atmosphere at the gathering was friendly, and that Ukraine should look to Poland as a model for infrastructure development and modernisation.

26/06/2026

Europe News

Row between Poland and Ukraine over medals intensifies

After Poland’s president stripped his Ukrainian counterpart of the country’s highest state honour, current and former Ukrainian officials are renouncing their own awards.

21/06/2026

Europe News

Bardella meets Nawrocki in Warsaw

French far‑right leader Jordan Bardella on Thursday began a two‑day visit to Poland, seeking meetings with right‑wing and nationalist figures ahead of next year’s French presidential election, after similar trips to Portugal, Italy and Belgium.

19/06/2026

Europe News

Poland arrests suspect in killing of Russian artist critical of Putin

Since it launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Russia has been accused of trying to assassinate its opponents abroad, including targeting exiled activists in France and Lithuania.

18/06/2026

Europe News

Germany and Poland sign defence deal as European power balance shifts

Poland’s importance as a logistics hub for Ukraine, alongside its growing economy and heavy defence investment, has made it a compelling partner for Germany and other core European countries.

17/06/2026

Europe News

Russian artist critical of Putin shot dead in Poland, officials say

Skrepetsky was known for his sometimes provocative caricatures, which targeted prominent Russian political figures ranging from Putin and Soviet leader Joseph Stalin.

16/06/2026

Culture news

Play inspired by Olga Tokarczuk stories at Teatr Polski

A series of short stories by Olga Tokarczuk form the basis of "Open Your Eyes", a pioneering production directed by Igor Gorzkowski and currently bein staged at the Polish Theatre in Warsaw. Marcelina Burzec went to meet the cast.

02/06/2026

Culture news

What happened when Poland's most famous Donald met George Clooney

When Donald Tusk met George and Amal Clooney this week during the ImpactCEE'26 conference in Poznan the moment swiftly went viral as the Polish leader ingratiated himself with the Hollywood star.

15/05/2026

Europe News

Poland's wanted ex-minister confirms he fled to US from Hungary

Hungary's new Prime Minister Péter Magyar, who was sworn in on Saturday, said that Hungary would no longer protect people wanted elsewhere.

11/05/2026

Destinations

What to see and do in Kraków – Europe’s ‘best leisure destination’

This Polish city offers affordable flights, board and dining, alongside stunning hikes, historical architectural landmarks and Renaissance-era works of art.

07/05/2026

Make it Work

EU-funded cooperative gives vulnerable people a new chance

In partnership with the European Commission

In the southern Polish town of Bielawa, a social economy initiative is providing vocational pathways for men facing chronic homelessness and addiction.

29/04/2026

Europe News

Is Europe too late to the metal recycling game?

As the energy transition drives demand for battery metals, European policymakers are scrambling to catch up on recycling and raw material security — decades after the rest of the world got started.

23/04/2026

Europe News

France and Poland discuss boosted defence ties as US wavers on Europe

One theme Macron has repeatedly come back to is a "European preference" for military procurement to ensure greater independence and self-reliance on the continent.

20/04/2026

Poland

Humanoid robot chases wild boars in the Polish capital Warsaw

A humanoid robot named Edward Warchocki went viral after chasing wild boars across a parking lot in Warsaw. The Unitree G1 robot has gained attention in recent weeks for its public appearances and interactions. Developed in China, the robot’s personality is a Polish creation.

16/04/2026

Europe News

Thousands in Poland remember Holocaust at 'March of the Living'

Of the 50 survivors taking part, some had travelled from Israel, organisers said, despite logistical difficulties caused by airspace restrictions associated with the Iran war.

14/04/2026