- 19h ago
Lambert wins first Łódź Speedway GP, Dudek second; Zmarzlik's 14-final streak snapped
Robert Lambert took victory at the first-ever Speedway Grand Prix round in Łódź, while series leader Bartosz Zmarzlik failed to reach the final for the first time in 14 rounds, finishing sixth.
- 2d ago
CPK board fires CEO Filip Czernicki and deputy as Poland's flagship airport project enters construction phase
The supervisory board of Centralny Port Komunikacyjny dismissed president Filip Czernicki and board member Dariusz Kuś on 30 July, handing interim leadership to Marcin Michalski as the Port Polska megaproject prepares to break ground in September.
- 4d ago
Poland beats Ukraine 3-1 to reach VNL semifinals, Bołądź scores 24 points
Defending champions Poland overcame a second-set stumble to defeat Ukraine 3-1 in the Volleyball Nations League quarterfinals in Ningbo, China. Bartłomiej Bołądź led with 24 points as Poland set up a semifinal clash with Slovenia on Saturday.
- 6d ago
Israeli driver in Łódź deliberately runs over cyclist after confrontation, faces life sentence
A 34-year-old Israeli citizen was arrested after deliberately hitting a cyclist with his car twice on a Łódź bike lane, leaving the victim with open leg fractures. He faces up to life imprisonment.
- 6d ago
Poland's deputy minister sold micro-apartments to brother before steering short-term rental law
Ireneusz Raś, the deputy sports minister who drafted a law on short-term rentals, owned three micro-apartments in a Lodz building now operating as an aparthotel. He sold two to his brother, a priest, and transferred the third to his ex-wife three months before joining government in December 2023.
- 6d ago
Widzew Łódź's big-money signings fail to deliver as Motor Lublin hold them to 2-2 draw in Ekstraklasa opener
Widzew Łódź, heavily reinforced with Karol Świderski and Mario Garcia, could only manage a 2-2 home draw against Motor Lublin in the first round of the PKO BP Ekstraklasa season.
- Jul 20
Poland to test nationwide air-raid sirens on Tuesday in 'ALARM-2026' drill
Sirens will sound across Poland on 21 July between 7:00 and 19:00 as part of the 'ALARM-2026' exercise, testing the country's warning and alerting systems for air-strike threats.
- Jul 11
Zmarzlik third in Malilla, extends Speedway GP lead to five points as Thomsen springs surprise
The Polish six-time world champion finished behind surprise winner Anders Thomsen and Britain's Robert Lambert, widening his advantage over Brady Kurtz with four rounds remaining.
- Jul 9
Russian couple sentenced for espionage and bomb plot in Poland: Igor R. gets 7 years, Irina R. 3 years
A court in Sosnowiec handed prison terms to Igor R. and Irina R. on 9 July 2026 for collaborating with Russia's FSB and sending a parcel containing a cumulative bomb.
- Jul 8
Tadeusz Baranowski, legendary Polish comic book artist and creator of Diplodok, dies at 81
The artist behind iconic characters like Diplodok and Professor Nerwosolek passed away on 7 July, leaving a legacy that shaped generations of Polish readers.
- Jul 4
Ukraine's Fedorow resigns as defence minister, blasts military leadership as protests erupt in Kyiv
Mychajlo Fedorow stepped down after a power struggle with Commander-in-Chief Olexandr Syrskyj, accusing him of blocking reforms and undermining morale. Hundreds protested in Kyiv as parliament confirmed a new prime minister.
- Jun 19
President Nawrocki signs six bills into Polish law, covering taxes, crisis management and free speech
President Karol Nawrocki enacted six pieces of legislation on Friday, including tax simplifications, a military medical academy and a law shielding participants in public debate from litigation aimed at silencing criticism.
- Jun 16
Father charged after 3-year-old son found alone on third-floor window sill in Łódź while he walked dog
A 3-year-old boy in just a diaper was spotted standing on the third-floor window sill of a Łódź apartment block, throwing objects out while his father was out walking the dog. Police forced entry and rescued the child; the father now faces up to five years in prison.
- Jun 15
Polish daily horoscopes for the week of 15 June: Fire signs get an energy boost, while earth signs seek stability
Multiple Polish outlets have published their daily and weekly horoscopes for the period around 15 June, pointing to a burst of energy for Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius, financial promise for Cancer, and emotional crossroads for Pisces.
- Jun 13
Poland striker Karol Świderski agrees terms with Widzew Łódź as club negotiate €1m fee
Karol Świderski is on the brink of a return to Poland’s top flight after seven years abroad, having agreed personal terms with Widzew Łódź. The clubs are now finalising the transfer fee, expected to be around €1 million.
- Jun 3
Poland mandates helmets for cyclists and e-scooter riders under 16, with fines for parents
New road traffic rules that took effect on 3 June 2026 require all cyclists, e-scooter riders and personal transport device users under 16 to wear a helmet, backed by fines for parents and guardians.
- May 31
IMGW Issues First-Degree Thunderstorm and Flood Warnings for Most of Poland on Monday
Poland's meteorological institute has issued first-degree warnings for thunderstorms, heavy rain, and potential flooding across the majority of the country's voivodeships, with the most severe conditions expected in the south.
