The government says the measures are vital to protect Poles from fraud and for national security.
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Polish president vetoes law recognising Silesian as regional language in Poland
Karol Nawrocki argued that Silesian is a dialect, not a language, and said he opposed “creating artificial divisions in our national community”.
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Polish justice minister fined by police for road offence caught during YouTube interview
The incident came to light at the same time as Waldemar Żurek publicly announced a crackdown on dangerous drivers.
Most Poles believe US is no longer a reliable ally, finds new poll
It follows a number of other recent surveys indicating that attitudes towards the US have worsened in Poland under Donald Trump.
Schools close in Poland as temperatures drop below -20°C
In Gdańsk, the Motława River has frozen for the first time since 2011.
Poland’s population decline accelerated in 2025, with 168,000 more deaths than births
It was the 13th year in a row that more people have died than been born in the country.
Nazi documents withdrawn from German auction passed to Poland’s Auschwitz-Birkenau Foundation
The auction was cancelled after international criticism and intervention by Poland’s government.
Lithuania proposes Europe’s first cross-border economic zone to Poland
The project would be located in the strategically important Suwałki Gap on the Polish-Lithuanian border.
Poland to become EU’s last remaining producer of hard coal as Czech mine closes
However, eight member states continue to mine brown coal.
Polish museum appeals for help cataloguing everyday items from prewar Jewish homes
The POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews wants people to send photos and descriptions of objects they have at home.
Poland signs contract for anti-drone system in wake of Russian incursions
“There is no other example in Europe today of this kind of integrated, intelligent anti-drone system,” claims Donald Tusk.
Russians identify Poland and Lithuania as their greatest enemies
62% of Russians see Poland as an enemy and only 2% as a friend.
Poland to manufacture missiles for Norway’s South Korean rocket artillery
Last month, Poland signed an agreement to begin producing missiles for the South Korean Chunmoo system.
Polish foreign minister calls for creation of “European legion”
The idea is less ambitious but more realistic than calls for an entire European army, says Radosław Sikorski.
