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Poland’s only nuclear reactor halts operation amid licensing delay
It produces 10% of the world’s molybdenum-99, a radioactive isotope used in diagnosing cancer.

European Parliament strips Polish opposition politicians of immunity
Mariusz Kamiński and Maciej Wąsik are facing criminal charges for not complying with a ban on holding public office.

Poland signs $2bn air defence deal with US
“This is a sign of trust and an example of the deepening Polish-US partnership,” said the US chargé d’affaires.

Videos of mass Muslim prayers in Poland stir controversy
Right-wing opposition politicians accused the government of allowing mass immigration.

Court rejects request to detain Polish justice minister Ziobro as part of Pegasus investigation
A parliamentary commission want him to be detained for 30 days for allegedly failing to appear for questioning.

No foot and mouth disease detected in Poland but “threat greater than ever”, says agriculture minister
Thousands of cattle have been slaughtered in Slovakia and Hungary following FMD cases there.
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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
“[…] if anyone were to miscalculate and think they can get away with an attack on Poland or any other ally, they will be met with the full force of this fierce alliance.”
NATO’s Secretary General Mark Rutte during his visit to Warsaw.