The move blocks a revenue stream meant to offset the cost of measures taken to curb rising fuel prices amid the war in Iran.
Daniel Tilles
Poland identifies remains of legendary anti-communist resistance fighter
Mieczysław Dziemieszkiewicz, codenamed “Rój”, led a unit that fought the communists for years after the end of WWII.
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Poland bans chaining of dogs and cats
President Nawrocki vetoed an earlier version of the bill but has now signed a revised version into law.
Polish opposition PiS party set to split, with over 30 MPs being expelled
A group centred around former Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki refused to sign a pledge of loyalty demanded by the party.
Poland appoints new human rights commissioner
The opposition argued that Sylwia Gregorczyk-Abram’s ties to the current ruling coalition make her unsuitable for the non-partisan role.
President to swear in new judge to Poland’s disputed constitutional court
President Nawrocki, however, continues to refuse to swear in four other judges chosen by parliament.
Germany deploys soldiers to Poland to help reinforce eastern borders
“United, we will prevail,” wrote the General Staff of the Polish Armed Forces.
Poland launches first of 11 planned “community forests” around major cities
The plans aim to give residents a place for recreation and contact with nature while also reducing logging.
Archaeologists uncover synagogue in Warsaw Jewish cemetery destroyed by Germans in WWII
The cemetery served what was, until the Holocaust, the second-largest Jewish population of any city in the world.
Attempted illegal border crossings from Belarus to Poland down over 98% this year
In the first half of 2025, there were 15,500 attempted illegal crossings; this year the figure fell to 235.
Poland welcomes Zelensky’s five-point plan for resolving dispute over WWII massacres
Ukraine has pledged to open historical archives and allow more exhumations to take place.
President vetoes legal rights for same-sex couples in Poland
Karol Nawrocki argued that such a move would threaten the institution of marriage, which is enshrined in the constitution.
Tusk: Poland will host international military exercises to prepare for Ukraine security guarantees
Prime Minister Donald Tusk also declared Poland’s willingness to permanently host more troops from allied countries.
Poland uses DNA testing to identify victims of WWII Ukrainian massacres for first time
“After more than 80 years, families are receiving the answer they have awaited for generations,” says Poland’s culture minister.
