Defence, healthcare and the energy transition are among the spending priorities.
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Polish “vampire” burial sheds light on 17th-century efforts to keep the dead in their graves
The remains of a teenage girl were found with a padlock fastened to her toe and a sickle placed across her neck.
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US confirms continued “strong military presence” in “model ally” Poland
However, the Pentagon’s spokesman stopped short of confirming that there would be no reduction in troop numbers in Poland.
Polish PM hits out at “outrageous” US decision to grant visa to fugitive ex-justice minister
Donald Tusk’s comments came after Reuters reported that a senior US official intervened to ensure that Zbigniew Ziobro received a visa.
James Bond fans launch fundraiser for statue of supervillain Blofeld in his Polish “hometown”
The city of Gdynia, which Ian Fleming made Blofeld’s birthplace, is supporting the plan.
Poland to establish Europe’s first centre for servicing Abrams tank engines
There is “no better proof of the durability, reliability and long-term outlook of Polish-US cooperation”, says PM Donald Tusk.
Poland should “rethink relations” with Israel and Ukraine after zero points at Eurovision, says opposition
“The fact that our singer received zero points from both Ukraine and Israel is scandalous.”
Second Polish city follows Warsaw’s lead in recognising foreign same-sex marriage
It remains unclear what the legal consequences of recognising such marriages conducted abroad will be.
Polish parliament selects members of disputed judicial body despite constitutional court injunction
The vote was declared “illegal” by the opposition.
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.
Sweden’s Saab signs deal with Polish state defence group PGZ to cooperate in naval sector
The agreement reinforces growing economic and defence ties between Poland and Sweden.
Five detained over brutal attack on Ukrainians in Warsaw as mayor blames right-wing rhetoric
Three Ukrainians were attacked, one of whom was hospitalised with a fractured skull.
Number of foreigners granted Polish citizenship rose to new record high in 2025
Over half of recipients were Ukrainians.
Poland recognises a same-sex marriage for the first time
Warsaw complied with a court order to transcribe into its civil registry a marriage between two men that took place in Germany.
