The growth of such accommodation has prompted a backlash in Poland.
Society
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.
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Poland bans chaining of dogs and cats
President Nawrocki vetoed an earlier version of the bill but has now signed a revised version into law.
Police and park rangers step up joint patrols in Poland’s Tatras after series of tourist offences
Authorities in the national park remind visitors that bathing in lakes and other transgressions can damage the fragile ecosystem.
Poland appoints new human rights commissioner
The opposition argued that Sylwia Gregorczyk-Abram’s ties to the current ruling coalition make her unsuitable for the non-partisan role.
Poland launches first of 11 planned “community forests” around major cities
The plans aim to give residents a place for recreation and contact with nature while also reducing logging.
Kraków launches €43m “pre-design” tender for planned metro system
City officials hailed a major milestone in plans for what would be only Poland’s second metro system.
Attempted illegal border crossings from Belarus to Poland down over 98% this year
In the first half of 2025, there were 15,500 attempted illegal crossings; this year the figure fell to 235.
Reported hate crimes against Ukrainians in Poland up 30% this year
The figures come following a number of recent high-profile cases of verbal and physical attacks against Ukrainians.
President vetoes legal rights for same-sex couples in Poland
Karol Nawrocki argued that such a move would threaten the institution of marriage, which is enshrined in the constitution.
Poland uses DNA testing to identify victims of WWII Ukrainian massacres for first time
“After more than 80 years, families are receiving the answer they have awaited for generations,” says Poland’s culture minister.
Ukraine calls for Polish politicians to “stop inciting hate” after Ukrainian girls abused on bus
Police have identified and detained a man who was filmed hurling xenophobic obscenities at two young Ukrainians.
Polish government unveils hospital reforms amid scandal over doctors’ pay and “VIP lounge”
The announcement comes amid a stream of media reports regarding alleged improprieties in the public healthcare system.
Protest against Islamic centre in Kraków as city condemns “artificial fuelling of fears”
Nationalist groups have led a campaign against what they call an “illegal mosque”.
