The number of hate crimes rose by over 40% in the first half of 2025.
Daniel Tilles
Poland confirms Russians will not be allowed to compete in ski jump World Cup event in Zakopane
The Court of Arbitration for Sport last month ruled that Russians should be allowed to compete as neutral athletes in Olympic qualification events.
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Polish parliament to host first ever Christmas meal for homeless and others in need
“We want parliamentary to be an open place for citizens and for people to feel that it is their place.”
New Polish ruling coalition outlines plans to introduce same-sex unions
“The law on civil partnerships should have been passed a long time ago, it’s already the 21st century,” says Szymon Hołownia.
Polish president signs law on funding IVF despite appeal from church
It was the first time the conservative president was called on to approve legislation passed under the new, more liberal government.
Decision to disband Ukraine border blockade overturned by Polish court
One of the protest leaders says they now plan to resume the blockade on Monday.
Warsaw mayor bans commemoration of nationalist who assassinated Poland’s first president
Eligiusz Niewiadomski assassinated Gabriel Narutowicz on 16 December 1922.
Tusk announces “Christmas present” of first €5bn in EU funds to be paid to Poland this year
Ursula von der Leyen said she “welcomes [Tusk’s] commitment to put the rule of law at the top of the government agenda”.
Constitutional court blocks new Polish government from making changes to public media
The incoming ruling coalition has promised major reforms of state media, which became a mouthpiece for the former ruling party.
Political leaders join Hanukkah ceremony in Polish parliament after far-right MP’s attack
“This is the true face of Poland,” said Michael Schudrich, the chief rabbi.
Poland’s near-total ban on abortion violated pregnant woman’s rights, finds European court
She had to travel abroad to terminate her foetus, which had been diagnosed with Down syndrome.
Tusk’s new Polish government sworn in by President Duda
“We come from different political camps but I am open to cooperation,” Duda told the new government.
Who’s who in Poland’s new government
Daniel Tilles
We profile every minister and outline the challenges they will face.
Far-right MP expelled from Polish parliament after spraying Hanukkah candles with fire extinguisher
Grzegorz Braun’s actions have been condemned across the political spectrum.
