It remains unclear what the legal consequences of recognising such marriages conducted abroad will be.
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Kraków ranked world’s 10th best city for culture by Time Out
Poland’s “cultural heart” is a city “that keeps you exploring”, says the magazine.
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Poland’s historic Wieliczka Salt Mine received record 1.9 million visitors in 2025
The mine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has bounced back from the lull in tourism caused by the pandemic and war in Ukraine.
Russia warns against travel to Poland due to “Russophobia” and “persecution”
The Russian embassy says it “strongly recommend that Russian citizens refrain from travelling to Poland unless absolutely necessary”.
Trump is the only leader who can end threat of Russia, Poland’s president tells BBC
Karol Nawrocki also declared that he shared Trump’s concerns about the direction in which the EU is heading.
Polish train and tram maker Pesa buys German rival
The move is intended to help Pesa increase production and expand further into foreign markets.
Law recognising Silesian as regional language in Poland approved by parliament
A previous such bill was vetoed by former President Andrzej Duda in 2024, and Karol Nawrocki may now do the same.
Polish president vetoes “Orwellian” law allowing blocking of online content
But the government says the veto is “not a defence of free speech” but protection for “paedophiles and scammers”.
Opposition to accepting Ukrainian refugees rises to highest ever level in Poland
Almost half (46%) of Poles now oppose receiving Ukrainian refugees, up from 3% in the wake of Russia’s full-scale invasion.
Poland joins UK, France, Germany, Italy and Spain in calling for US to respect Greenland’s sovereignty
Donald Tusk warned Washington against “undermining the essence of NATO” by “threatening another member”.
Poland hopes to introduce measures blocking children from social media this year
The digital affairs ministry says that it is working on tools allowing users’ ages to be verified.
Poland forcibly deported twice as many immigrants in 2025 as in 2024
The government this year pledged to step up deportations of immigrants who break the law.
Poland launches tender for fastest-ever trains, capable of up to 320 km/h
Currently, the fastest trains in Poland are Pendolinos that can reach maximum speeds of 200 km/h.
Poland calls for EU action against AI-generated TikTok videos calling for “Polexit”
“There is no doubt that this was Russian disinformation,” says the government’s spokesman.
