Poland

Poland

Poland experiences increase in DDoS attacks from Russia

According to the Polish Cyber Defence Army, Poland is receiving a high number of DDoS attacks that originate from Russia.

06/03/2024

Poland

Over a dozen injured in Poland after car drove into crowd

A car drove into a group of pedestrians at a crossing in Szczecin, injuring at least 19 and including three children.

01/03/2024

Europe News

Euroviews. The latest EU clean air standards update could benefit Poland greatly

The revised Ambient Air Quality Directive is a great tool for the Polish government to swiftly shift from the costly smoggy past to a clear new era, with happier and healthier people in tow, Weronika Michalak

29/02/2024

Poland

Polish farmers take to streets of Warsaw

Thousands of farmers took to the streets of Poland's capital in the most recent demonstrations opposing food imports from Ukraine and EU agricultural policies.

28/02/2024

Poland

Poland extends Ukrainian refugees right to stay until 30 June

Amid concern about reduced aid budgets, humanitarian organisations have joined forces to appeal for continued assistance.

27/02/2024

Poland

Polish farmers block major highway in protest against EU regulations

Farmers in Poland on Sunday blocked a major highway leading to Germany in the latest protest against EU regulations and taxes.

26/02/2024

Health news

Polish lawmakers OK morning-after pill for ages 15 and over

The move was a first step towards the easing of reproductive law in the country.

23/02/2024

Poland

Poland to tighten Belarus border controls in the name of EU security

Poland and Belarus share a 418km border – and a 186km fence separates the two countries at a cost of more than €350 million.

22/02/2024

Poland

Poland to investigate alleged use of spyware by last government

Poland's Pegasus and Illegal Surveillance Committee will convene on Monday, amid allegations the previous government spied on political opponents.

16/02/2024

Destinations

I didn’t know what to expect from Warsaw. Now it’s my favourite city

Struggling to decide on your next city break? Here’s why it should be Warsaw.

10/02/2024

Climate

Can Warsaw become climate neutral by 2050?

The mayor of Poland’s capital, Rafał Trzaskowski, has ambitious goals for climate neutrality in Warsaw

10/02/2024

Poland

Poland signs 'Military Schengen' alongside Germany and Netherlands

Poland continues to grapple with internal and external security challenges, and Russia's behaviour remains the top concern.

09/02/2024

Poland

Euroviews. AI revolution is about to ring in the next chapter of Poland's history

Polish entrepreneurs have quietly driven the AI revolution that has swept the world over the past year. Now our goal is to make Poland one of the 10 wealthiest countries in the world by 2050, Miron Mironiuk writes.

30/01/2024

Poland

Survivors remember the victims of the Nazi death camps at Auschwitz

About 20 survivors from various camps set up by Nazi Germany around Europe laid wreaths and flowers and lit candles at the Death Wall in Auschwitz.

27/01/2024

Poland

Poland's president pardons opposition MPs for a second time

President Andrzej Duda said he made the decision out of concern for the health of the imprisoned politicians - and also because it's what he says Law and Justice party supporters wanted.

24/01/2024

Tech News

Elon Musk visits Auschwitz-Birkenau Nazi German death camp

Musk has faced criticism for subscribing to an antisemitic conspiracy theory and allowing hate messages on his social media platform X

22/01/2024

Poland

Polish opposition party demand the release of two imprisoned members

The two politicians were arrested last week after being sentenced by a Warsaw court to two years behind bars for abuse of power.

16/01/2024

Poland

Poland's president to pardon former politicians arrested on Tuesday

Duda already pardoned them in 2015, though legal experts argued these pardons were illegal at the time.

11/01/2024

Poland

Poland's opposition calls for protests against new pro-EU government

The Justice and Law Party, ousted in recent elections, says the protests are a defense of democracy and free media.

11/01/2024

Business Planet

How are clusters helping Europe's aerospace industry take off?

In partnership with The European Commission

In this episode of Business Planet, we travel to Poland to discover how the Silesian Aviation Cluster is helping more than 100 European firms extend their international reach by sharing knowledge and innovative solutions.

09/01/2024

Poland

Can Tusk disentangle Poland from its last 'authoritarian' rulers?

The former president of the European Council and his coalition cabinet could face an uphill battle in the upcoming months.

08/01/2024

Poland

Companies pull ads from Polish TV station after Auschwitz comments

TV Republika are in hot water after commentators on the station said 'migrants should be sent to Auschwitz or be branded'.

05/01/2024

Poland

Polish farmers continue Ukraine border protest

Long-running demonstrations resume with Poland's truckers calling on Donald Tusk's government for aid.

04/01/2024

Art

Poland replaces Venice Biennale entry made under nationalist PiS party

Poland’s Culture Ministry is replacing the country’s submission to the contemporary art event, which was criticised for echoing the PiS' nationalist agenda.

04/01/2024

Poland

Russia seemingly denies its missile entered Polish airspace

Warsaw said on Friday 'everything indicates' a Russian missile briefly entered its airspace from the direction of Ukraine.

29/12/2023

Poland

Polish president tangles with new government in state media battle

Disagreements over funding are proving to be a headache for newly-elected Prime Minister Donald Tusk.

28/12/2023