In the first half of 2025, there were 15,500 attempted illegal crossings; this year the figure fell to 235.
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Poland charges two men with spying for Belarus
The suspects allegedly recorded members of the Belarusian minority in Poland and sent the material to Minsk.
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Poland detains suspect in murder of Russian dissident, saying evidence points to “political assassination”
A 36-year-old man using a Georgian passport was detained near Warsaw.
Poland confirms identity of murdered Russian dissident and detains two suspects
Semyon Skrepetsky was shot five times near his home in eastern Poland.
Prosecutors name Moroccan migrant suspected of killing Polish soldier in border attack
The 2024 death of Mateusz Sitek caused outrage in Poland and prompted the government to further toughen border security measures.
Human rights commissioner concerned that Poland’s “temporary” asylum ban still in place one year on
The measures “severely restricts constitutional rights”, says Marcin Wiącek.
Polish soldier acquitted over firing shots towards migrants illegally crossing Belarus border
The judge found that the soldier had been fulfilling his obligation to defend the border.
Espionage investigations doubled in Poland last year amid growing Russia threat
The ABW also pointed to a range of other threats, including espionage by China and the radicalisation of Poland’s youth.
Poland and Belarus conduct prisoner swap, including Polish journalist Poczobut
The exchange was negotiated with the support of the United States.
Two million foreigners now legally resident in Poland, making up 5% of the population
Ukrainians are by far the largest national group, followed by Belarusians and Indians.
Poland sees rise in organised crime by Russian-speaking gangs from ex-Soviet states
Last year saw a 44% rise in foreigners charged in organised crime cases, with over 80% of suspects Russian-speaking.
Poland charges six with attempting to smuggle drone-making equipment to Russia
If found guilty of violating Poland’s sanctions law, they will be jailed for at least three years.
Poland detains defence ministry official accused of working with foreign intelligence
Unofficial reports indicate that he collaborated with Russian and Belarusian intelligence.
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.
