The fate of the monument has been subject to a long-running legal and political battle in Rzeszów.
Daniel Tilles
Polish president “doesn’t like” Trump inviting Putin to G20 but will still attend summit
“If it were up to us, Russia should be isolated in all international forums,” says President Nawrocki’s chief foreign policy aide.
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Poland asks EU to fine Meta €250m over scam Facebook ads
It follows a campaign by billionaire Rafał Brzoska over scam adverts that exploit fake images of him and other prominent Polish public figures.
Polish far-right leader charged with Holocaust denial for calling Auschwitz gas chambers “fake”
Denying Nazi crimes is a criminal offence in Poland that carries a prison sentence of up to three years.
Poland’s Mesko signs €1.9bn deal to supply Piorun air-defence systems to four NATO countries
It is the largest ever order for Pioruns, which have been in demand since proving their worth in Ukraine.
Ukraine to establish new national pantheon as Poland warns against honouring massacre figures
President Zelensky reiterated that “only Ukrainians will decide who is a hero to us”.
New official tasked with promoting Poland criticised over error-strewn, potentially AI-generated report
The document mislocated major Polish cities and included bizarre language mixing Polish and English.
Polish government proposes middle-class tax cuts funded by increased rates for wealthiest
The changes would lower taxes for an estimated 3.5 million people with around or slightly above average earnings.
Warsaw Uprising veteran and activist Wanda Traczyk-Stawska dies aged 99
In her later years, Traczyk-Stawska became a vocal advocate for the rights of women and disabled people.
Poland “99% sure” fugitive opposition politician is in pro-Russian breakaway region of Moldova
Marcin Romanowski’s whereabouts have been unknown since he fled Hungary, where he previously held asylum.
FedEx-led €7.8bn takeover of Polish delivery giant InPost wins EU approval
InPost has expanded rapidly in recent years through its pioneering use of parcel lockers.
Twelve killed as Polish coach crashes in Hungary
The bus was carrying Catholic pilgrims back to Poland.
Europe’s biggest Virgin Mary statue – taller than Rio’s Christ the Redeemer – unveiled in Polish village
The monument, which towers over the rural landscape at 55.6 metres tall, was funded by a wealthy local couple.
Polish PM confirms he wants his “right-hand man” to be made constitutional court judge
The move has generated controversy given the government’s pledge to “depoliticise” the court.
