The city argued the ban would improve safety for people and animals, but the provincial governor questioned its legality.
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Polish Olympic Committee chief detained over links to collapsed crypto firm
Radosław Piesiewicz has denied reports he received a €40,000 watch from the head of the crypto firm.
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Polish far-right figures celebrate Russia Day at Russian embassy
They praised Russia’s “path of development”, blamed “globalist forces” for the war in Ukraine, and called for a “normalisation” of Polish-Russian relations.
Poland records biggest rise in Global Peace Index
Poland’s rise was driven mainly by stronger ties with its neighbours.
Poland’s public debt passes EU’s 60% of GDP limit for first time
Poland is already under the EU’s excessive deficit procedure due to its deficit exceeding the 3% threshold.
Nawrocki issues record 37th veto – more than any other president in Polish history
In just 10 months since taking office, Nawrocki has overtaken the 35 vetoes issued by Aleksander Kwaśniewski in his 10 years as president.
Polish parliament approves bill banning streaming of illegal, abusive and degrading acts
The legislation is intended to clamp down on what is known in Poland as patostreaming (a portmanteau of “pathological” and “streaming”).
German parliament debates relations with “equal partner” Poland
Politicians from all parties hailed Poland’s growing importance as a partner – and some even held it up as a “model” to follow.
Polish sports drinks firm Oshee expands partnership with Spanish football league
The agreement will include promoting Oshee in Spain itself, where the company – which already operates in over 50 markets – is planning to begin selling its products.
Prosecutors name Moroccan migrant suspected of killing Polish soldier in border attack
The 2024 death of Mateusz Sitek caused outrage in Poland and prompted the government to further toughen border security measures.
Number of foreign workers in Poland rises 7.2% to 1.14 million
The nationalities that saw the largest rise in numbers were Colombians and Indians.
Poland seizes over a tonne of heroin in major port bust
It is one of Poland’s largest anti-drug operations in recent years.
Russia waging “full-scale cognitive war against us”, warns Poland’s foreign minister
Radosław Sikorski also said that there is a “Russian fifth column” operating in Poland.
End to tradition of free ice cream for top pupils in Polish town sparks political controversy
An ice-cream parlour decided to stop rewarding children for good grades after an intervention from the commissioner for children’s rights.
