Russia says the property is theirs, but the city of Gdańsk rejects that claim.
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Quarter of Poles now favour leaving EU, finds new poll
Among supporters of the right-wing opposition, there is an even split between those in favour and opposed to Polexit.
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Poland launches deposit-refund system for drinks bottles and cans
The system “will allow us to achieve important environmental goals”, says the environment ministry.
Poland detains Ukrainian suspected by Germany of Nord Stream sabotage
The 46-year-old man, a resident of Poland, denies any wrongdoing.
Polish parliament votes to ban keeping dogs on leash at home
The new measures also specify a minimum size for kennels that dogs can be kept in.
Polish opposition calls for Antifa to be designated terrorist organisation
They also called for a new law protecting the rights of Christians, who “are today the most persecuted social group”.
Kraków unveils planned route of Poland’s second ever metro system
The system will consist of two lines stretching over 29 kilometres in total and passing through 29 stations.
Poland and Sweden hold first bilateral military drills in Baltic
The exercises aim to “send a clear signal of deterrence and readiness for joint defence” of the Baltic Sea.
Newly discovered tenth-century skeletons may belong to warriors who served Poland’s first ruler
Mieszko I, who ruled from 960 to 992, led the first Polish state.
Poland’s culture minister calls for Eurovision boycott if Israel participates
“I think we shouldn’t participate if Israel takes part,” said Marta Cienkowska.
Poles’ trust in army reaches record high while trust in church falls to record low
Only 35% of Poles now say they trust the church, down from 58% in 2016.
Germany rebuffs Polish president’s demand for war reparations on Berlin visit
“From a German perspective, this issue has been legally resolved,” said the German president’s spokeswoman.
Poland issues fewest residence permits to immigrants in ten years
The 488,846 permits issued by Poland in 2024 was still the third highest number in the EU.
Poland shoots down Russian drones that entered its airspace in “unprecedented violation”
“This is the first time Russian drones have been shot down over the territory of a NATO country,” notes Donald Tusk.
