The government has pledged to introduce “very tough” new punishments for those who violate regulations at crossings.
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Almost 80% of Poles support helping Baltic states if Russia attacks
The poll follows controversy over comments by a senior opposition figure casting doubt over Poland fulfilling its NATO obligations.
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PM Tusk says Russian Kh-101 missile likely crashed in eastern Poland
According to Ukraine, the object that entered Polish airspace was a Russian Kh-101 cruise missile.
Record number of Poles opposed to Ukraine’s EU membership
Support for Ukraine’s accession remains a majority view but has dropped from 90% after Russia’s 2022 invasion.
Newly sworn-in judge of Poland’s constitutional court stages boycott over blocked colleagues
Sławomir Patyra says taking part in court proceedings would violate his constitutional oath.
Former Polish PM Morawiecki forms parliamentary caucus rival to PiS, deepening opposition split
Mateusz Morawiecki’s allies create new Sejm group while insisting they remain members of the Law and Justice party.
Polish constitutional court rules against regulation allowing foreign same-sex marriage registration
The government says it will ignore the ruling and foreign marriage certificates will continue to be transcribed.
Residents oppose move to add Polish village to list of protected monuments
Ostaszów was established by Nazi Germany in 1936 as an agricultural settlement.
Poland enters race to host EU-backed AI gigafactory
It is bidding to host one of seven planned AI facilities which could attract more than 10 billion zloty in investment.
Poland asks US to extradite former minister Ziobro over criminal charges
The former minister of justice is accused of offences including leading an organised criminal group.
UNESCO adds Poland’s modernist port city of Gdynia to World Heritage List
Gdynia is this year celebrating a century since it was granted city rights.
Polish president obstructs windfall tax on fuel firms’ excess profits, prompting government criticism
The move blocks a revenue stream meant to offset the cost of measures taken to curb rising fuel prices amid the war in Iran.
Poland identifies remains of legendary anti-communist resistance fighter
Mieczysław Dziemieszkiewicz, codenamed “Rój”, led a unit that fought the communists for years after the end of WWII.
Three quarters of Poles support cooperation with Ukraine against Russia despite historical dispute
However, a majority also support the decision to strip President Zelensky of Poland’s highest honour.
