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. […]
Poland’s controversial bus route numbered 666 has returned after coach operator FlixBus announced a new service connecting Kraków to the coastal town of Hel. The route revives the nickname “Highway to Hel,” which gained international attention due to the combination of the number 666 and the destination’s name. The original route, operated by PKS Gdynia, […]
Polish lawmakers have approved new cryptocurrency regulations as authorities investigate a major fraud case linked to the collapse of the country’s largest crypto exchange, Zondacrypto. The new legislation aligns Poland with the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) rules, which member states must implement by July. The investigation centers on allegations that
Poland has demanded explanations from Hungary and the United States after former Justice Minister Zbigniew Ziobro, wanted on abuse of power charges, reportedly travelled from Hungary to the US despite having his passport revoked. Polish officials said they want to know what legal documents allowed Ziobro to leave Hungary and enter the United States while […]
Polish YouTuber Piotr Hancke has raised more than £50 million for children battling cancer through a nine-day nonstop livestream. Broadcasting from his Warsaw apartment, the 23-year-old captivated millions of viewers while promoting donations for the Cancer Fighters Foundation, with the campaign drawing massive global attention. The fundraiser gained momentum with support
Poland plans to introduce a nationwide ban on mobile phone use for students under 16 in schools starting September 1, 2026, the country’s education minister said. The move is part of a broader legislative change aimed at improving classroom focus and reducing digital dependency among children aged 7 to 15 in primary education. Education Minister […]
European and British investigators have said Russia’s military intelligence service is suspected of being behind a series of parcel fires that targeted the UK and other parts of Europe in 2024. The joint investigation was launched after several self-igniting parcels detonated in Germany, Poland and at a DHL depot near Birmingham in the UK. Authorities […]
The European Commission has clarified that member states may use the European Social Fund to provide free abortion services to women traveling from EU countries with restrictive laws. The announcement followed the “My Voice, My Choice” citizens’ initiative, which gathered over one million signatures urging the bloc to ensure equal access to safe and legal […]









