Poland has been running sizeable budget deficits in recent years as it boosts social spending and ramps up defence investment.
Alicja Ptak
Polish opposition politician to face trial over Pegasus spyware purchase
Michał Woś, who faces up to 10 years in prison, says he is a victim of “political repression” by the current government.
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Poland’s education ministry settles with parents who sued over IVF comments in school textbook
The book likened IVF to “human production” or “breeding” and asked “Who will love children produced this way?”
Warsaw has Europe’s sixth worst traffic, finds global study
A typical driver in Warsaw spent 70 hours stuck in traffic in 2024.
Polish Putin film using AI to generate Russian leader’s face set for premiere
Patryk Vega, who is best known for films about the criminal underworld, decided to focus on “Russia’s biggest gangster”.
Polish researchers create “Map of Monsters” from regional folklore
Devils, dragons, mermaids and ghosts are among the mythical creatures depicted on the map of Pomerania.
Poland’s minimum wage higher than US federal rate for first time
On 1 January, the minimum wage in Poland rose to 30.50 zloty per hour before tax, which at current exchange rates is $7.37, 12 cents above the federal minimum wage in the US.
Poland produced record 29% of power from renewables in 2024
Coal continues to be the main source of electricity, accounting for almost 57% of Poland’s energy mix, the highest proportion in the EU.
Poland ends agreement with Russian-based Intersputnik space communication network
The decision is part of Poland’s strategy to “refrain from cooperation with representatives of Russia”.
Viking remains at medieval burial site in Poland confirmed by DNA testing
Researchers describe the finding as “remarkable” and hope they can lead to a better understanding of the Viking presence in Poland.
Family suffer cannabis poisoning after accidentally cooking Christmas dinner with grandma’s hemp oil
“It really was just an unfortunate mistake,” says the late grandmother’s husband.
Polish city urges residents to share leftover Christmas food
Almost 5 million tonnes of food are wasted in Poland each year.
Majority of Poles now favour ending war even at cost of Ukraine losing territory or independence
Only 31% think it is best for Ukraine to “continue fighting and not make any concessions to Russia”.
Poland introduces “landmark” new civil defence law
“We have a large army – the third largest in NATO in terms of numbers – but we must also have a resilient society,” says the defence minister.
