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Poland to launch campaign in irregular migrants’ home countries discouraging them from coming
“Our message will be simple: the Polish border is sealed,” says Donald Tusk.

Hundreds in Warsaw demand “equal rights now” for Poland’s deaf community
The protesters brought whistles, pots, and and drums to help themselves “be heard”.

Poland’s Sejm approves bill to cut health contributions for business owners
The move, however, has sparked divisions over healthcare funding.

Polish university lecturer indicted over “inhumane” killing of carp during classes
She is accused of animal cruelty and exposing an animal to unnecessary pain, and could face up to three years in prison.

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.
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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.