Polish authorities have arrested four people suspected of spying for Russian intelligence services and supplying military components to Russia, the Polish Internal Security Agency (ABW) announced on Thursday, November 5, 2026. Two additional suspects have been placed under non-custodial preventive measures over alleged involvement in an organised criminal group. The six
Warsaw-Modlin Airport in Poland resumed operations on November 3 after a bomb threat forced a passenger flight from London to make an unscheduled landing. The aircraft, operated by Polish airline LOT, was inspected by security officials, while passengers and crew members were kept in the arrivals hall pending further instructions. Airport authorities confirmed that flight
Poland’s Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski has called for an immediate ceasefire in the Black Sea to ensure the safe passage of grain shipments from Ukraine and Russia. Speaking at the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Atlanta on Friday, October 30, Sikorski stressed the urgency of restoring grain transportation, highlighting its importance for countries in
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









