http://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:48:11 +0200 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:48:11 +0200 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png http://www.euronews.com http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/20/moscow-sparks-outrage-with-polish-russophobia-show-at-katyn-massacre-site http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/20/moscow-sparks-outrage-with-polish-russophobia-show-at-katyn-massacre-site Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:48:07 +0200 The Russian Military-Historical Society headed by Putin's adviser organised the display at the site where Soviet secret police murdered around 22,000 Polish officers, police and intelligentsia in spring 1940 on Stalin's orders, drawing condemnation. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/20/more-european-countries-cancel-kanye-ye-west-gigs-will-the-eu-tour-go-ahead http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/20/more-european-countries-cancel-kanye-ye-west-gigs-will-the-eu-tour-go-ahead Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:04:14 +0200 Kanye ‘Ye’ West’s upcoming concerts in Poland and Switzerland have been cancelled, as more European countries are turning their backs on the controversial rapper amid a furore over his past antisemitic comments. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/14/thousands-gather-in-poland-for-annual-march-of-the-living-to-remember-holocaust-victims http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/14/thousands-gather-in-poland-for-annual-march-of-the-living-to-remember-holocaust-victims Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:29:27 +0200 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. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/10/poland-frog-patrol-saves-thousands-of-amphibians-during-migration http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/10/poland-frog-patrol-saves-thousands-of-amphibians-during-migration Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:01:24 +0200 Volunteers near Warsaw form a frog patrol each spring, helping thousands of frogs and toads cross a road safely and protect local breeding grounds. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/09/polands-catholic-church-prepares-parishes-as-crisis-centres-amid-war-fears http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/09/polands-catholic-church-prepares-parishes-as-crisis-centres-amid-war-fears Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:38:41 +0200 The Polish Bishops' Conference has established a special working group to develop an action plan in the event of an armed conflict reaching Poland, as "most Poles will first turn to the church for help, and only then to municipal institutions and offices," officials say. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/05/polands-border-with-belarus-sees-decrease-in-illegal-immigration-attempts-by-96 http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/05/polands-border-with-belarus-sees-decrease-in-illegal-immigration-attempts-by-96 Sun, 05 Apr 2026 00:24:17 +0200 The Polish government has announced a significant decrease in the number of attempts to illegally cross the border with Belarus, pointing to the effectiveness of its migration policy and the reinforced activities of its services. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/03/31/a-picture-without-words-polish-theatre-reframes-dorian-gray-through-dance http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/03/31/a-picture-without-words-polish-theatre-reframes-dorian-gray-through-dance Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:31:16 +0200 A play without words, but with a whole lot of emotion. Polish choreographer Piotr Jeznach is reinterpreting Oscar Wilde's classic 'The Picture of Dorian Gray' as primarily a dance performance and it makes you want more. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/26/watch-the-video-pole-and-hungarian-brothers-be http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/26/watch-the-video-pole-and-hungarian-brothers-be Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:22:54 +0100 Donald Tusk has publicly called Budapest's alleged handling of EU secrets a "disgrace” and strongly condemned its growing loyalty to Moscow. This is no longer just a political disagreement; it is a full-blown fracture built up over the years. Let’s take a look at the timeline. http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/26/autocracy-vs-democracy-why-poland-is-a-counterexample http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/26/autocracy-vs-democracy-why-poland-is-a-counterexample Thu, 26 Mar 2026 06:05:09 +0100 The Bertelsmann Stiftung's new transformation index says that the world is becoming increasingly autocratic and existing autocracies are becoming more entrenched. One of the few counter-examples: Germany's neighbour Poland. What is being done differently here. http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/24/nato-eastern-flank-germany-withdraws-eurofighters-from-poland http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/24/nato-eastern-flank-germany-withdraws-eurofighters-from-poland Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:12:51 +0100 Germany is withdrawing its Eurofighters from Poland, bringing an important NATO mission to an end. Around 150 soldiers are returning from Malbork. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/19/fact-check-is-polexit-really-on-the-cards-for-poland http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/19/fact-check-is-polexit-really-on-the-cards-for-poland Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:54:02 +0100 Social media is abuzz with claims that Poles want to leave the EU and that Warsaw is on the cusp of launching the trigger to do so, off the back of a warning by Prime Minister Donald Tusk. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/12/polish-president-nawrocki-vetoes-law-unlocking-44bn-in-eu-defence-loans http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/12/polish-president-nawrocki-vetoes-law-unlocking-44bn-in-eu-defence-loans Thu, 12 Mar 2026 23:40:57 +0100 The bill would have allowed Warsaw to access funds from the EU’s Security Action for Europe (SAFE) programme. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/03/09/the-colossus-next-door-will-the-german-baltic-sea-survive-polands-mega-hotel http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/03/09/the-colossus-next-door-will-the-german-baltic-sea-survive-polands-mega-hotel Mon, 09 Mar 2026 12:52:45 +0100 The tourism industry in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern is looking nervously across the border: in Pobierowo, a "little Dubai" is growing on the Baltic Sea with the Gołębiewski mega hotel. There is great concern that guests and workers are moving away, while the Polish side is investing heavily. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/06/europe-must-urgently-boost-missile-production-eu-defence-chief-warn-as-global-demand-soars http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/06/europe-must-urgently-boost-missile-production-eu-defence-chief-warn-as-global-demand-soars Fri, 06 Mar 2026 12:03:38 +0100 Some 800 US-made missiles have been used in three days across the Middle East, more than Ukraine has made use of over the four winter months. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/02/27/vasectomies-on-the-rise-in-poland-as-fertility-rate-hits-record-low http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/02/27/vasectomies-on-the-rise-in-poland-as-fertility-rate-hits-record-low Fri, 27 Feb 2026 08:00:37 +0100 In Poland, vasectomy is becoming an increasingly popular method of permanent contraception among men. In contrast, female tubal ligation is illegal on request. http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/26/poland-beats-spain-on-income-as-tusk-claims-european-elite-status http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/26/poland-beats-spain-on-income-as-tusk-claims-european-elite-status Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:59:09 +0100 Poland's per capita income calculated in purchasing power parity (PPP) has overtaken Spain as it edges closer to UK levels. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/02/25/polands-debt-on-track-to-breach-100-of-gdp-by-2036-commission-warns http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/02/25/polands-debt-on-track-to-breach-100-of-gdp-by-2036-commission-warns Wed, 25 Feb 2026 18:01:58 +0100 Brussels warns that without spending restraint and structural fixes, Warsaw’s debt trajectory could worsen markedly despite limited short-term risks. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/02/25/poland-marks-four-years-since-russias-invasion-of-ukraine-in-warsaw http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/02/25/poland-marks-four-years-since-russias-invasion-of-ukraine-in-warsaw Wed, 25 Feb 2026 10:18:28 +0100 Crowds in Warsaw marked four years since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, demanding continued Western support and affirming that Crimea is Ukraine. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/02/24/polands-fm-sikorski-criticises-hungarys-ukraine-veto-as-escalation-that-favours-putin http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/02/24/polands-fm-sikorski-criticises-hungarys-ukraine-veto-as-escalation-that-favours-putin Tue, 24 Feb 2026 10:05:53 +0100 Speaking to Europe Today, Poland's top diplomat accused Budapest of escalating its blockade of a €90bn Ukraine loan and Russia sanctions package, warning that Europe must act decisively as US support falters. http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/20/e5-defence-ministers-in-krakow-say-europe-has-woken-up http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/20/e5-defence-ministers-in-krakow-say-europe-has-woken-up Fri, 20 Feb 2026 16:30:44 +0100 European defence ministers of the E5 meet in Krakow, vow stronger support for Ukraine, joint drone production and greater readiness ahead of the Ankara NATO summit. http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/20/poland-prepares-to-mine-russian-border-after-exit-from-ottawa-treaty http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/20/poland-prepares-to-mine-russian-border-after-exit-from-ottawa-treaty Fri, 20 Feb 2026 11:51:20 +0100 Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has unveiled the Bluszcz weapons system, saying Warsaw could lay mines along its eastern border with Russia within 48 hours. http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/09/lithuania-wargames-security-incident-on-russian-kaliningrad-transit-train http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/09/lithuania-wargames-security-incident-on-russian-kaliningrad-transit-train Mon, 09 Feb 2026 18:37:50 +0100 Lithuania staged a drill on Monday involving a Russian train incident in Kaliningrad as tensions rise, while Polish K2 tank exercises boosted NATO’s eastern flank. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/02/05/ukraine-peace-deal-without-kyiv-would-shatter-western-credibility-warsaw-mayor-tells-euron http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/02/05/ukraine-peace-deal-without-kyiv-would-shatter-western-credibility-warsaw-mayor-tells-euron Thu, 05 Feb 2026 18:25:23 +0100 In an interview with Euronews, Warsaw mayor Rafał Trzaskowski warned that ending Russia's war in Ukraine without Kyiv’s full consent would undermine Western unity and embolden authoritarian regimes worldwide. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/02/05/europe-today-eu-seals-90-billion-loan-for-ukraine-as-putins-diplomatic-isolation-deepens http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/02/05/europe-today-eu-seals-90-billion-loan-for-ukraine-as-putins-diplomatic-isolation-deepens Thu, 05 Feb 2026 08:43:01 +0100 Tune in to Euronews' new flagship morning programme at 8 am Brussels time. In just 20 minutes, we bring you up to speed on the biggest news of the day. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/02/02/russia-wants-to-continue-war-in-ukraine-polish-secretary-of-state-tells-euronews http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/02/02/russia-wants-to-continue-war-in-ukraine-polish-secretary-of-state-tells-euronews Mon, 02 Feb 2026 11:33:12 +0100 In an interview with Euronews' morning show Europe Today, Ignacy Niemczycki warned that "Russia is not negotiating with goodwill right now" despite ongoing peace talks. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/02/01/poles-flock-to-frozen-baltic-sea-beach-as-temperatures-plunge http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/02/01/poles-flock-to-frozen-baltic-sea-beach-as-temperatures-plunge Sun, 01 Feb 2026 15:00:57 +0100 Visitors gathered on a frozen beach along Poland’s Baltic Sea coast as extreme cold temperatures created rare winter scenes. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/01/28/its-better-for-poland-to-stay-with-the-zloty-countrys-finance-minister-says http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/01/28/its-better-for-poland-to-stay-with-the-zloty-countrys-finance-minister-says Wed, 28 Jan 2026 17:41:35 +0100 Andrzej Domanski said that that keeping the złoty as the national currency gives the economy greater flexibility at a time of global uncertainty, despite ongoing debates over deeper eurozone integration. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/01/24/the-major-new-travel-hubs-that-are-going-to-change-the-way-we-fly http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/01/24/the-major-new-travel-hubs-that-are-going-to-change-the-way-we-fly Sat, 24 Jan 2026 08:02:22 +0100 From Poland to Ethiopia, these are all the upcoming transport hubs opening over the next decade. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/01/23/rare-ice-ridges-appear-along-baltic-sea-coast-drawing-scientists-attention http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/01/23/rare-ice-ridges-appear-along-baltic-sea-coast-drawing-scientists-attention Fri, 23 Jan 2026 13:35:52 +0100 An extremely rare weather phenomenon called toros has appeared along the Baltic Sea coast, drawing attention from residents and scientists. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/01/19/is-polands-president-promoting-a-bitcoin-platform http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/01/19/is-polands-president-promoting-a-bitcoin-platform Mon, 19 Jan 2026 17:10:58 +0100 A video circulating online appears to show Poland's president endorsing a bitcoin investment platform, but the footage has been taken out of context. http://www.euronews.com/2026/01/15/polands-pm-praises-cyber-defences-after-attempted-attack-on-energy-infrastructure-foiled http://www.euronews.com/2026/01/15/polands-pm-praises-cyber-defences-after-attempted-attack-on-energy-infrastructure-foiled Thu, 15 Jan 2026 17:29:31 +0100 Tusk blamed Russia and urged Parliament to swiftly pass new cybersecurity legislation to strengthen protection against foreign interference. http://www.euronews.com/2026/01/12/polands-former-justice-minister-granted-asylum-in-hungary-amid-abuse-of-power-charges http://www.euronews.com/2026/01/12/polands-former-justice-minister-granted-asylum-in-hungary-amid-abuse-of-power-charges Mon, 12 Jan 2026 17:50:33 +0100 Ziobro is considered the architect of judicial reforms that sparked a standoff between Poland and the EU over rule of law concerns. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/01/09/tiktok-removes-polish-far-right-leaders-videos-after-antisemitism-complaints-in-rare-move http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/01/09/tiktok-removes-polish-far-right-leaders-videos-after-antisemitism-complaints-in-rare-move Fri, 09 Jan 2026 16:32:43 +0100 One of the videos removed from the platform showed Polish politician Grzegorz Braun denying the existence of gas chambers at Auschwitz, one of the largest German concentration camps during World War II. http://www.euronews.com/video/2025/12/30/polish-farmers-stage-nationwide-protests-over-eumercosur-trade-agreement http://www.euronews.com/video/2025/12/30/polish-farmers-stage-nationwide-protests-over-eumercosur-trade-agreement Tue, 30 Dec 2025 21:04:04 +0100 Farmers across Poland held coordinated protests to voice concerns about the planned EU–Mercosur trade deal and its potential impact on domestic agriculture. http://www.euronews.com/2025/12/27/poland-scrambles-fighter-jets-in-the-wake-of-russian-attacks-on-ukraine http://www.euronews.com/2025/12/27/poland-scrambles-fighter-jets-in-the-wake-of-russian-attacks-on-ukraine Sat, 27 Dec 2025 11:53:54 +0100 Civilian airports in Rzeszów and Lublin were temporarily closed in the early hours of Saturday. After several hours, air traffic at both airports was resumed. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/12/26/go-east-poland-now-ranked-among-europes-most-popular-holiday-spots http://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/12/26/go-east-poland-now-ranked-among-europes-most-popular-holiday-spots Fri, 26 Dec 2025 17:21:15 +0100 Poland ranks high among Europeans' favourite destinations for short Christmas and New Year's Eve trips this year, according to Travel and Tour World (TTW), the industry leading global media platform. Its report highlights two Polish cities in particular. http://www.euronews.com/2025/12/23/poland-installs-anti-drone-system-on-belarus-border-amid-rising-security-fears http://www.euronews.com/2025/12/23/poland-installs-anti-drone-system-on-belarus-border-amid-rising-security-fears Tue, 23 Dec 2025 16:53:27 +0100 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. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/12/23/this-mega-airport-in-poland-is-set-to-become-one-of-the-biggest-transport-hubs-in-europe http://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/12/23/this-mega-airport-in-poland-is-set-to-become-one-of-the-biggest-transport-hubs-in-europe Tue, 23 Dec 2025 09:00:08 +0100 Port Polska is envisioned as a gateway to Europe and as one of the largest transport hubs in the region. http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/22/how-poland-emerged-as-a-key-destination-for-turkish-capital http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/22/how-poland-emerged-as-a-key-destination-for-turkish-capital Mon, 22 Dec 2025 14:17:59 +0100 Despite a slowdown in foreign investment, Poland continues to attract international companies. A Turkish entrepreneur tells Euronews why his firm chose the country as its base. http://www.euronews.com/2025/12/20/polish-consulate-in-brussels-vandalised-with-offensive-slogans-during-eu-summit http://www.euronews.com/2025/12/20/polish-consulate-in-brussels-vandalised-with-offensive-slogans-during-eu-summit Sat, 20 Dec 2025 11:29:59 +0100 On Thursday morning, an act of vandalism took place against the Consular Section of the Polish Embassy in Brussels. The building of the Polish diplomatic post was daubed with red paint, and offensive political slogans were displayed on its facade. http://www.euronews.com/2025/12/18/top-eu-court-rules-polish-constitutional-tribunal-not-independent-due-to-political-appoint http://www.euronews.com/2025/12/18/top-eu-court-rules-polish-constitutional-tribunal-not-independent-due-to-political-appoint Thu, 18 Dec 2025 20:58:56 +0100 The Constitutional Tribunal is the highest judicial body in Poland, responsible for checking the compatibility of laws and international agreements with the country's constitution. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/12/16/eastern-flank-watch-defence-project-must-be-prioritised-for-eu-funding-frontline-leaders-s http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/12/16/eastern-flank-watch-defence-project-must-be-prioritised-for-eu-funding-frontline-leaders-s Tue, 16 Dec 2025 17:56:01 +0100 The Eastern Flank Watch is one of four flagship projects pitched by the European Commission to boost Europe's defence, but EU leaders have yet to endorse the proposal, which is currently light on details. http://www.euronews.com/2025/12/16/polish-authorities-foil-islamic-state-inspired-christmas-market-attack-plot http://www.euronews.com/2025/12/16/polish-authorities-foil-islamic-state-inspired-christmas-market-attack-plot Tue, 16 Dec 2025 14:01:53 +0100 A 19-year-old law student at Poland's Catholic University of Lublin has been arrested for allegedly planning a terrorist attack in support of the IS jihadist group. He faces between 12 years and life imprisonment if convicted. http://www.euronews.com/2025/12/13/underground-infiltration-tunnel-for-smuggling-migrants-from-belarus-into-poland-discovered http://www.euronews.com/2025/12/13/underground-infiltration-tunnel-for-smuggling-migrants-from-belarus-into-poland-discovered Sat, 13 Dec 2025 07:15:32 +0100 More than 180 foreigners have illegally entered Poland through a tunnel under the border with Belarus. Most of the migrants have already been detained, the search for the others is still ongoing. http://www.euronews.com/2025/12/11/european-commission-gives-green-light-to-construction-of-first-nuclear-power-plant-in-pola http://www.euronews.com/2025/12/11/european-commission-gives-green-light-to-construction-of-first-nuclear-power-plant-in-pola Thu, 11 Dec 2025 07:30:00 +0100 According to the government, energy from the plant is expected to be cheaper than current alternatives and paves the way for Poland to have a stable and environmentally friendly energy system. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/12/08/did-tusk-say-that-poland-will-pay-for-germanys-world-war-ii-crimes http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/12/08/did-tusk-say-that-poland-will-pay-for-germanys-world-war-ii-crimes Mon, 08 Dec 2025 18:13:27 +0100 Viral claims online have misrepresented Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk's remark that Warsaw would pay for the Polish victims of WWII, and not Germany, amidst an ongoing reparations debate with Berlin. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/12/05/europes-pro-trump-hotspots-which-countries-stand-out http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/12/05/europes-pro-trump-hotspots-which-countries-stand-out Fri, 05 Dec 2025 17:10:55 +0100 How much is Meloni boosting Trump's popularity in Italy? Are the Danes still peeved over Greenland? And what are the most pro-Trump political parties in Europe? http://www.euronews.com/2025/12/05/exclusive-poland-sees-new-influx-of-refugees-arriving-from-western-europe http://www.euronews.com/2025/12/05/exclusive-poland-sees-new-influx-of-refugees-arriving-from-western-europe Fri, 05 Dec 2025 15:15:43 +0100 Polish ambassador Jan Tombiński reports a new trend of refugees arriving from western Europe as Warsaw reviews its asylum regulations and border controls with Germany. http://www.euronews.com/2025/12/04/euronews-exclusive-state-tribunal-for-polands-former-pm-and-members-of-his-government http://www.euronews.com/2025/12/04/euronews-exclusive-state-tribunal-for-polands-former-pm-and-members-of-his-government Thu, 04 Dec 2025 20:25:44 +0100 Three former ministers, including then Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki, are alleged to have committed violations of the law in connection with their official functions. http://www.euronews.com/2025/12/04/poland-invests-23-billion-in-swedish-submarines-to-modernise-navy http://www.euronews.com/2025/12/04/poland-invests-23-billion-in-swedish-submarines-to-modernise-navy Thu, 04 Dec 2025 15:35:50 +0100 Poland is strengthening its presence in the Baltic Sea by investing in modern submarines. In an exclusive interview with Euronews, Lieutenant General Jaroslaw Gromadzinski stressed the importance of this decision for the security of the region and Europe.