A political and public outcry has erupted in Poland after President Andrzej Duda pardoned Robert Bąkiewicz, a far-right activist convicted of assaulting a senior feminist demonstrator known as Grandma Kasia by pushing her down church steps. In Poland, controversy erupted after President Duda (second from right) pardoned Robert Bąkiewicz (far right), a far-right activist who pushed
Marta Morawiecka, sister of former Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki, has been accused of taking over a four-room apartment belonging to a 99-year-old WWII veteran in Wrocław, southwestern Poland, according to a report by investigative journalist Jacek Harłukowicz of Onet.pl. As reported by Onet.pl, Marta Morawiecka, sister of former Polish PM Mateusz Morawiecki, faces accusations of
A planned reshuffle of Poland’s government will take place during the next session of parliament, scheduled for July 22–25, government spokesman Adam Szłapka told Polskie Radio 24 on Monday. Polish government spokesman Adam SzłapkaPhoto: Polish Radio 24/polskieradio24.pl Szłapka explained that the cabinet changes were initially planned for an earlier date but were postponed at the request of
Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski has warned against what he described as a growing campaign of racism and antisemitism in the country, fuelled by anti-immigrant sentiment. Poland's foreign minister Radosław Sikorski at a press conference in Warsaw, June 26, 2025.Photo: PAP/Marcin Obara "There is no permission for a rising campaign of racism and the antisemitism it fuels,"
The US embassy in Warsaw has denounced attempts to distort Holocaust history following false, antisemitic remarks and controversial behaviour by far-right MEP Grzegorz Braun. Statement by the U.S. Embassy in Warsaw condemning antisemitism, issued alongside photos from the ceremony commemorating the 84th anniversary of the murder of Jewish residents on 10 July 1942 in Jedwabne, northeastern
Poland has condemned the Russian diplomatic service’s decision to shut down its consulate in Królewiec, calling it an unjustified act of retaliation. Ministry of Foreign Affairs Republic of PolandPhoto: gov.pl Poland’s foreign ministry spokesperson, Paweł Wroński, confirmed to Polish Radio that the Russian foreign ministry had informed Warsaw of its decision to close the Polish consulate in
The Ax-4 crew, which includes Polish astronaut Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski, held a live call with Axiom Space’s chief scientist, to discuss progress on pioneering research that could accelerate innovation and advanced technologies back on Earth. Live broadcast with Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski, July 7, 2025, Warsaw, Poland.Photo: PAP/Albert Zawada Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski, or “Suave,” as he is called by his fellow
The Ax-4 crew, which includes Polish astronaut Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski, held a live call with Axiom Space’s chief scientist, Dr Lucie Low, to discuss progress on pioneering research that could accelerate innovation and advanced technologies back on Earth. The Ax-4 crew, which includes Polish astronaut Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski (on the right), discussed the pioneering research and advancements that
Polish rescue services and ministers are on alert, government spokesman Adam Szłapka said on Tuesday, as authorities warn of torrential rain across large parts of the country. On Tuesday, 8 July, Poland’s Government Security Centre convened officials from the Interior Ministry, the national weather service IMGW, fire and rescue services, and regional governors to review weather
Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski discussed enjoying the classic Polish specialty, pierogi, aboard the ISS yesterday, and today he described seeing Earth as one fragile planet without borders during a press conference in Warsaw. Live broadcast with Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski, July 7, 2025, Warsaw, Poland.Photo: PAP/Albert Zawada “Pierogi are a very Polish dish. I used to make them for my friends
