Three Ukrainians were attacked, one of whom was hospitalised with a fractured skull.
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Number of foreigners granted Polish citizenship rose to new record high in 2025
Over half of recipients were Ukrainians.
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Record number of foreigners granted Polish citizenship in 2024
Ukrainians accounted for just over half of recipients.
