European governments are considering granting electricity providers and critical infrastructure operators greater authority to detect and disable drones amid growing security concerns following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Energy companies fear drone attacks and other hybrid threats could disrupt power supplies to millions of people, while existing regulations often limit
Polish police have arrested several teenagers over threats linked to school attacks, as fears spread online about a rumoured “Bloody Friday” challenge. Authorities said investigations had found no evidence of a coordinated online challenge, despite widespread speculation following two school stabbing incidents within two days. Police detained at least 10 people, mainly for
Poland’s rail network faced widespread disruption on Friday as train drivers staged a go-slow protest over safety concerns. Drivers reduced their speed to 20 km/h at railway level crossings, causing delays across the network on one of the country’s busiest travel days. The protest followed a fatal accident in central Poland on Wednesday, when a […]
Poland is increasingly turning to domestic and Central European defence companies as it builds what officials describe as Europe’s largest army. Defence procurement from Polish and regional firms has nearly quadrupled since 2022, reaching 30.4 billion zlotys ($8.15 billion) last year. The shift is aimed at reducing reliance on distant suppliers and strengthening
Poland and the Baltic states are strengthening security around critical infrastructure amid concerns that Russia could stage a false-flag attack using Ukrainian-made drones. Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia and Poland have increased protection around power plants, gas facilities, dams and other strategic sites, as officials warn of potential sabotage aimed at testing
Poland and Hungary have introduced stricter measures to limit the employment of non-EU workers as both governments seek to address public concerns over immigration. Poland has reduced work permits for non-EU citizens, while Hungary has stopped issuing worker visas to applicants from several countries, including the Philippines, Georgia, and Armenia. Business groups and
Poland’s President Karol Nawrocki has vetoed two bills that would have introduced legal cohabitation agreements for unmarried couples, including same-sex partners. The proposed legislation would have granted rights related to shared property, access to medical information, and funeral arrangements, but the president argued it would undermine the constitutional status
A record-breaking heatwave continued to grip Italy and several Balkan countries on Monday, triggering red weather alerts, raising the threat of wildfires, and disrupting daily life across Europe. Italy placed 22 cities under the highest heat warning, while Croatia issued red alerts for Zagreb, Split and Dubrovnik as firefighters battled a major blaze on the […]
Ukraine has scaled back its participation in the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Poland, with Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko leading the delegation instead of President Volodymyr Zelenskiy. The decision comes as Kyiv and Warsaw navigate renewed diplomatic friction linked to historical disputes and recent political tensions. The two-day forum in Gdańsk is expected to focus
Poland has revoked its highest national honour awarded to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, citing his approval of naming a Ukrainian military unit after the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA). Polish President Karol Nawrocki said the move was necessary because of the UPA’s role in the massacre of tens of thousands of Poles during World War II. […]









