Despite earlier reports speculating Russian hacking, the digital affairs ministry says it was probably “kids messing around”.
Ben Koschalka
Poland records highest ever temperature as European heatwave moves east
A figure of 40.5°C (104.9°F) was recorded in the town of Słubice on Sunday afternoon.
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Poland launches scheme to protect bears and their human neighbours
A newly appointed team will monitor and track bears and respond to sightings.
World’s oldest poster museum reopens in Warsaw after five years
The renovated museum’s exhibition features 240 works spanning 130 years, including from the world-famous Polish Poster School.
Polish-born director wins Oscar for best animated short film
Maciek Szczerbowski and Chris Lavis won the Academy Award for “The Girl Who Cried Pearls”.
Warsaw has cut harmful air particulates by almost half since 2010, finds new study
That was the second biggest decrease among 19 global cities included in a new international report.
Polish city of Lublin received record half million foreign visitors in 2025
Brits, Israelis and Americans were the most common visitors from abroad.
Hundreds protest evictions from church-owned properties to develop hotel in historic Kraków district
Residents and cult businesses in the city’s famous Kazimierz district would be affected.
Polish government introduces healthier food and vegan options in school canteens
Schools must serve fried food no more than twice a week, cook using seasonal and local products, and include fruit or vegetables in meals.
Ukrainian organisation in Poland criticises Russian-born Polish Olympic medallist
“This is a Russian who just a moment ago was representing a country waging a brutal war”.
Baltic Sea at lowest level since records began
The water is 67 cm shallower than normal as a result of weather phenomena.
Owner of Polish hotel that hosted anti-Ukrainian far-right leader to donate proceeds to Ukraine
Władysław Grochowski condemned the “extremism” of Grzegorz Braun’s party.
Polish museum appeals for help cataloguing everyday items from prewar Jewish homes
The POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews wants people to send photos and descriptions of objects they have at home.
Polish city steps in to ensure survival of iconic 1950s café
Kraków has obtained the rights to the Rio coffee bar’s name and logo and is now auctioning off the lease.
