Janusz Szymik, who says he was raped hundreds of times by a priest in the 1980s, is seeking 20 million zloty from the archdiocese of Kraków.
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Poland introduces new law against SLAPP lawsuits aimed at silencing critics
“The courts will no longer be a tool for intimidating citizens,” says the justice ministry.
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Number of foreigners granted Polish citizenship rose to new record high in 2025
Over half of recipients were Ukrainians.
Poland recognises a same-sex marriage for the first time
Warsaw complied with a court order to transcribe into its civil registry a marriage between two men that took place in Germany.
Human rights groups urge Poland to stop facilitating US deportations to Ukraine
“Forcibly transferring Ukrainians into an active war zone shocks the conscience and violates international law.”
Polish PM apologises to same-sex couples, pledges to recognise marriages conducted in other EU states
Warsaw’s mayor said his city would already begin recognising same-sex marriages from other EU states.
Anger over techno party at historic palace in Warsaw
The local authorities insist that all necessary permissions for the concert were obtained and that no damage was caused to historic buildings.
Poland records world’s highest growth in ultra-wealthy individuals over last five years
It is also forecast to have the second-highest growth rate in the number of billionaires over the next five years.
Polish town tops EU climate change resilience ranking
Meanwhile, Kraków was ranked joint sixth among large EU cities.
FIFA unveils mascot inspired by Slavic folklore for U-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland
The World Cup will be only the second FIFA tournament hosted in Poland.
Poland detains 123 people in nationwide operation against child porn
Poland’s justice minister welcomed the operation as “a decisive response by the state to crimes against children”.
Around 200 unexploded WWII mines found at university dormitory construction site in Poland
Unexploded ordnance from World War Two is regularly found around Poland.
Polish president seeks national referendum on EU climate policies
The initiative is unlikely to succeed, given that it requires approval from the Senate, where the government has a majority.
Polish education minister hits back at church criticism of school health education classes
The head of the Polish episcopate says the curriculum contains “very problematic content” despite sex education elements being removed.
