Poland recognises a same-sex marriage for the first time
Warsaw complied with a court order to transcribe into its civil registry a marriage between two men that took place in Germany.
Kraków ranked world’s 10th best city for culture by Time Out
Poland’s “cultural heart” is a city “that keeps you exploring”, says the magazine.
Sweden’s Saab signs deal with Polish state defence group PGZ to cooperate in naval sector
The agreement reinforces growing economic and defence ties between Poland and Sweden.
Five detained over brutal attack on Ukrainians in Warsaw as mayor blames right-wing rhetoric
Three Ukrainians were attacked, one of whom was hospitalised with a fractured skull.
Number of foreigners granted Polish citizenship rose to new record high in 2025
Over half of recipients were Ukrainians.
Human rights groups urge Poland to stop facilitating US deportations to Ukraine
“Forcibly transferring Ukrainians into an active war zone shocks the conscience and violates international law.”
Warsaw denies reports of cancelled US troop deployment to Poland
Leading US media outlets have reported that the deployment of almost 4,000 American troops was cancelled at the last minute.
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