- 2h ago
Żabka checkout error triggers random discounts, forces store closures across Poland
A technical error in Żabka's promotional system caused random high discounts on products Sunday, prompting some franchisees to shut stores temporarily while the company worked to fix the issue.
- 9h ago
Storms tear off roofs, topple trees across Poland; over 1,000 firefighter interventions
Violent thunderstorms and wind gusts exceeding 100 km/h swept across Poland on Saturday, tearing roofs from buildings and prompting more than a thousand emergency call-outs, with the hardest-hit regions of Wielkopolska and Mazowsze bearing the brunt.
- yesterday
Warsaw falls silent for the 82nd anniversary of the 1944 Uprising as sirens mark the 'W' Hour
At exactly 17:00 on 1 August 2026, sirens wailed across Warsaw and the city came to a standstill for one minute, marking 82 years since the outbreak of the Warsaw Uprising against German occupation.
- 3d ago
Lech Poznań squanders 4-1 lead, crashes out of Champions League qualifying to Aarhus on penalties
A 4-1 first-leg advantage evaporated at Stadion Poznań as AGF Aarhus forced extra time and won 4-3 on penalties, sending the Polish champions into Europa League qualifying instead.
- 6d ago
Body Worlds creator Gunther von Hagens dies at 81, his body to be plastinated per his wishes
The German anatomist known as 'Doctor Death' died July 24 in Heidelberg after a cerebral haemorrhage. His family confirmed his body will be plastinated using the preservation technique he invented in 1977.
- Jul 26
Seven & i Holdings abandons Żabka deal as talks fail to reach terms
The Japanese retailer ends negotiations to acquire a stake in Żabka, one of the largest convenience chains in Central and Eastern Europe, citing inability to agree terms with the seller.
- Jul 25
Lech Poznań held to goalless draw by Cracovia in flat Ekstraklasa season opener
Polish champions Lech Poznań started the 100th Ekstraklasa season with a 0-0 home draw against Cracovia on Saturday, failing to convert possession into goals at Stadion Miejski.
- Jul 23
Polish prosecutor moves to detain MP Michał Woś and strip immunity from Łukasz Mejza in twin cases of alleged fraud and obstruction
On 23 July 2026, Prosecutor General Waldemar Żurek filed two requests with the Sejm: one to detain and forcibly bring in PiS MP Michał Woś after he skipped four summonses, and another to lift the immunity of former PiS MP Łukasz Mejza over EU-funded training projects.
- Jul 21
Mistrzowie Smaku 2026 voting begins: customers pick Poland's top chefs, waiters, and venues ahead of Poznań gala
Customers across Poland are voting for their favourite chefs, waiters, and eateries in the Mistrzowie Smaku 2026 plebiscite, with a gala finale set for 23 September at the POLAGRA trade fair in Poznań.
- Jul 20
Poznań: 60-year-old beaten after defending Ukrainian teen on tram; police search for suspects
A 60-year-old man was punched and kneed in Poznań on 17 July after he intervened when three men verbally abused a Ukrainian teenager on a tram. Police have secured CCTV footage and are working to identify the suspects.
- Jul 17
Lech Poznań beats Górnik Zabrze 3-1 to win record seventh Polish Super Cup as Kubicki injury adds to Górnik's midfield woes
Lech Poznań came from behind to defeat Górnik Zabrze 3-1 in the Polish Super Cup on 16 July, securing a record seventh title, while Górnik lost midfielder Jarosław Kubicki to a suspected broken wrist ahead of their Champions League qualifier against Fenerbahce.
- Jul 16
Patient charged 1,350 zł for parking after three-day hospital stay in Poznań; hospital to refund
Mykola Studzinskyi drove himself to the ER with heart problems, was admitted for three days, and emerged to a 1,350 zł parking bill. After hours stuck at the barrier, he paid nearly half his monthly wage; the Poznań hospital now says it will cancel the charge.
- Jul 14
Lewandowski joins Chicago Fire on two-year deal, puts Poland future on hold
The Polish striker, 37, was introduced on Tuesday after signing a two-year contract and could debut Thursday against Vancouver Whitecaps. He said he will decide on his international future after settling in the United States.
- Jul 14
Young puma captured in Polanów after roaming near homes; quarantine begins at Poznań Zoo, origin still a mystery
A young female puma that had been roaming the forests near Polanów in northwestern Poland was safely captured on Sunday and is now under quarantine at the Poznań Zoo.
- Jul 13
Slaven Bilic returns as Croatia head coach after 14 years, replacing Zlatko Dalic following World Cup exit
The Croatian Football Federation (HNS) confirmed the appointment on Monday, replacing Zlatko Dalic who resigned after a last-32 defeat to Portugal at the 2026 World Cup.
- Jun 30
President Nawrocki proposes June 28 as state holiday for anti-communist opposition
President Karol Nawrocki submitted a bill to the Sejm to establish June 28 as a public holiday honoring activists and victims of communist repression. The initiative was announced during the 70th anniversary of the Poznań 1956 protests.
- Jun 29
Motorcyclist falls near Polish defence minister's convoy in Poznań, no injuries reported
A motorcyclist fell after braking suddenly near the government convoy of Deputy Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz on Sunday evening. No one was injured and the convoy continued its journey.
- Jun 23
University of Warsaw and Jagiellonian University tie for first in Poland's 2026 Perspektywy ranking
The 27th edition of Poland's most comprehensive higher education ranking sees the University of Warsaw and Jagiellonian University share the top spot, while vocational schools see a new leader in Koszalin.
- Jun 23
Bus collides with tram in Poznań, four injured; coach fails to yield at Serbska-Naramowicka junction
A coach drove into the path of a tram in Poznań on Monday, injuring four people and derailing the tram. Police say the bus driver failed to give way.
- Jun 16
Two men charged after hitting Poznań mayor Jacek Jaśkowiak with cream cake during council session; face up to three years in prison
Two men, aged 40 and 22, were charged with insulting a public official and violating bodily integrity after throwing a cream cake at Poznań mayor Jacek Jaśkowiak during Tuesday's city council session. The act, classified as hooligan misconduct, carries a penalty of up to three years in prison.
