The bus was carrying Catholic pilgrims back to Poland.
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Europe’s biggest Virgin Mary statue – taller than Rio’s Christ the Redeemer – unveiled in Polish village
The monument, which towers over the rural landscape at 55.6 metres tall, was funded by a wealthy local couple.
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Poland NATO’s biggest arms importer over last five years
Over 90% of Polish imports have come from South Korea and the United States.
New PiS candidate for PM courts far right but rules out having Braun in Polish government
The selection of Przemysław Czarnek is widely seen as a move in a more hardline direction by PiS.
Polish far-right leader Braun visits Iranian embassy to sign book of condolence for Khamenei
“God bless the Iranian nation,” wrote Grzegorz Braun.
Poland’s opposition PiS party names hardline conservative as prime ministerial candidate
Przemysław Czarnek played a prominent role in the party’s campaign against so-called “LGBT ideology”.
Polish rail operator launches special “unhurried” weekend trips in 1980s trains
The trains will use historical locomotives and refurbished carriages, with dining cars serving traditional Polish dishes.
Ex-head of state energy giant Orlen’s charitable foundation charged over political use of funds
Almost 4.7 million zloty was used to pay for adverts relating to a referendum that the former PiS government called in 2023.
Polish researchers uncover secrets of mummified Egyptian boy using modern scanning
They discovered a piece of papyrus on his chest that may contain his name – though further work is needed to establish that.
US would “strenuously oppose” Poland or other European state developing nuclear weapons, says Pentagon official
Elbridge Colby’s comments came amid growing debate in Poland and Europe about nuclear deterrence.
Poland returns to Greece Jewish objects stolen by Germany during Holocaust
It is the first time that Poland has returned historical objects following a request from a foreign country under Polish restitution law.
Poland launches evacuation of citizens from Middle East
The government estimates that around 10,000 Poles are stranded in the UAE and Oman.
Polish president and central bank chief present “sovereign” alternative to €44bn EU defence loans
Karol Nawrocki and Adam Glapiński claim the plan would be more beneficial than the EU’s SAFE programme.
Polish TV will not show Russian and Belarusian athletes at Winter Paralympics opening ceremony
“Sport cannot justify violence, killing and violations of human rights,” says TVP.
