EU approves €44 billion in SAFE defence loans for Poland
But the issue has prompted a domestic political dispute.
Polish city launches pigeon contraception programme to curb growing numbers
The scheme will involve distributing feed treated with a contraceptive drug in specially prepared feeders.
Polish defence minister cancels “gender training” for soldiers after backlash
The course, titled “human rights and the gender perspective in military operations”, was criticised by the right-wing opposition.
Ukrainian organisation in Poland criticises Russian-born Polish Olympic medallist
“This is a Russian who just a moment ago was representing a country waging a brutal war”.
I would extradite ex-Polish justice minister Ziobro on day one, says Hungarian opposition leader
Péter Magyar’s announcement came shortly after he met with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk.
Baltic Sea at lowest level since records began
The water is 67 cm shallower than normal as a result of weather phenomena.
Record number of Poles travelled abroad in 2025
A record 64% of Poles travelled for leisure purposes, with 44% travelling abroad.
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