“It is completely unacceptable to apply the death penalty against people of a particular nationality,” says the Polish foreign ministry.
Alicja Ptak
Level of severe deprivation in Poland falls to lowest recorded level of 2%
The figure is down from 7.8% a decade ago.
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Polish state energy giant Orlen overtakes Russia’s Gazprom in market value for first time
Before Russia invaded Ukraine, Gazprom’s market value exceeded €100bn while Orlen’s was under €7bn.
American Nobel laureate seeks Polish citizenship
Victor Ambros says he wants to honour his family “and all those who fought and survived so that I could exist today”.
Polish high-speed Pendolino train starts running in Czech Republic
The service will run between Prague and Bohumín until mid-June, with PKP Intercity ultimately aiming to launch a Warsaw-Prague route.
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.
US would “strenuously oppose” Poland or other European state developing nuclear weapons, says Pentagon official
Elbridge Colby’s comments came amid growing debate in Poland and Europe about nuclear deterrence.
Polish PM accuses opposition of “destabilising” country with false fuel shortage claims amid Iran war
The Polish authorities have confirmed that there is no shortage of fuel.
Poland is “primary focus of Russian sabotage”, finds international report
Around a fifth of incidents identified by the International Centre for Counter-Terrorism took place in Poland.
Polish parliament pledges to take into account judiciary’s picks for council at heart of rule-of-law dispute
The move is an attempt by the government to bypass the president’s veto on reform of the National Council of the Judiciary.
Court rejects attempt to overturn Kraków’s Clean Transport Zone
Since the start of this new, Kraków has placed restrictions on older, more polluting cars.
Poland sees first annual housing price fall since 2013
Previously, Poland had seen some of the fastest-rising property prices anywhere in Europe.
Poland tightens cybersecurity rules targeting non-NATO suppliers
“High-risk” vendors from countries such as China will be barred from sectors of the economy deemed crucial to the functioning of the state.
