- Jun 29
RCB sends midnight carbon monoxide alert amid heatwave, triggering public anger and debate
A nationwide SMS alert warning of carbon monoxide poisoning during the ongoing heatwave was sent to millions of Poles around midnight, drawing criticism over its timing even as firefighters reported hundreds of CO-related incidents.
- Jun 29
Former CBA agent worked for Zondacrypto chief, triggering foundation split, media reveal
Artur Chodziński, a once-trusted CBA officer under the PiS government, worked for Przemysław Kral, the head of the troubled crypto exchange Zondacrypto, according to a joint investigation by Onet and TVN24. The revelation sparked a conflict inside the Frontline Foundation, which Chodziński co-founded with former intelligence chiefs.
- Jun 16
Poland’s CYBERSEC 2026: AI deepfakes, 15-year-old hackers, and a €3bn gigafactory bet define the firewall moment
At Katowice’s CYBERSEC Expo & Forum, experts painted a picture of a country tech-savvy yet vulnerable, grappling with surging attacks, a rushed NIS2 overhaul, and a €3 billion AI gigafactory race.
- Jun 12
Collapsed exchange Zondacrypto, accused of Russian ties, helped write Polish crypto law via bank lobby
The now-collapsed exchange Zondacrypto, which PM Tusk later called a vehicle for Russian mafia, was admitted to the Polish Bank Association in 2024 and its CEO wrote comments that shaped the national cryptoasset law.
- Jun 11
Ekstraklasa releases 2026/27 fixture list: Lech starts title defence against Cracovia, six Kraków derbies scheduled
The Polish top-flight season will kick off on 24 July 2026 with defending champions Lech Poznań hosting Cracovia, while newly promoted Wisła Kraków face GKS Katowice at home.
- Jun 11
Katowice rail hub paralysed after cable cut during works; 43 trains delayed by 1,983 minutes
A severed power cable during investment works at Katowice main station knocked out traffic control on Tuesday evening, forcing manual switch operations and triggering cancellations across the Silesian network.
- Jun 7
Mirra Andreeva wins Roland Garros at 19, becoming the youngest Paris champion since Monica Seles in 1992
The 19-year-old Russian defeated Poland's Maja Chwalinska 6-3, 6-2 in 82 minutes on Court Philippe-Chatrier, securing her maiden Grand Slam trophy.
