Janusz Szymik, who says he was raped hundreds of times by a priest in the 1980s, is seeking 20 million zloty from the archdiocese of Kraków.
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Poland introduces new law against SLAPP lawsuits aimed at silencing critics
“The courts will no longer be a tool for intimidating citizens,” says the justice ministry.
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Poland’s biggest annual charity fundraiser again breaks record
The Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity (WOŚP) raised over 183 million zloty (€43.5 million) by the end of Sunday’s grand finale.
Poland to send hundreds of generators to Ukraine amid winter heating crisis
Russian attacks on energy infrastructure have left many Ukrainians without heat and power.
Youth suicide deaths in Poland rose 27% in 2025
However, the number of suicide attempts declined.
Poland leads EU’s biggest ever synthetic drugs bust
Dozens of arrests have been made, including the alleged ringleaders of the network in Poland.
Polish cities ranked as world’s 4th and 6th most congested in 2025 traffic index
In Łódź, an average commuter loses 135 hours to rush hour traffic a year, while in Lublin the figure is 117 hours.
Poland plans to end special support for Ukrainian refugees
“We can now phase out these extraordinary measures and move from temporary solutions to systemic ones,” says the government.
Polish court rejects couple’s divorce because it was issued by illegitimate judge
The case has highlighted how Poland’s rule-of-law dispute can impact citizens’ everyday lives.
Poland saw EU’s second-fastest growth in tourism in 2025
The number of nights spent in tourist accommodation rose by 7% in Poland, second only to Malta’s 9.9%.
Poles donate millions to provide heating for Ukraine amid winter freeze and Russian attacks
Ukraine’s foreign minister has thanked Poles for their “true solidarity and humanity”.
Poland prepares implementation of EU ruling on recognising foreign same-sex marriages
Documents would use the terms “first spouse” and “second spouse” instead of the current “man” and “woman”.
Andy Warhol works part of Polish museum’s new exhibition on art of Rusyn ethnic group
The Rusyns are from a region that today lies around the borders between Poland, Slovakia, Ukraine, Hungary and Romania.
Poland’s historic Wieliczka Salt Mine received record 1.9 million visitors in 2025
The mine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has bounced back from the lull in tourism caused by the pandemic and war in Ukraine.
