Victor Ambros says he wants to honour his family “and all those who fought and survived so that I could exist today”.
Alicja Ptak
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.
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Court revokes environmental permit for Poland’s Turów coal mine
The permit was issued in violation of an agreement with the Czech Republic, on whose border the mine is located, found the court.
Zloty returns to pre-pandemic exchange rate against euro after EU funds unlocked
In recent weeks, the zloty has also been rising strongly against other major currencies, including the US dollar, Swiss franc and British pound.
Poland claims success in EU agreement to revise road transport deal with Ukraine
The European Commission has proposed measures to ensure that the agreement does not cause “major disturbances” in EU road transport markets.
Poland signs €1.5bn arms deal with Sweden as it welcomes incoming NATO ally
“This is equipment that has already proven its worth in combat in Ukraine,” says Poland’s defence minister.
Twenty thousand NATO troops join Dragon 24 exercises in Poland
The exercises are a test of the alliance’s deterrence and defence capabilities, including around the Suwałki Gap.
How much grain is Poland importing from Ukraine and Russia?
Alicja Ptak
Imports from Russia doubled in 2023 while those from Ukraine halved. But the former are still a small fraction of the latter.
Court to re-examine case of rescue dog adopted as organ donor
“The verdict will determine whether homeless animals will be a source of spare parts for other animals.”
Poland one of only two EU countries with positive consumer confidence
Poland has also seen the bloc’s largest rise in consumer confidence over the last year.
Polish diplomats say they were pressured to issue visas to Indians under former government
Another witness reportedly admitted to being involved in visa corruption involving the foreign ministry.
Value of new mortgages in Poland passed 10 billion zloty for the first time in January
The figure was five times larger than in the same month a year earlier.
Thousands of farmers protest in Warsaw against EU climate policies and Ukrainian imports
It was the largest demonstration so far during ongoing protests by farmers in Poland.
Ukraine warns of “retaliatory measures” if Poland does not end farmers’ border blockade
The Ukrainian prime minister waited for the Polish authorities at the border but, as previously announced, did not show up.
