However, the number of permits issued fell for the fourth year running, as Poland tightened migration rules.
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Polish far-right leader Braun vandalises Ukrainian monument with hammer
The memorial is dedicated to soldiers from the UPA, which fought against Soviets but was also responsible for massacring Poles.
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Poland grants legal amnesty to citizens who joined Ukrainian armed forces
Normally, serving in a foreign military without consent is a crime punishable by up to five years in prison.
Poland is “Europe’s new great power”, says US ambassador
Thomas Rose hailed Poland as an “ideal ally” for Washington and a “model Europe must follow”.
Poland at particular risk from prolonged Strait of Hormuz closure, shows international report
Its “triple deficit” in energy, public finances and current account makes it especially vulnerable.
Top Polish court orders recognition of foreign same-sex marriage
The case was brought by two Polish men who married in Germany and wanted to have their union recognised in Poland.
Polish court approves extradition of Russian archaeologist to Ukraine
The suspect, Alexander Butyagin, can still appeal, while a final decision on extradition rests with the Polish justice minister.
Apple acquires Polish visual effects firm MotionVFX
Apple is acquiring MotionVFX to add more advanced video editing features to its software.
World’s oldest poster museum reopens in Warsaw after five years
The renovated museum’s exhibition features 240 works spanning 130 years, including from the world-famous Polish Poster School.
Polish government launches “plan B” to sidestep presidential veto of EU defence loans bill
It says the €44bn will still reach Poland, but will be harder to spend without the vetoed law.
Warsaw bans nighttime alcohol sales in shops
A pilot scheme in two central districts showed that police interventions fell 15% at night.
Kraków rated 16th best city in the world by Time Out
The magazine described Poland’s second-largest city as a “real-life fairytale”.
Court upholds jail terms for doctors over death of pregnant woman that sparked mass protests in Poland
Izabela died shortly after the introduction of a near-total abortion ban, which protesters blamed for the tragedy.
Poland is “primary focus of Russian sabotage”, finds international report
Around a fifth of incidents identified by the International Centre for Counter-Terrorism took place in Poland.
