The Polish defence budget, at 4.12% of GDP, is the highest among NATO countries and more than double the alliance’s guideline of 2%.
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Poland starts monitoring opioid prescriptions following fentanyl deaths
Almost 50 cases of fentanyl poisoning have been recorded in Poland so far this year.
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Kurdish woman who miscarried after crossing Belarus border dies in Polish hospital
The 38-year-old is survived by her husband and five children, who have applied for asylum in Poland.
Kaczyński, Le Pen, Orban and other leaders meet in Warsaw to reject EU’s “social engineering”
“As a result of German actions, Europe is moving towards federalisation,” Kaczyński warned fellow right-wing leaders at the Warsaw Summit.
EU becoming “Fourth Reich under German hegemony”, says Polish deputy minister
His remarks follow widespread reports that Jarosław Kaczyński said the same at a closed meeting of his MPs.
Oldest known decorated jewellery from Europe or Asia found in Polish cave
Carbon dating shows that the item dates back around 41,500 years.
Polish MP whose wife died of Covid after they refused to vaccinate urges people to get the jab
Jerzy Materna says he “wanted to play the hero” and was “stupid”,
Polish concert for troops defending border to feature Las Ketchup and Lou Bega
The defence ministry and state broadcaster TVP have co-organised the event.
“Rising energy prices are cost of EU membership,” says Polish deputy PM
Jacek Sasin pointed to the high costs of EU carbon permits, which are particularly heavy for coal-reliant Poland.
Renowned Polish 19th century panorama painting reopen in modernised home
The Racławice Panorama, created in 1893-94, is one of the world’s few remaining examples of what was once a popular genre of art.
Covid vaccination for children aged 5+ to begin this month in Poland
The health and education ministers have sent a letter to parents to encourage them to vaccinate their kids.
Polish firm buys German rubber plant in largest private foreign investment in Poland’s history
The move will make Synthos – which is owned by Poland’s richest man – the second-largest producer in the global synthetic rubber market.
Belarusian KGB used fake Facebook accounts to fuel border crisis with Poland, says Meta
The profiles criticised Poland and accused it of abusing migrants.
EU to toughen asylum rules to help Poland and Baltic states deal crisis at Belarus border
Asylum requests can only be lodged at designated locations and it will be easier to return people whose applications have been rejected.