Poland

Poland Marks 1,000 Years
On Friday, top Polish officials, including President Andrzej Duda and Prime Minister Donald Tusk, gathered in Gniezno to commemorate 1,000 years since the coronation of Boleslaw I the Brave, the nation’s first king.
Poland Accuses Belarus and Russia of Border Crisis
Poland has accused Minsk and Moscow of orchestrating a migration crisis by inviting migrants from North Africa and the Middle East to cross into the EU illegally, aiming to destabilize the region.
Duda and Herzog Join Holocaust March
Polish President Andrzej Duda and Israeli President Isaac Herzog addressed the media ahead of the March of the Living, an annual event commemorating Holocaust victims at the Auschwitz-Birkenau site.
Crown Prince Haakon Visits Warsaw
On Wednesday, during the second day of his visit to Poland, Crown Prince Haakon met with President Andrzej Duda at the Presidential Palace in Warsaw.
Crown Prince Haakon Visits Gdańsk
Crown Prince Haakon of Norway, joined by State Secretary Ragnhild Sjoner Syrstad and Ambassador Øystein Bø, visited Gdańsk on Tuesday.
Duda to Attend Pope's Funeral
Polish President Andrzej Duda and First Lady Agata Kornhauser-Duda will attend the funeral of Pope Francis, who passed away Monday at the age of 88.
Pope Francis Dies at 88, Tributes Pour In
Pope Francis, the first Latin American pontiff, has died at the age of 88, the Vatican announced Monday.
Wildfire Threatens Poland's National Park
A wildfire broke out Sunday afternoon in Poland’s largest national park, covering 65,000 hectares and home to rare marshlands, birds, lynx, wolves, and elk. The fire began in dry meadows and reeds.
Poland Trains More Female F-16 Pilots
Poland continues to expand its ranks of female fighter pilots, with one now serving at the 32nd Tactical Air Base in Łask and another currently in training at the 31st Base in Krzesiny, according to a statement by the defense minister on X.
Poland Backs Dual Nuclear Defense Plans
Polish President Andrzej Duda said Poland could support both U.S. and French nuclear defense initiatives, calling them “neither contradictory nor mutually exclusive.”
Duda Highlights Eurocorps' Role in European Security
President Andrzej Duda and his wife, Agata Kornhauser-Duda, visited Strasbourg on Wednesday to meet with soldiers and civilian personnel at the Eurocorps Command.
Trump Plans First Foreign Visit to Saudi Arabia, Poland May Follow
Donald Trump plans to make Saudi Arabia his first foreign visit if re-elected, mirroring his first term, according to Polish presidential advisor Marcin Mastalerek.
Polish Doctors Charged Over COVID Claims
Nearly 100 Polish doctors could lose their medical licenses after being charged for spreading COVID-19 misinformation during the pandemic.
Tusk Shifts Poland to Economic Nationalism
At the European Forum for New Ideas in Warsaw, Donald Tusk unveiled a major policy shift for Poland’s government, emphasizing a move toward "modern economic nationalism."
Audit: Orlen-Lotos Merger Cost Poland Billions
On Tuesday, Poland’s Supreme Audit Office (NIK) presented a report criticizing the 2022 merger of state-run fuel companies Orlen and Lotos.
Sikorski Condemns Russian Strikes
Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski expressed shock at recent Russian attacks on Ukraine, calling them a "mocking answer" to Kyiv’s ceasefire commitment over a month ago.
Poland's Debate Clash
Poland's presidential race kicked off with two parallel debates in Konskie on Friday, revealing growing political divisions and heated exchanges over migration, economic policy, and media influence.
Poland Misused Victim Fund for Spyware
Poland’s former Law and Justice (PiS) government secretly used public funds intended for crime victims to purchase the Pegasus phone-hacking system, newly released documents show.
Smolensk Tragedy Remembered
On April 10, 2010, a tragic plane crash near Smolensk claimed the lives of 96 people, including Polish President Lech Kaczyński, First Lady Maria Kaczyńska, and key military and political leaders.
Domanski Welcomes Tariff Rollback
Poland’s Finance Minister Andrzej Domanski described the recent US decision to roll back tariffs as “positive news,” signaling a willingness by the White House to de-escalate trade tensions.
Moldova's EU Progress Discussed in Talks with Poland
Moldova’s progress in joining the European Union was a key focus of the latest Moldovan-Polish inter-ministerial political consultations.
US Troops and Equipment Relocate from Jasionka
The United States Army Europe and Africa (USAREUR-AF) announced the planned relocation of US military personnel and equipment from Jasionka Airport in southeastern Poland to other locations within the country.