Poland’s opposition PiS party names hardline conservative as prime ministerial candidate
Przemysław Czarnek played a prominent role in the party’s campaign against so-called “LGBT ideology”.
Poland NATO’s biggest arms importer over last five years
Over 90% of Polish imports have come from South Korea and the United States.
New PiS candidate for PM courts far right but rules out having Braun in Polish government
The selection of Przemysław Czarnek is widely seen as a move in a more hardline direction by PiS.
Polish far-right leader Braun visits Iranian embassy to sign book of condolence for Khamenei
“God bless the Iranian nation,” wrote Grzegorz Braun.
Polish rail operator launches special “unhurried” weekend trips in 1980s trains
The trains will use historical locomotives and refurbished carriages, with dining cars serving traditional Polish dishes.
Ex-head of state energy giant Orlen’s charitable foundation charged over political use of funds
Almost 4.7 million zloty was used to pay for adverts relating to a referendum that the former PiS government called in 2023.
Polish researchers uncover secrets of mummified Egyptian boy using modern scanning
They discovered a piece of papyrus on his chest that may contain his name – though further work is needed to establish that.
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