Access to abortion is tightly restricted in Poland, which has some of the world’s strictest laws.
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US ambassador inaugurates planned Polish-American Centre at Kraków’s Kościuszko Mound
The facility “will serve as a living symbol of friendship, understanding, and transatlantic cooperation”.
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“Don’t blame Ukrainian nation,” says Polish priest injured in deadly knife attack
A visibly injured Father Adrian Mantykiewicz delivered a homily at the abbey where the attack took place.
Poland extends tax rights to same-sex couples with foreign marriages
The decision adds to marital benefits now available in Poland to same-sex couples married elsewhere in the EU.
Zelensky condemns knife attack by Ukrainian at Polish abbey that left priest dead and others injured
Prime Minister Donald Tusk pledged that the perpetrator, who is in police custody, will face the “full severity of Polish law”.
Poland has begun paying benefits to same-sex couples who married abroad
The Court of Justice of the European Union recently ordered Poland to begin recognising such marriages.
Poland’s Catholic church recruits priests from Africa and Asia to stave off vocations crisis
Marcin Choduń
The number of Poles training to be priests has been falling steadily.
American Nobel laureate receives Polish citizenship
Victor Ambros says he wants to “help improve the international position of Polish science”.
Warsaw launches patrols to crack down on improperly parked electric scooters
More than 140 improperly parked scooters have been towed as the city introduced new patrols.
“Don’t be a creep”: Polish ice cream company launches campaign against sexual harassment of staff
Good Lood has empowered its staff to refuse service to customers making inappropriate remarks.
Polish government funds TV campaign on emergency preparedness
Poland has faced growing threats from Russia, including sabotage and airspace violations.
Moose on the loose at Warsaw’s main station brings trains to a standstill
Disruptions lasted over 80 minutes before the animal was tranquilised and sent back to the forest.
Poland issued EU’s third most residence permits to immigrants in 2025
However, the number of permits issued fell for the fourth year running, as Poland tightened migration rules.
Polish train drivers announce go-slow protest after deadly crash at rail crossing
The government has pledged to introduce “very tough” new punishments for those who violate regulations at crossings.
