The last time a veto was overturned by parliament was in 2009 under President Lech Kaczyński.
Notes from Pawland
Polish president signs fur farm ban into law but vetoes prohibition on chaining up dogs
The ban on fur farming will have an eight-year transition period and offer compensation to breeders.
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Man surprised to find colony of bats inhabiting shoes he left on balcony
Local animal services believe the bats had planned to hibernate there following a recent cold turn in the weather.
Sheep in nappy spotted on Polish high-speed train
The incident has prompted debate over the welfare of the animal.
Researchers report progress in effort to boost Poland’s only native turtle species
Biologists in Łódź want to reintroduce European pond turtles in the region, where they are believed to be extinct.
Polish parliament votes to ban keeping dogs on leash at home
The new measures also specify a minimum size for kennels that dogs can be kept in.
Escaped bison found eating garden plants in Polish village
The animal, named Pojar, escaped an enclosure and has now been returned safely to its owner.
Polish city becomes first to deploy drones against mosquitoes
Officials say drones can reach less accessible areas and apply anti-mosquito sprays more effectively.
Record number of pets travel on Polish trains in first half of 2025
Nearly 240,000 pets went on tail-wagging journeys on Polish trains in the first half of the year.
African wild cat on loose after escaping Polish village
Sasza’s owner has appealed to local residents to report sightings but not approach the animal.
Guide dog receives honorary diploma at Polish university
The black Labrador, named Melisa, accompanied psychology student Anna Zielińska throughout her time at SWPS University.
Scientists unearth 17-million-year-old crocodile ancestor remains in Polish mine
The tiny fragment of skin armour represents the northernmost known occurrence of this type of reptile from that period.
Europe’s oldest zoo animal, Marta the alligator, turns 95 in Poland
Marta has outlived the typical lifespan of her species by decades.
Polish city plants flowers to tackle wild boar problem
Species such as hyacinths appear to repel wild boars due to their intense scent.
