The suspect, a 19-year-old Pole, had become “infatuated with Islam” and wanted to carry out an attack on behalf of Islamic State.
Daniel Tilles
Poland’s president signs bill facilitating coal mine closures and compensation for miners
The measures are seen as a key part of Poland’s transition towards cleaner forms of energy.
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Abandoned 19th-century fortress near Warsaw to be turned into hotel
Initially constructed by Napoleon, Modlin Fortress was later expanded by Poland’s Russian rulers.
Poland’s Gdańsk named UNESCO City of Literature
It is the third city in Poland to receive the title.
Anti-Ukrainian activist charged in Poland for inciting hatred and pro-Russian symbols
The man, known online as “Nazar”, regularly posted anti-Ukrainian and anti-Israeli videos on TikTok.
Polish president appoints “ambassador for historical diplomacy”
Karol Nawrocki has appointed his former PhD supervisor, Grzegorz Berendt, to the position.
Polish government approves bill providing state-funded assistants for disabled people
Up to 100,000 disabled people would benefit, as well as up to half a million of their family members.
Proportion of young Poles living with parents rises to almost 40%
That is up from a figure of 29% recorded in 2005.
Polish president’s office seeks criminal charges against justice minister
Waldemar Żurek’s actions are “very likely a crime”, says the head of President Karol Nawrocki’s office.
Request to lift legal immunity of former Polish justice minister Ziobro filed to parliament
He is accused of 26 crimes, including leading a criminal group and abusing his powers for personal and political gain.
Security service chief appeals to Ukrainians in Poland not to work as paid Russian agents
Russia regularly recruits Ukrainians in Poland to carry out espionage and sabotage.
Polish opposition suspends former ministers over suspect land sale
The land was sold despite being designated for a major transport infrastructure project.
Polish far right criticises introduction of Ukrainian as option in high-school leaving exams
From this school year, Ukrainian can be chosen as a foreign language.
Poland secures return of stolen artwork that appeared for auction in Denmark
Its Danish owners agreeing to hand the work back to Poland after learning its provenance.
