A visibly injured Father Adrian Mantykiewicz delivered a homily at the abbey where the attack took place.
Society
Poland extends tax rights to same-sex couples with foreign marriages
The decision adds to marital benefits now available in Poland to same-sex couples married elsewhere in the EU.
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Polish school pupils second best at maths in EU
Poland was also third best at reading and the fifth best at science in the latest international PISA study.
Robots “protest” in Warsaw to demand regulation of AI and automation
The human organisers say there needs to be greater public debate over the impact of new technologies on the labour market.
Poland urges EU to deny asylum to migrants who violently cross its borders
Poland has already introduced similar measures of its own on its border with Belarus.
Poland’s oldest operating electric train, 63-year-old “Granny”, returns to the tracks after a refurb
The train has been in operation since 1963.
Poland moves to allow local communities to ban short-term rentals
The growth of such accommodation has prompted a backlash in Poland.
Polish court orders Catholic diocese to compensate child sex abuse victim and priest to apologise
It is one of the largest compensation orders ever issued against Poland’s Catholic church.
Poles eating more meat but drinking less alcohol
The average person in Poland ate 82 kilograms of meat in 2025, which was 7.5% more than a year earlier.
Fundraiser for baby orphaned by speeding driver in Polish city reaches 1 million zloty
The accident has brought anger and calls for action from residents and local politicians.
Poland is terrible at promoting itself – but has never had better press
Daniel Tilles
Politicians should let Poland’s achievements speak for themselves, and support those already telling its story.
Kraków withdraws fireworks ban after negative court ruling
The city argued the ban would improve safety for people and animals, but the provincial governor questioned its legality.
Poland asks EU to fine Meta €250m over scam Facebook ads
It follows a campaign by billionaire Rafał Brzoska over scam adverts that exploit fake images of him and other prominent Polish public figures.
Regulation on recognising foreign same-sex marriages comes into force in Poland
The decision came in response to an EU ruling requiring Poland to recognise such unions.
