The 488,846 permits issued by Poland in 2024 was still the third highest number in the EU.
Daniel Tilles
Ukraine calls for “urgent action” from Poland after vandalism of church
Poland’s foreign ministry has condemned the incident but suggests it could be a “provocation” intended to stir tensions.
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Poland releases additional funds for asylum seeker support after surge in numbers
Over 6,000 asylum seekers are receiving social assistance in Poland, up from an average of 3,900 last year.
Polish firm launches potato-scented perfume
Its founder says the scent is “a tribute to the down-to-earth and rugged charm of Polish markets”.
Opposition PiS party announces merger with smaller ally Sovereign Poland
The merger will take place this Saturday, says PiS deputy leader Mariusz Błaszczak.
President Duda refers government’s constitutional court overhaul to constitutional court
Few had expected the president, an ally of the former ruling PiS party, to sign the bills.
Poland identifies remains of 17 victims of Nazi-German occupation and postwar communist regime
Identification documents for the victims were handed to members of their families at a presidential palace.
School religion classes should be compulsory for all students, says Polish cardinal
“Without knowledge of Christianity, it will be difficult for young people to understand the modern world.”
Leaders of Polish abortion protests acquitted of causing “epidemiological threat” during pandemic
One of the leaders was also acquitted of insulting a police officer and of publicly praising the crime of vandalising churches.
Poland cautiously welcomes Ukrainian plans to search for victims of WWII massacres
“This is good news and a step in the right direction but we expect decisions, not plans.”
Polish opposition politician stripped of European immunity to face criminal charges
The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe approved the decision by a majority of 85 votes to 23.
Too few volunteers to create planned “Ukrainian Legion” in Poland, says defence minister
The legion is supposed to be made up of Ukrainians living in Poland, who would be trained and then sent to defend their homeland.
Polish ruling coalition accused of cronyism in appointments to state gambling firm
News of the allegedly political appointments has been met with criticism not only from the opposition but also from within the ruling camp.
Polish airline LOT apologises to disabled BBC journalist forced to crawl to toilet
Frank Gardner, the BBC’s security correspondent, was on a short-haul flight from Warsaw to London.
