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Europe News

Sunday elections in Krakow yield two rival candidates for mayor

In May, a grassroots initiative in Krakow led to a referendum that ousted the then mayor, Aleksander Miszalski which set a nationwide precedent. On Sunday, Krakow voted again and it is now clear who will face off in the second round.

28 September 2026

Art

Dogs know more than humans: Artists reimagine Poland's Silesia region

Silesia as a holiday resort? A collection of artists have come together to portray the Polish coal capital in many ways. In a new exhibition Michał Prażmo portrays the region as a quirky venue for dogs and aliens, while others fill it with symbols, faith and ties across generations.

7 September 2026

Europe News

Polish authorities urge caution as porcupines spread near Warsaw

Porcupines have appeared in Mazovia and are increasingly visiting gardens and even homes. Authorities are searching for more and urging caution. How did these exotic animals end up in Poland?

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.

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Europe News

'Sea cannibal' spreads in Baltic, threatening native species

Resembling a jellyfish, glowing in the dark, and even eating its own young, the comb jelly Mnemiopsis leidyi is one of the strangest sea creatures and is spreading ever more aggressively throughout the Baltic Sea.

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.

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.

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.

Europe News

European Economic Congress opens with focus on self-sufficiency

In the midst of growing geopolitical and economic uncertainty for the continent, the latest iteration of the European Economic Congress began in Katowice on Wednesday with a focus on economic survival.

World News

Experts warn of rapid loss of water in the Baltic Sea

At the beginning of February, the water level in the Baltic Sea dropped sharply. Experts tell Euronews it is a result of climate change.

22 February 2026

Poland

Polish president slams EU as 'fading star' and warns of Russian threat

One of Russia's goals, in addition to persecuting its own citizens, "is territorial expansion, mass murder and attacks on civilian targets, including hospitals and schools," the Polish president said.

16 January 2026

Poland

Polish ex-minister facing prosecution granted asylum in Hungary

Ziobro is considered the architect of judicial reforms that sparked a standoff between Poland and the EU over rule of law concerns.

12 January 2026

Poland

Poland sets up anti-drone system on Belarus border amid security fears

Poland installed the first cluster of anti-drone defence systems on a new observation tower near the Belarus border as the government strengthens security. Over 6,000 personnel to spend Christmas on border duty.

23 December 2025

Europe News

Poland charges former registry employee with spying for Russia

Authorities allege the man provided Russia with intelligence from 2017 to 2022, while he was working in the archives of the Warsaw municipality’s civil registry.

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.

Earth News

Report exposes key players spreading climate disinformation

A new report has revealed how political figures, fossil fuel interests and foreign states are shaping climate denial worldwide.

Culture news

Skeleton of medieval knight found at former Polish ice cream shop

An unusual discovery has been made beneath the now defunct, iconic ice cream parlour 'Teddy' in Gdańsk. It is the skeleton of a medieval knight, who has been christened the 'Gdańsk Lancelot'.

Europe News

Poland ends its EU presidency, leaders take stock of successes

Poland is ending its presidency of the European Union. The country has presided over EU Council meetings since 1 January 2025. "Your presidency has been difficult, but you have made it," said Ursula von der Leyen to Donald Tusk at a press conference in Brussels on Thursday.

Europe News

Who is Poland's newly elected president, Karol Nawrocki?

The conservative candidate beat liberal Rafał Trzaskowski with a narrow 50.89% of the vote in the presidential election runoff on Sunday.

Europe News

'Many reject those he welcomed' - Polish LGBTQ+ community on pope

Pope Francis will be associated by many of the faithful with his support for marginalised groups. This approach - while converging with the Gospel in the most profound way - was not much reflected in the conservative teachings of the Church in Poland.

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