The decision adds to marital benefits now available in Poland to same-sex couples married elsewhere in the EU.
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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”.
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Polish government approves recognition of foreign same-sex marriages
The decision marks a historic change in a country that still does not allow same-sex unions to be concluded under domestic law.
Polish far right proposes law banning adoption of children by same-sex couples
It says that the measures will “protect the youngest from depravity” and “exploitation”.
Plans launched for Natural History Museum in Warsaw
Poland is a rare example of a major European country that does not have a dedicated national natural history museum.
James Bond fans launch fundraiser for statue of supervillain Blofeld in his Polish “hometown”
The city of Gdynia, which Ian Fleming made Blofeld’s birthplace, is supporting the plan.
Poland should “rethink relations” with Israel and Ukraine after zero points at Eurovision, says opposition
“The fact that our singer received zero points from both Ukraine and Israel is scandalous.”
Second Polish city follows Warsaw’s lead in recognising foreign same-sex marriage
It remains unclear what the legal consequences of recognising such marriages conducted abroad will be.
Kraków ranked world’s 10th best city for culture by Time Out
Poland’s “cultural heart” is a city “that keeps you exploring”, says the magazine.
Five detained over brutal attack on Ukrainians in Warsaw as mayor blames right-wing rhetoric
Three Ukrainians were attacked, one of whom was hospitalised with a fractured skull.
Number of foreigners granted Polish citizenship rose to new record high in 2025
Over half of recipients were Ukrainians.
Poland recognises a same-sex marriage for the first time
Warsaw complied with a court order to transcribe into its civil registry a marriage between two men that took place in Germany.
Human rights groups urge Poland to stop facilitating US deportations to Ukraine
“Forcibly transferring Ukrainians into an active war zone shocks the conscience and violates international law.”
Polish PM apologises to same-sex couples, pledges to recognise marriages conducted in other EU states
Warsaw’s mayor said his city would already begin recognising same-sex marriages from other EU states.
