They want to make it easier for countries to expel foreign criminals and stop “hostile states instrumentalising migrants”.
Society
Ukrainian ambassador criticises Polish presidential candidate’s opposition to NATO membership
Vasyl Bodnar called Karol Nawrocki’s stance “unacceptable” and said that it “plays into Russia’s hands”.
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Polish neighbourhood ranked among “coolest in the world”
Zabłocie in the Polish city of Kraków made it onto the list compiled by Time Out magazine.
Russian accounts spreading flood disinformation in Poland to sow panic, says government
In the first four days of the floods, there was a 300% increase in detected disinformation, says the digital affairs ministry.
Polish city of Lublin named as European Capital of Culture for 2029
Lublin hopes that the prestigious title will help the city raise its profile, boost the economy and support local culture.
Climate change made Central Europe floods more likely and more intense, finds study
Human-induced climate change is responsible doubling the likelihood of extreme rainfall and for a 7% increase in their intensity.
New chapter for Ukrainian refugee children as tens of thousands start to attend Polish schools
Christiaan Paauwe and Alicja Ptak
A change in the law has led to around 40,000 new Ukrainian pupils attending school.
Lack of recognition for same-sex unions in Poland violates human rights, rules European court
Poland has left same-sex couples “in a legal vacuum”, found the European Court of Human Rights.
Polish pizzeria ranked among world’s best 100
It was rated the 97th best pizzeria in the world and 20th best in Europe.
EU chief announces billions in support for flood-hit Central European countries on Poland visit
Ursula von der Leyen met with the leaders of Poland, Austria, Slovakia and the Czech Republic in the Polish city of Wrocław.
Polish public, businesses and charities rally to help flood victims
Donation campaigns have collected money and humanitarian aid, while many businesses are offering products and services free of charge.
Kraków announces plans to build metro system
Construction of the metro – which would be only the second in Poland – is scheduled to begin in 2028.
Poland deploys military police to protect evacuated flood zones from looters
Anyone caught stealing from victims of the disaster “will be severely punished”, says the defence minister.
Poland announces 1 billion zloty support fund for flood victims
Up to 10,000 zloty in immediate aid will be available as well as larger amounts for long-term reconstruction.
