“We have a large army – the third largest in NATO in terms of numbers – but we must also have a resilient society,” says the defence minister.
Society
Carp in the bath, hay on the table and Home Alone: the most unusual Polish Christmas traditions
Agata Pyka and Richard Greenhill
From talking animals to Macauley Culkin, here are seven of Poland’s most interesting Christmas traditions.
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Poland marks 75th anniversary of “Europe’s last pogrom” of Jews in Kielce
More than 40 were killed following rumours Jews had kidnapped a Christian child.
Scientists criticise Polish opposition’s move to legally protect street cats
A bill proposes recognising free-roaming cats as “an integral part of the urban ecosystem”.
Polish city launches patrol to assist and rebuke tourists
So-called City Helpers will mediate between residents, businesses and visitors.
Polish Supreme Court judge stripped of immunity to face charges over communist-era ruling
The decision was issued by the court’s disputed disciplinary chamber.
Poland introduces free preventive healthcare scheme for over 40s
The system will offer a package of between 8 and 12 test types tailored to each patient.
91-year-old Pole becomes oldest ever World Rally Championship driver
Sobiesław Zasada won the European Rally Championship three times in his heyday.
“Stop financing fascism”: public figures appeal to Polish government after grants to far-right groups
The culture ministry’s “Patriotic Fund” has awarded large grants to far-right groups, including the organisers of the Independence March.
High-school students convicted of insulting Polish president
The teens were filmed shouting “F**k Duda” and vandalising an election poster at a party.
Historic bridge on Polish-German border reopens as bike and foot path
The project aims to boost local tourism and symbolised reconciliation between the two countries.
Poland violated judges’ human rights by firing them without explanation, rules ECHR
The judges were among almost 150 removed by the justice minister in 2017.
Poland’s Catholic church received as many abuse reports since 2018 as in previous three decades
The episcopate today published official figures, and offered an apology to those harmed.
Dozens of gravestones vandalised at Jewish cemetery in Polish city
Polish are investigating after almost 70 gravestones were desecrated overnight.
