- yesterday
Polish prosecution seeks exclusion of third judge in Ziobro’s European Arrest Warrant case
On June 3, the National Prosecutor’s Office asked the Warsaw Court of Appeal to remove Judge Dariusz Drajewicz from an appeal linked to the European Arrest Warrant against former justice minister Zbigniew Ziobro, citing his career history under Ziobro’s oversight.
- yesterday
Poland's child ombudsman ends 25-year ice cream tradition for top students, sparking national backlash
A quarter-century tradition of free ice cream for pupils with top grades in Pszczyna was halted after Poland's child rights ombudsman intervened, drawing sharp criticism from the education minister and triggering a wave of counter-initiatives from media outlets and politicians.
- 2d ago
Poland threatens to strip Zelensky of top honour after Ukraine names unit after UPA partisans
President Karol Nawrocki has asked the Chapter of the Order of the White Eagle to consider revoking the honour from Volodymyr Zelensky, after the Ukrainian leader named a special forces unit after the UPA, whose wartime record includes the massacre of Poles.
- 2d ago
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.
- 2d ago
Poland bans smartphones in primary schools and mandates age checks for porn sites
The Polish government adopted a package of child protection laws on Tuesday, prohibiting smartphones in primary schools from September and requiring online platforms to verify users' age before showing adult content.
- 3d ago
Poland’s prosecutor general moves to arrest opposition MEP Patryk Jaki, who calls the request ‘one of the stupidest in history’
Poland’s prosecutor general has asked the European Parliament to lift the immunity of MEP Patryk Jaki so that he can be arrested and charged with abuse of office. Jaki describes the allegations as absurd and politically motivated.
- 3d ago
IMGW issues thunderstorm warnings across eastern Poland ahead of Corpus Christi long weekend
Poland's meteorological institute has issued first-degree thunderstorm warnings for several eastern and central voivodeships on Tuesday, with forecasts pointing to a prolonged period of unsettled weather through the Corpus Christi long weekend.
- 3d ago
One Year After Nawrocki's Election: Record Vetoes, Unfulfilled Promises, and a Divided Poland
On the first anniversary of his election, President Karol Nawrocki's tenure is marked by a record 33 vetoes, unfulfilled campaign promises, and deep political divisions, with allies praising his assertiveness and opponents accusing him of sabotage.
- 3d ago
Tusk dissolves Civic Coalition's Małopolska structures after Kraków referendum defeat, appoints Niedziela as commissioner
Prime Minister Donald Tusk has dissolved the Civic Coalition's regional structures in Małopolska following the recall of Kraków's mayor, appointing Deputy Speaker Dorota Niedziela to rebuild the party ahead of snap elections in August.
- 3d ago
'Highway to Hel' Returns: FlixBus Revives Poland's Controversial 'Satanic' Bus 666 for Summer 2026
FlixBus is resurrecting the infamous bus line 666 to the Polish seaside town of Hel, a route previously scrapped in 2023 after conservative religious groups condemned its 'satanic' connotations.
- 4d ago
Rok prezydentury Karola Nawrockiego: ambicje nowego lidera prawicy, podzielone społeczeństwo i trzecie miejsce w historycznym rankingu
A year after his narrow election victory, President Karol Nawrocki faces a deeply split public, with 48.2% approving and 50.1% disapproving of his performance. Meanwhile, a historical ranking places him third behind Aleksander Kwaśniewski and Lech Kaczyński.
- 4d ago
Poland threatens to strip Zelenskyy of highest honour after Ukraine names unit after WWII nationalist group
President Karol Nawrocki has called for the Order of the White Eagle to be taken from Volodymyr Zelenskyy after the Ukrainian leader named a military unit after the UPA, a group Poland holds responsible for the WWII massacre of Poles.
- 4d ago
Poland Dispatches Military Medical Plane to Bring Home Student in Coma from Beijing
Poland's defense minister authorized a special military medical flight to evacuate a 24-year-old Polish student from a Beijing hospital, where she has been in a pharmacological coma since mid-April. The aircraft, with a military medical team on board, is set to depart early on June 1.
- 4d ago
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.
- 4d ago
Poland vs Ukraine: Jan Urban names starting XI for Wrocław friendly, Lewandowski leads the line
Poland manager Jan Urban has unveiled his starting lineup for Sunday's friendly against Ukraine at Wrocław's Tarczyński Arena, with captain Robert Lewandowski included despite speculation about his future.
- 4d ago
Jaan Roose walks a 500-metre slackline 180 metres above Warsaw, linking the Palace of Culture and Varso Tower
Estonian slackliner Jaan Roose completed a breathtaking 500-metre walk on a thin line suspended 180 metres above central Warsaw, connecting the historic Palace of Culture and Science with the modern Varso Tower.
- 5d ago
Warsaw lawyer Maciej Z. arrested for false bomb threats targeting Poland's president and foreign minister
A prominent 48-year-old Warsaw attorney, Maciej Z., has been detained after allegedly sending a series of false warnings about planned attacks on President Karol Nawrocki and Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski, triggering major security responses.
- 5d ago
Poland erupts over Zelenskyy's UPA unit honour as President Nawrocki demands stripping of top award
A decision by Ukraine's president to name an elite military unit after 'Heroes of the UPA' has triggered a diplomatic firestorm in Poland, with President Karol Nawrocki calling for Volodymyr Zelenskyy to be stripped of the nation's highest honour.
- 5d ago
Polish Justice Minister Dismisses Rector of Ziobro-Era Academy, Sparking Legal Standoff
Poland's Justice Minister Waldemar Żurek dismissed Michał Sopiński as rector of the Academy of Justice on Friday, citing 'gross and persistent violations of law.' Sopiński immediately rejected the move, claiming a Constitutional Tribunal injunction shields him.
- 5d ago
Poland's Parliament Passes 'Closest Person' Civil Union Law, But Presidential Veto Looms
In a historic first, Poland's Sejm approved a law on the status of the closest person and cohabitation agreements, but President Karol Nawrocki has already signaled he will veto the legislation, rendering the vote largely symbolic.
