Poland

Poland

Poland warns Russia not to ‘whine’ if jets shot down in NATO airspace

Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski issued the warning to Moscow at an emergency session of the United Nations Security Council on Monday.

23/09/2025

Lifestyle

How traditional Polish crocheting is captivating high fashion

Koniaków lace, a unique and imaginative craft passed down through generations, has found its place on global catwalks, impressing top fashion brands, including Dior, Dolce & Gabbana and Magda Butrym.

23/09/2025

Art

Polish Artist Igor Mitoraj's 'Tindaro' sells for a record €1.6 million

One of Igor Mitoraj's most spectacular works, the monumental sculpture "Tindaro", went under the hammer this week at the Polswiss Art Auction House in Warsaw and fetched a record-breaking €1.6 million. This historic return has sparked a renewed interest in the artist and his reflective works.

19/09/2025

Explore

Discover Podkarpackie: Bieszczady hikes, traditional cuisine and Renaissance castle in Poland

In partnership with Polish Tourism Organisation

Forget crowded city breaks, Podkarpackie in south-eastern Poland serves up wild mountain trails, hearty farmhouse cooking and even a night in a Renaissance castle.

19/09/2025

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Discover Suwalszczyzna: wild beauty in Poland’s northeast

Partner content presented by Polish Tourism Organisation

When the noise of everyday life gets too much, respite can be found on Poland’s northeastern edge.

19/09/2025

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Tradition and wilderness in Poland’s Podlasie

Partner content presented by Polish Tourism Organisation

Some places in Poland are difficult to describe in a single word. The northeastern most region of Podlasie is one of them. Here, cultures, religions and traditions intertwine, shaped by centuries of coexistence.

19/09/2025

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Poland beyond the postcards: history, art and wild escapes

Partner content presented by Polish Tourism Organisation

Picturing Poland, you might imagine a medieval square in Kraków or a steaming plate of pierogi dumplings. But this country of 38 million is layered, lively and anything but predictable.

19/09/2025

EuroVerify

Russian propaganda fuels disinformation about Poland drone incursion

At least 19 drones entered Polish airspace earlier this month. While NATO has not yet determined whether the incursion was intentional, a raft of online disinformation has since emerged.

17/09/2025

Poland

Poland detains Belarusian and Ukranian citizens over drone incident

Authorities have questioned the suspects overnight and dismissed the possibility of "massive espionage action".

16/09/2025

Poland

Drone neutralised over government buildings in Warsaw, PM Tusk says

The incident comes at a time of heightened regional tensions following a string of airspace violations.

15/09/2025

Poland

Poland briefly deploys planes in airspace after drone strike threat

Polish and allied aircraft were deployed in a “preventive” operation in Poland's airspace Saturday because of a threat of drone strikes in neighbouring areas of Ukraine. An alert was issued, which lasted around two hours before being cancelled.

13/09/2025

Poland

Russian drone incursion is a threat to Europe, says Polish PM Tusk

Following a National Security Council meeting, Prime Minister Donald Tusk said Poland would receive training from Ukraine on how best to down Russian drones.

12/09/2025

Tech News

What defence tech does Poland have in its arsenal?

Poland has invested billions into modernising its military since the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022, becoming NATO’s biggest spender relative to its economic size.

11/09/2025

Poland

Poland was shooting a cannon at a fly, top general tells Euronews

The use of F-35 aircraft to shoot down drones shows that Poland is not yet ready for mass drone warfare, according to Lieutenant General Jarosław Gromadziński in an interview with Euronews.

11/09/2025

Poland

Poland calls for UN Security Council meeting after drone incursion

Poland on Wednesday became the first NATO member to actively engage with Russian drones since Moscow's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in early 2022. Warsaw said the breach was deliberate.

11/09/2025

Poland

Poland triggers NATO Article 4 after Russia's drone incursion

Polish authorities have recorded and tracked 19 crossings into Polish airspace by Russian drones.

10/09/2025

Poland

Poland downs 'huge number' of Russian drones in 'act of aggression'

Multiple drones were shot down over Poland's airspace during a Russian attack on Ukraine overnight on Wednesday in what the country's central command called "an act of aggression."

10/09/2025

Economy

Poland cuts key interest rate by a quarter point as inflation eases

The country’s annual inflation rate cooled to 2.8% in August, following a peak of over 18% in 2023.

03/09/2025

Poland

Polish far-right politician reveals intersex partner and quits party

Now-former Konfederacja member Dawid Szóstak and model Michalina Manios confirmed they were dating and said they want to "focus on what's important".

02/09/2025

Europe News

Putin can only be kept in check through strong deterrence,VDL says

The European Commission President made the comment during a visit to the Polish-Belarusian border on Sunday.

31/08/2025

Europe News

Record number of foreigners obtained Polish citizenship in 2024

More than half of the 16,342 people who obtained Polish citizenship last year were from Ukraine.

31/08/2025

Poland

Polish Air Force F-16 fighter jet crashes during air show rehearsal

The pilot was killed during training exercises ahead of the Air Show 2025 International Air Show scheduled for the weekend.

28/08/2025

Green News

Poland to build Europe's first small-scale nuclear power plant

Poland’s first small modular nuclear power plant, or SMR, will be built in Włocławek, energy company Orlen announced on Thursday, the first project of its kind in Europe.

28/08/2025

Poland

Flashbang grenade injures Polish soldier in border migrant clash

Poland has faced a migration crisis at its Belarus border since 2021, with Warsaw accusing Minsk of using thousands of migrants from Africa and the Middle East in a hybrid warfare operation, luring them with false promises of EU access.

26/08/2025

Poland

Polish president vetoes bill to extend support for Ukraine's Starlink

Monday's veto will also affect benefits Ukrainian refugees living in Poland receive from the state, as well as limiting their access to child benefits and healthcare.

26/08/2025

Poland

Ukrainian refugees mark Independence Day with mixed emotions

Ukrainian refugees marked Independence Day with mixed emotions. Many are uncertain about returning due to safety concerns, while others cannot return as their homes no longer exist.

24/08/2025