The World Cup will be only the second FIFA tournament hosted in Poland.
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Poland signs agreement with EU for €44 billion in SAFE defence loans
Poland is the first of 19 member states to sign a SAFE agreement and the largest recipient of funds under the programme.
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Poland to cut VAT on fuel as diesel prices hit all-time high
The government hopes the cuts will lead to a 1.2 zloty/litre drop in price.
EU Parliament strips Polish far-right leader of immunity to face Holocaust denial charge
He will also be charged over various antisemitic, anti-Ukrainian and anti-LGBT incidents during last year’s presidential election campaign.
Poland’s wealth gap to EU average narrows to record low level
GDP per capita adjusted for cost of living has reached 81% of the EU average, up from 44% three decades ago.
Poland sees rise in organised crime by Russian-speaking gangs from ex-Soviet states
Last year saw a 44% rise in foreigners charged in organised crime cases, with over 80% of suspects Russian-speaking.
Polish government moves forward with proposed digital tax on Big Tech firms
But the proposal, which has been criticised by the US, faces a potential veto by President Nawrocki, a Trump ally.
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”.
“We love Hungary but hate Putin”: Polish president visits Orbán ahead of Hungarian elections
The meeting was strongly criticised by Poland’s own government.
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.
Ruling does not mean Poland will recognise all foreign same-sex marriages, says human rights commissioner
Much will still depend on whether and how the government changes regulations.
Three bison killed in Poland after being hit by train called “Bison”
Once hunted to extinction in the wild, bison are now booming in Poland – leading to more contact with humans.
Poland launches scheme to protect bears and their human neighbours
A newly appointed team will monitor and track bears and respond to sightings.
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.
