Europe Poland The 32th Karpacz Economic Forum, the largest conference in Central and Eastern Europe, awarded US Ambassador to Poland Mark Brzezinski with the prestigious “Person of the Year" prize
Europe Poland Parliamentary elections will be held on 15 October in a vote that is likely to influence the eventual thawing of Warsaw's relations with the European Union, soured by controversy over issues such as the rule of law and migration
Europe Poland The Polish government has approved a plan to raise the country's minimum wage to PLN 4.242 (950 euros) per month starting January next year, followed by a further increase to PLN 4.300 (965 euros) starting July 1, 2024
Europe Poland Officials, World War II veterans and residents have been visiting key sites around the city to mark the 79th anniversary of the outbreak of the Warsaw Uprising of 1944
Europe Poland After Putin called Poland's western territories a 'gift to the Poles' from the Soviet dictator, the Deputy Foreign Minister labelled the claims as 'pseudo-historical', denying any desire for Warsaw's intervention in Ukraine
Europe Poland The government wants to hold a referendum on the country's participation in the EU's migrant relocation programme, with the likelihood that the vote would be held at the same time as next autumn's parliamentary elections
Europe Poland The Polish fruit growers' association has appealed to the Prime Minister to stop importing Ukrainian fruit, which is creating a 'dramatic' drop in demand for local produce and depressing prices
Europe Poland Some 50,8% of Poles agree that Poland's participation in the relocation of asylum seekers should be subject to a national referendum, an idea put forward by the leader of the governing Law and Justice party
Europe Poland The prime minister has vowed to resist attempts to close the lignite mine in Turow, which is the subject of conflict between Poland and the Czech Republic, despite a court order to suspend operations
Europe Poland A Polish plan granting €346 million in state aid to farmers affected by Russia's war with Ukraine has been approved by EU executives
Europe Poland Poland's LGBT-free zones will not receive EU funding, French MEP Pierre Karleskind said; as of 2019, five Polish regions and over 190 municipalities have adopted resolutions to create "LGBT ideology-free zones"
Europe Poland A large blue sculpture in the shape of an egg by Polish artist Joanna Rajkowska has been placed in the centre of Warsaw to raise awareness about animal protection; the installation weighs over 2 tonnes, vibrates and emits sound of a hatching song thrush
Europe Poland A group of 7.967 guitarists gathered Monday in the southwestern city of Wrocław to perform Jimi Hendrix's hit 'Hey Joe', breaking the Guinness world record for ensemble playing