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Vatican asked to defrock priest charged with killing homeless man who was set on fire

The priest allegedly struck the victim on the head with an axe, doused him in flammable liquid and set him on fire

The Independent UK

70 years on and Stalin’s ‘gifted’ skyscraper still looms over this Polish city

A riot broke out when the Rolling Stones played there in 1967, long before communist rule ended

The Independent UK

Anti-immigration demonstrations take place in more than 80 cities across Poland

On Saturday, anti-immigration marches under the slogan 'Stop Immigration' took place in more than 80 Polish cities. Some of them were accompanied by counter-manifestations by left-wing circles. A total of 100 public gatherings were reported across the country.

Euronews

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From Washington to Warsaw: how MAGA influence is reshaping Europe’s far right

From closed-door conferences in Paris to policy summits in Madrid and Warsaw, US-style nationalism, championed by Donald Trump’s allies, is gaining ground in Europe – raising urgent questions about the future of democracy on both sides of the Atlantic.

Radio France Internationale

'A loss of balance': Korek Bojanowski explores abuse of power in Polish film schools

It's no understatement to say Korek Bojanowski is the pride of Poland. His coming-of-age story, 'A Loss of Balance' has touched a nerve that's echoed far and wide. It was also Poland's choice to screen his debut feature in Brussels at the close the country's presidency of the European Union.

Euronews

Poland Starts Border Checks With Germany In Anti-migrant Clampdown

Poland reimposed checks on its borders with EU neighbours Germany and Lithuania on Monday in a bid to crack down on irregular migration amid surging anti-immigrant sentiment creating political pressure in Berlin and Warsaw.

International Business Times

Spanish police investigate Catalan wildfire deaths as extreme temperatures grip Europe – as it happened

Two victims believed to be farm workers who were trapped by the flames as they tried to reach their vehicles

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Poland hosts 'World Cup' for foster children in Legia Warsaw's stadium

The tenth edition of the largest event of its kind for children in foster care has come to Warsaw, offering much-needed recreational opportunities to children from all over the world. The organisers hope that it can improve not only the children's abilities, but also their well-being.

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Polish railways PKP launches direct rail link from Warsaw to Croatian coast

On Saturday, the first PKP train from Warsaw to Rijeka in Croatia completed its journey.

Euronews

Poland, divided between Trump and the EU

Nawrocki’s narrow victory (50.89%) over Trzaskowski, the mayor of Warsaw and candidate of the government coalition, illustrates and reinforces the political polarisation of Poland and the rise of the populist “Trumpist” right in Central and Eastern Europe. Since the start of the war in Ukraine, there has been much speculation…

The Conversation

'Romantic Life: Chopin, Scheffer, Delacroix, Sand' – a Parisian circle reimagined in Warsaw

Ary Scheffer’s Paris studio was a vibrant meeting place for painters, writers, and musicians - Chopin among them. A true centre of Romantic life in 19th-century Paris, its spirit has been revived at the Frederic Chopin Museum in Warsaw in a new exhibition.

Euronews

Poland adds minefields to 'East Shield' protective barrier with Russia and Belarus

Authorities in Warsaw say they have added minefields to the "East Shield" project, the name given to the protective barrier at the border with Russia and Belarus. Construction began in November last year and now occurs year-round, seven days a week.

Euronews

The Weimar triangle: how Germany’s new government could reinvigorate an important European security alliance

Decisions made by German chancellor Friedrich Merz when he came to power in May indicate that a somewhat dormant regional partnership is about to take on new significance in Europe. Merz immediately travelled to Paris and Warsaw to meet Emmanuel Macron and Donald Tusk, suggesting the so-called Weimar triangle is…

The Conversation

LGBT+ pride parades held in several of Europe's capitals

Vienna, Warsaw, Rome, and Athens all held pride parades on Saturday, with attendees demanding political change on LGBTQ+ issues as well as celebrating Pride Month.

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Poland's PM Donald Tusk defends his government ahead of confidence vote

Tusk, who previously served as Polish prime minister from 2007 to 2014, returned to office in December 2023 in a country hit by the pandemic and inflation and facing significant political divisions.

The Independent UK

Wizz to Palma? Could be slow

Plane Talk: Creeping delays give the impression of disdain for passengers

Bored Panda

We Took Aerial Pictures Of Poland To Show That It’s A Very Modern, Interesting And Diverse Country (32 New Pics)

Poland From The Sky is a dream come true. I chose some of the photos and described them so you can see some amazing places in Poland and fall in love with them!

The Independent UK

Several children injured on school trip after huge branch falls from tree in Polish gorge

The branch hit a group of 43 children aged 11 to 12 on a school trip from Warsaw

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Poland's PM Donald Tusk says government confidence vote will take place on 11 June

The result of Sunday's presidential runoff leaves the Polish premier politically weakened, and there are questions about whether his multi-party coalition can survive to the end of its term in late 2027.

Al Jazeera

Poland election results: Who won, who lost, what’s next

Poland elected right-wing historian Karol Nawrocki, who won a narrow victory against Warsaw Mayor Rafal Trzaskowski.

The Independent UK

Eurosceptic nationalist Karol Nawrocki elected Poland president in tight election

Karol Nawrocki’s victory deals blow to Donald Tusk’s pro-EU coalition government

The Guardian - UK

Poland: Karol Nawrocki wins presidential election runoff in blow to Donald Tusk’s government

The right-wing candidate narrowly beat liberal Rafał Trzaskowski, official results showed

Radio France Internationale

Poland's Trzaskowski on course for tight presidential election win

Liberal Warsaw Mayor Rafal Trzaskowski appeared set to narrowly win Poland's presidential election on Sunday, according to an exit poll, in a vote seen as a test of the nation's support for a pro-European course versus Donald Trump-style nationalism.

The Guardian - UK

Ipsos poll gives conservative candidate a narrow lead in Polish presidential race – as it happened

This blog has now closed. You can read our latest report on Poland’s presidential election here

Radio France Internationale

Poland braces for knife-edge presidential run-off in wide open election

Poland faces a razor-thin presidential run-off, with polls showing just a one to two per cent gap between the leading candidates: nationalist candidate Karol Nawrocki and liberal Warsaw Mayor Rafal Trzaskowski, with a margin of error that leaves the outcome wide open. RFI spoke to veteran political observer Marcin Swiecicki,…

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