Among the participants in the march were not only elderly Holocaust survivors but also former Hamas hostages.
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Ukraine must make compromises to obtain peace with Russia, says Polish president
Andrzej Duda also expressed his “belief that Donald Trump can bring this war to an end”.
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More Poles believe rule of law has worsened under Tusk government than improved
The most common answer, given by 34.8%, was that “the situation has got worse” while only 24.4% said it improved.
Polish resident of border town takes Germany to court over border controls
The measures are intended to prevent illegal immigration, but he says they violate free-movement rules.
Polish farmers hold anti-EU protest in Warsaw
Organisers say they were opposed to “five dictates from Brussels”.
Polish researchers create “Map of Monsters” from regional folklore
Devils, dragons, mermaids and ghosts are among the mythical creatures depicted on the map of Pomerania.
Poland’s minimum wage higher than US federal rate for first time
On 1 January, the minimum wage in Poland rose to 30.50 zloty per hour before tax, which at current exchange rates is $7.37, 12 cents above the federal minimum wage in the US.
Polish sports star comes out as gay in post mourning death of partner
Ski jumper Andrzej Stękała is Poland’s first major male athlete to do so.
President Duda criticises Polish government in final New Year’s speech
He accused Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s government of “causing chaos”, “deepening divisions” and “weakening Polish democracy”.
Poland produced record 29% of power from renewables in 2024
Coal continues to be the main source of electricity, accounting for almost 57% of Poland’s energy mix, the highest proportion in the EU.
Poland begins EU presidency with focus on security
“Security, Europe!” is the slogan of Poland’s six months holding the EU’s rotational presidency.
Poland ends agreement with Russian-based Intersputnik space communication network
The decision is part of Poland’s strategy to “refrain from cooperation with representatives of Russia”.
Polish parliament celebrates Hanukkah amid far-right protest outside
One year ago the same event was attacked with a fire extinguisher by far-right MP Grzegorz Braun.
Electoral commission votes to accept previously rejected opposition financial report
The decision marks the latest twist in a long-running political and legal battle linked to the judicial reforms implemented by PiS itself.
