Poland · KRAKÓW
New Kraków mayor pulls patronage from LGBT+ march citing political concerns
Łukasz Gibała says he will not sponsor events with 'partisan character' but still supports recognition of foreign same-sex marriages.
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Poland · WASTE MANAGEMENT
Polish cities test smart bins that track who throws rubbish and when
Bielsko-Biała considers joining several other Polish municipalities using card- or phone-activated bins that record every opening.
Poland · SECURITY ALERT
Man charged with plotting to overthrow Polish government and attack PM Tusk
A 66-year-old radical-right extremist faces up to 15 years in prison after improvised explosive devices were found at his home in Wrocław.
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Polish police arrest 46-year-old for online death threats against government officials
Man charged with inciting murder of Poland's prime minister and speaker of parliament as deputy PM warns such threats are widespread.
Poland · SABOTAGE PROBE
Woman arrested in connection with arson attack on Starlink station in Poland
Polish prosecutors believe the suspect helped coordinate the sabotage operation targeting internet infrastructure used by Ukraine.
Poland · DEFENCE PROCUREMENT
Non-sterile Chinese field dressings supplied to Polish Army in cut-price tender
Thousands of chest-seal bandages imported at half the market price failed sterility tests, exposing gaps in military procurement standards.
Poland · SCHENGEN VISAS
Finland calls for total ban on tourist visas for Russians across EU
Helsinki urges member states to stop issuing Schengen visas to Russian nationals until war in Ukraine ends, with Poland and Baltic states backing move.
Poland · SECURITY ALERT
Polish authorities arrest man suspected of plotting to assassinate Donald Tusk
Security services detained a Polish national after receiving credible intelligence about threats against the prime minister and defence minister.
Poland · KRAKÓW ELECTION
Kraków votes for new mayor in second round after predecessor ousted by referendum
Polls opened Sunday morning as the southern Polish city chooses between two candidates following the recall of its previous mayor in May.
Poland · POLAND SECURITY
Third knife attack at Polish school in a week leaves three injured in Warsaw
A 21-year-old woman has been arrested after attacking people at a Warsaw school, as Polish authorities step up security following a spate of incidents.