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Russia seizes local assets of Polish-American aluminium packaging giant Canpack
The firm says it "intend to take all possible measures to protect our rights, property ownership and business continuity".
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January 15, 2026 at 10:41 PM
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Polish PM rules out sending troops to Greenland, says US invasion would be “end of world as we know it”
"Unfortunately, no scenario can be ruled out", especially "given the actions of President Trump's administration so far", says Tusk.
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January 15, 2026 at 2:21 PM
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Poland fines Zalando and Temu €8.8m over discount manipulation
Most of the penalty falls on Zalando, which said it will appeal the decision.
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January 15, 2026 at 2:21 PM
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“Poland open to its ethnic and religious minorities,” declares president at meeting of community leaders
"I feel responsible for all citizens of Poland, regardless of where they pray or the national minority they come from," declared Karol Nawrocki.
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January 15, 2026 at 5:50 AM
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Trump is the only leader who can end threat of Russia, Poland’s president tells BBC
Karol Nawrocki also declared that he shared Trump's concerns about the direction in which the EU is heading.
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January 14, 2026 at 7:43 PM
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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.
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January 14, 2026 at 7:43 PM
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Poland suffers major cyberattack on power grid, says Russia likely responsible
It was "the most powerful attack on the Polish power system in years", says the energy minister.
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January 14, 2026 at 7:43 PM
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Junior Polish ruling party invalidates leadership election amid claims of “external interference”
It remains unclear whether the cancellation will lead to a rerun of the second round, or to restarting the entire leadership contest.
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January 14, 2026 at 9:11 AM
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Moscow demands Poland release Russian archaeologist wanted by Ukraine
A Polish court will this week decide on whether to extradite him to Ukraine.
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January 14, 2026 at 9:11 AM
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Government sends safety handbook to every household in Poland
The guide includes information on what to do in the event of natural disasters as well as military attacks and terrorist threats.
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January 12, 2026 at 5:13 PM
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Hungary grants asylum to Polish former justice minister Ziobro
Ziobro thanked Viktor Orbán for defending him against "political persecution".
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January 12, 2026 at 5:13 PM
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Polish train and tram maker Pesa buys German rival
The move is intended to help Pesa increase production and expand further into foreign markets.
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January 12, 2026 at 9:19 AM
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President calls for “Poland without illegal immigrants” at football fan pilgrimage to Catholic shrine
Karol Nawrocki has become Poland's first president to attend the annual pilgrimage to the country's holiest Catholic shrine.
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January 12, 2026 at 9:20 AM
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Law recognising Silesian as regional language in Poland approved by parliament
A previous such bill was vetoed by former President Andrzej Duda in 2024, and Karol Nawrocki may now do the same.
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January 11, 2026 at 3:16 AM
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Poland logs record gas consumption amid freezing temperatures
Three times this week, daily consumption broke the record set in January 2021.
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January 11, 2026 at 3:16 AM
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Polish president vetoes “Orwellian” law allowing blocking of online content
But the government says the veto is “not a defence of free speech” but protection for “paedophiles and scammers".
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January 11, 2026 at 3:18 AM
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Poland’s warring president and PM pledge cooperation on security and Ukraine peace process
Both sides hailed the "constructive" meeting - the pair's first since September.
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January 9, 2026 at 9:17 PM
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Poland plans greater support for female athletes after childbirth and protection for referees
The proposed law would extend and increase funding for for elite female athletes after they give birth.
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January 9, 2026 at 9:17 PM
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Poland fails in bid block EU’s Mercosur trade deal, as farmers protest in Warsaw
Poland says it plans to challenge the agreement at the Court of Justice of the European Union.
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January 9, 2026 at 2:18 PM
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Poland wants to protect school students’ right to choose their own clothes and hairstyle
Pupils should "have the right to shape their own attire and appearance", says the education ministry.
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January 9, 2026 at 2:20 PM
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Poland removed as host of weightlifting championships for refusing Russian athletes
The European Weightlifting Federation says that it "does not accept discrimination based on geopolitical circumstances".
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January 9, 2026 at 2:18 PM
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Poland suspends work on labour reform, risking billions in EU funds
The measures were intended to strengthen employment rights by granting greater powers to the National Labour Inspectorate.
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January 9, 2026 at 1:09 AM
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Justice ministry seeks to end jail terms for blasphemy in Poland
The crime of "offending religious feelings" currently carries a potential prison sentence of up to two years.
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January 9, 2026 at 1:09 AM
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TikTok deletes Polish far-right leader’s videos following complaint by anti-racism group
One video related to Grzegorz Braun's attack on a Jewish religious celebration in parliament.
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January 8, 2026 at 10:21 AM
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Opposition to accepting Ukrainian refugees rises to highest ever level in Poland
Almost half (46%) of Poles now oppose receiving Ukrainian refugees, up from 3% in the wake of Russia's full-scale invasion.
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January 8, 2026 at 10:21 AM