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Plans for new Muslim prayer centre in Polish city stir controversy
The group behind the plans say they will meet the needs of Kraków’s growing Muslim community.
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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.
Polish deputy PM hits back at US ambassador’s praise for president’s internet bill veto
The ambassador described the proposed measures, which could have been used against big tech firms, as “anti-American”.
Russia warns against travel to Poland due to “Russophobia” and “persecution”
The Russian embassy says it “strongly recommend that Russian citizens refrain from travelling to Poland unless absolutely necessary”.
“Poland open to its ethnic and religious minorities,” declares president at meeting of community leaders
“I feel responsible for all citizens of Poland, regardless of where they pray or the national minority they come from,” declared Karol Nawrocki.
Polish woman who helped migrants at Belarus border charged with aiding their illegal entry to Germany
A search of her home found dozens of documents belonging to asylum seekers, most of whom had unlawfully left Poland.
Government sends safety handbook to every household in Poland
The guide includes information on what to do in the event of natural disasters as well as military attacks and terrorist threats.
President calls for “Poland without illegal immigrants” at football fan pilgrimage to Catholic shrine
Karol Nawrocki has become Poland’s first president to attend the annual pilgrimage to the country’s holiest Catholic shrine.
Law recognising Silesian as regional language in Poland approved by parliament
A previous such bill was vetoed by former President Andrzej Duda in 2024, and Karol Nawrocki may now do the same.
Poland plans greater support for female athletes after childbirth and protection for referees
The proposed law would extend and increase funding for for elite female athletes after they give birth.
Poland wants to protect school students’ right to choose their own clothes and hairstyle
Pupils should “have the right to shape their own attire and appearance”, says the education ministry.
