It is the first ruling involving a Polish couple who had travelled abroad to marry, as opposed to those residing in another EU country.
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Poland and Belarus conduct prisoner swap, including Polish journalist Poczobut
The exchange was negotiated with the support of the United States.
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Poland sees first annual housing price fall since 2013
Previously, Poland had seen some of the fastest-rising property prices anywhere in Europe.
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The family foundations charting a path for Polish philanthropy [Partner profile]
Poland’s economy has boomed, but philanthropy is still catching up.
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.
Polish government introduces healthier food and vegan options in school canteens
Schools must serve fried food no more than twice a week, cook using seasonal and local products, and include fruit or vegetables in meals.
Poland ends special status of Ukrainian refugees
The new law ends the measures put in place when millions of Ukrainian refugees arrived in 2022.
Polish officials to boycott Paralympics opening ceremony over inclusion of Russian athletes
The International Paralympic Committee this week announced that Russian and Belarusian para-athletes can compete under their national flags.
Polish bishop goes on trial accused of failing to promptly report child sex abuse claims
It is the first time a bishop in Poland has gone on trial in such a case.
Polish defence minister cancels “gender training” for soldiers after backlash
The course, titled “human rights and the gender perspective in military operations”, was criticised by the right-wing opposition.
Ukrainian organisation in Poland criticises Russian-born Polish Olympic medallist
“This is a Russian who just a moment ago was representing a country waging a brutal war”.
Record number of Poles travelled abroad in 2025
A record 64% of Poles travelled for leisure purposes, with 44% travelling abroad.
At least 50 children abused in Catholic diocese in Poland, finds church commission
It also noted that local bishops had repeatedly failed to take action when credible reports of abuse were submitted to them.
Polish team’s pieróg mascot becomes Winter Olympics star
The cooperative for people with disabilities that creates the toy, called Pieroguszka, says it has been overwhelmed with orders.
