Sopot has been twinned with the Israeli city of Ashkelon since 1993.
News
Poland charges three Belarusians and two Ukrainians with espionage
Their actions were consistent with the “modus operandi of Russian intelligence”, says the Internal Security Agency.
We can only do this thanks to your support!
We are an independent, nonprofit media outlet, funded through the support of our readers.
If you appreciate the work we do, please consider helping us to continue and expand it.
Drag queen accused of inciting archbishop’s murder acquitted in Poland
The performer simulated cutting the throat of a blow-up doll featuring the archbishop’s face, days after he made anti-LGBT+ statements.
Polish coal mining giant JSW posts record 7.3bn zloty loss in 2024
The state-owned firm attributed the results to falling coal prices, lower production volumes and the impact of a one-off write-off.
Defence minister condemns director Holland’s claim that Polish border officers are abusing migrants
Agnieszka Holland claimed that Polish border officers are beating migrants and setting dogs on them.
Polish opposition in a pickle over presidential candidate’s “German” gherkins
Rafał Trzaskowski has called on the opposition to apologise for falsely branding a Polish product as foreign.
Polish opposition condemns overturning of licences for conservative TV stations
A court found that the broadcasting regulator “violated procedures” when granting the licences.
Presidential candidate pledges law to ensure “Poles can’t be treated worse than immigrants”
PiS-backed candidate Karol Nawrocki wants Poles to have priority over immigrants in healthcare and education.
Climate activists vandalise and occupy Smolensk air disaster memorial in Warsaw
Last Generation poured a red liquid over the memorial.
Poland detains officials accused of corruptly helping 12,500 immigrants obtain visas
The group allegedly provided false employment information to facilitate entry for immigrants from Asia, Africa and Ukraine.
Controversy over campaign to save grave of Polish football star who switched allegiance to Nazi Germany
Fans have launched a campaign to relocate Ernest Wilimowski’s grave, which is under threat of being demolished.
Poland confirms detention of Indian rationalist wanted on Interpol red notice
Sanal Edamaruku was detained at Warsaw’s Modlin Airport due to an Interpol red notice requesting his extradition to India on fraud allegations.
Polish house price growth slows sharply as government stalls on subsidy scheme
House prices rose by an annual 10.4% in Q4 2024, down from 14.4% in Q3 and 18% in Q1.
US to withdraw military from Ukraine aid hub in Poland
It says the decision will “save US taxpayers tens of millions of dollars a year” and will see NATO and Poland itself take greater responsibility for security.
