The gains stem largely from the benefits of joining the European single market, say analysts.
Society
NGOs raise concern over decision by Polish PM’s equal treatment office to fire worker after childbirth
The government’s plenipotentiary for equality has disputed that the official was fired.
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Warsaw bans nighttime alcohol sales in shops
A pilot scheme in two central districts showed that police interventions fell 15% at night.
Kraków rated 16th best city in the world by Time Out
The magazine described Poland’s second-largest city as a “real-life fairytale”.
American Nobel laureate seeks Polish citizenship
Victor Ambros says he wants to honour his family “and all those who fought and survived so that I could exist today”.
Polish rail operator launches special “unhurried” weekend trips in 1980s trains
The trains will use historical locomotives and refurbished carriages, with dining cars serving traditional Polish dishes.
Poland launches evacuation of citizens from Middle East
The government estimates that around 10,000 Poles are stranded in the UAE and Oman.
Polish TV will not show Russian and Belarusian athletes at Winter Paralympics opening ceremony
“Sport cannot justify violence, killing and violations of human rights,” says TVP.
Court upholds jail terms for doctors over death of pregnant woman that sparked mass protests in Poland
Izabela died shortly after the introduction of a near-total abortion ban, which protesters blamed for the tragedy.
Poland rules out evacuation of citizens from Middle East but sets up helpline
The foreign ministry has advised Poles in the region to “remain calm and ensure their safety”.
Polish city of Lublin received record half million foreign visitors in 2025
Brits, Israelis and Americans were the most common visitors from abroad.
Court rejects attempt to overturn Kraków’s Clean Transport Zone
Since the start of this new, Kraków has placed restrictions on older, more polluting cars.
Putin, Lukashenko and Trump most distrusted world leaders in Poland, Zelensky most trusted
Emmanuel Macron and Giorgia Meloni are the second and third most trusted.
Polish politicians clash over rapid EU membership for Ukraine
The speaker of parliament said Poland would help Ukraine join “as soon as possible”, but even some of his allies pushed back.
