That was the second biggest decrease among 19 global cities included in a new international report.
Ben Koschalka
Polish city of Lublin received record half million foreign visitors in 2025
Brits, Israelis and Americans were the most common visitors from abroad.
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Poland plans greater support for female athletes after childbirth and protection for referees
The proposed law would extend and increase funding for for elite female athletes after they give birth.
Poland wants to protect school students’ right to choose their own clothes and hairstyle
Pupils should “have the right to shape their own attire and appearance”, says the education ministry.
Poland introduces biggest changes to spelling in almost a century
The Council of the Polish Language says the changes will simplify and standardise spelling.
Polish Christmas traditions in prewar pictures
Ben Koschalka
Many customs have remained unchanged for generations, if not centuries.
Diesel prices hit record high in Poland, passing average of 8 zloty/litre for first time
The price of 95-octane fuel is also rising sharply and experts are warning that this is not the end of the increases.
Poland to spend €8.4bn supporting Ukraine refugees in 2022, highest in OECD
Almost 1.4 million refugees from Ukraine registered for temporary protection in Poland, the most of any country.
First Hindu temple opens near Kraków in Poland
The temple will serve a growing Hindu community in Poland and spread knowledge about India’s cultural and spiritual heritage.
Belarus puts imprisoned Polish minority leader on list of terrorists
Andrzej Poczobut has been imprisoned without trial since March 2021.
“Social shop” opens in Polish city to help those struggling with cost of living
The store offers free groceries to individuals and families experiencing hardship, as well as advice on healthy eating.
Poland’s fastest supercomputer launched with blessing from archbishop
Athena is the world’s 105th most powerful supercomputer.
Polish WWII “girl from the photograph” buried in London after being identified in online campaign
Poland’s state historical body, the IPN, last year appealed for help identifying the woman in the 1943 photograph.
Polish education minister retracts statement linking “LGBT ideology” to Nazism after legal action
Przemysław Czarnek linked “LGBT ideology” to Nazism and said that “these people are not equal to normal people”.
