However, a majority also support the decision to strip President Zelensky of Poland’s highest honour.
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Poland bans chaining of dogs and cats
President Nawrocki vetoed an earlier version of the bill but has now signed a revised version into law.
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Plans for new Muslim prayer centre in Polish city stir controversy
The group behind the plans say they will meet the needs of Kraków’s growing Muslim community.
Polish government introduces healthier food and vegan options in school canteens
Schools must serve fried food no more than twice a week, cook using seasonal and local products, and include fruit or vegetables in meals.
Poland ends special status of Ukrainian refugees
The new law ends the measures put in place when millions of Ukrainian refugees arrived in 2022.
Polish officials to boycott Paralympics opening ceremony over inclusion of Russian athletes
The International Paralympic Committee this week announced that Russian and Belarusian para-athletes can compete under their national flags.
Polish bishop goes on trial accused of failing to promptly report child sex abuse claims
It is the first time a bishop in Poland has gone on trial in such a case.
Polish defence minister cancels “gender training” for soldiers after backlash
The course, titled “human rights and the gender perspective in military operations”, was criticised by the right-wing opposition.
Ukrainian organisation in Poland criticises Russian-born Polish Olympic medallist
“This is a Russian who just a moment ago was representing a country waging a brutal war”.
Record number of Poles travelled abroad in 2025
A record 64% of Poles travelled for leisure purposes, with 44% travelling abroad.
At least 50 children abused in Catholic diocese in Poland, finds church commission
It also noted that local bishops had repeatedly failed to take action when credible reports of abuse were submitted to them.
Polish team’s pieróg mascot becomes Winter Olympics star
The cooperative for people with disabilities that creates the toy, called Pieroguszka, says it has been overwhelmed with orders.
Record number of gun licences issued in Poland in 2025 as privately owned firearms pass 1 million
The figures continue a rise in gun ownership that accelerated in particular after Russia’s invasion of neighbouring Ukraine in 2022.
Poles’ dislike of Americans, Jews and Ukrainians on the rise, survey shows
But Russians, Belarusians and Roma remain the most disliked national and ethnic groups in Poland.
