Poland to make private TV stations “strategic firms”, allowing blocking of sale to “hostile” states
A businessman linked to Viktor Orbán – an ally of Poland’s opposition – is reportedly seeking to buy TVN.
Polish state energy giant Orlen halts petrochemical plant project launched under former government
Billions have already been spent on the planned plant but Orlen says halting the project now will save the firm from likely losses.
Poland climbs 22 places in fertility treatment ranking after change in government
State funding for IVF was restored by the new, more liberal ruling coalition after it came to power at the end of last year.
President picks new chief justice of Poland’s disputed constitutional court
Bogdan Święczkowski served as a senior prosecutor under the former PiS government and is seen as a close ally of then justice minister Zbigniew Ziobro.
US Holocaust Museum adds names of 3,000 Jews helped by Polish diplomats to database
The Polish consulate in Switzerland issued fake Latin American documents to help recipients survive under German occupation.
Polish ruling party’s presidential candidate outlines aims on abortion, defence and economy
Trzaskowski pledged to end Poland’s “embarrassment on the international stage and medieval anti-abortion law”.
Janusz Waluś, killer of anti-apartheid leader Chris Hani, deported to Poland from South Africa
The 71-year-old, who served almost 30 years in prison, was pictured landing in Warsaw on Saturday.
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EDITOR’S PICKS
“Bakeries are springing up everywhere”: Georgian migration to Poland booms
Siôn Pennar
In every year since 2018, Poland has granted more Georgians first residence permits than any other EU country.
Poland’s growing investments abroad are bucking global trends
Olivier Sorgho
In 2023, Poland saw a 64.5% increase in FDI outflows, marking a third consecutive year of growth.
New UK exhibition of Polish-Romani artist presents vivid snapshots of Roma life
Maja Lorkowska-Callaghan
Małgorzata Mirga-Tas’s textile collages depict the life, history and customs of Roma communities.
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QUOTE OF THE WEEK
“This is a testament to Poland’s dynamic development in space technology.”
European Space Agency director general Josef Aschbacher about the first ever Polish mission to the International Space Station.
