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Remains of victims of German Nazi concentration camp for Polish children discovered
One of them was a 12-year-old girl who died after being beaten by a guard.
New Trump tariffs could lower Polish GDP by 0.4%, says Tusk
“A severe and unpleasant blow, because it comes from our closest ally, but we will survive it,” said the prime minister.
Poland rejects 12 asylum claims at Belarus border in first week since tough new law
Among those whose nationalities have been reported, all those rejected were from African countries.
Authorities deny opposition claims of threatening behaviour by asylum seekers housed in Polish village
An MP from Poland’s main ruling party accused the opposition of “spreading disinformation” in order to stir up unrest.
Poland hands over accused Russian agent to Ukraine
Ukraine says the suspect was involved in producing propaganda for Russia and organising anti-Ukrainian protests in EU countries.
“Foreign election interference” behind cyberattack on Polish ruling party, says Tusk
The prime minister also claimed that evidence indicates the attack had an “eastern footprint”, an apparent accusation towards Russia or Belarus.
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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
“We need to raise French-Polish relations to the same level as we maintain them with our main partners in the EU: Italy, Spain and Germany.”
France’s ambassador to Poland, Étienne de Poncins, about Polish-French relations.
