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The latest news, analysis and opinion on Poland. In-depth analysis, industry insights and expert opinion.

Capital

Warsaw

Head of State

President Andrzej Duda

Head of Government

Prime Minister Donald Tusk

Japan

Opinion | From Singapore to Taiwan, Japan must face its past for Asia’s future

Lasting peace in Asia demands that Tokyo abandons its historical revisionism and refusal to acknowledge past crimes.

13 Dec 2025 - 11:00AM

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong signs aviation deals with 7 countries to expand global reach

9 Dec 2025 - 8:06PM

The Philippines

Why Russia is targeting the Philippines with Ukraine mercenary claims

1 Dec 2025 - 4:02PM

France

Macron says France to restore voluntary military service amid Russia threat

The voluntary military service for 18 to 19 year olds will be limited to mainland France and overseas territories, not for operations abroad.

27 Nov 2025 - 8:00PM

French President Emmanuel Macron (left) and Paris Military Governor Loic Mizon attended a ceremony to celebrate the 100th anniversary of “The Flame under the Arc de Triomphe” on July 14, before the Bastille Day parade. Photo: Reuters

European Union

EU’s top court rules same-sex marriages must be respected across bloc

The court ruled Poland’s refusal to recognise a German couple’s same-sex marriage violated EU law and their right to a ‘normal family life’.

25 Nov 2025 - 6:49PM

China-EU relations

EU ministers court Trump on joint China policy, even as public scepticism grows

European officials lobby American counterparts to ‘push back’ on Beijing together, while German poll shows wariness towards Washington.

25 Nov 2025 - 2:00PMvideocam

Fame and celebrity

Meet Karolina Wydra, the Polish-American actor who plays Zosia in Pluribus

Wydra, who appeared in a Nespresso ad with George Clooney and has worked with brands like Calvin Klein and Armani Exchange, is stealing hearts as Zosia in Pluribus.

21 Nov 2025 - 6:00AMvideocam

Karolina Wydra has become a fan favourite on Apple TV’s Pluribus as Zosia. Photo: Getty Images via AFP

Germany

Outcry forces cancellation of Holocaust artefacts auction in Germany

The controversial sale, titled ‘The System of Terror’, was cancelled after high-level Polish intervention and outcry from Holocaust survivors.

17 Nov 2025 - 11:07AM

China-EU relations

Will EU ‘play hardball’ in US-China rivalry? Brussels faces division on autonomy

China’s efforts to persuade EU to treat ties ‘as a strategic partnership are reaching their limits’, says former diplomat Cui Hongjian.

7 Nov 2025 - 9:06AMvideocam

Ukraine war

‘Drone wall’: how Nato is plugging the Russian airspace gap

Poland and Romania are deploying a new system to intercept enemy drones, stop Russian incursions and replace costly fighter jet scrambles.

6 Nov 2025 - 7:20PMvideocam

A resident carries a downed Russian FPV drone in the frontline town of Kostiantynivka in Donetsk region, Ukraine earlier this month. Photo: Reuters

Nato

‘Not a withdrawal’: US scales back troop presence on Nato border

US will reduce its troop presence on Europe’s eastern border with Ukraine to focus on the Indo-Pacific, but reaffirms its commitment to Nato.

30 Oct 2025 - 12:31AMvideocam

In February, soldiers took part in the Steadfast Dart 2025 exercise in Romania, which involved approximately 10,000 troops from nine nations, making it Nato’s largest planned operation for this year. Photo: AP

Disease

What killed hundreds of seals? Bird flu spread raises fears, questions

The disease worries governments and poultry businesses due to the impact on birds, potential trade restrictions, and the risk of a pandemic.

24 Oct 2025 - 6:58PM

Art

The artist who wore nothing but light bulbs to scandalise communist Poland

Ewa Partum kissed strangers, aged herself on stage, and scattered propaganda letters across Poland. Now, her first Asia show is in Sheung Wan.

19 Oct 2025 - 8:15AM

Ukraine war

Polish court blocks extradition, frees Ukrainian suspect in Nord Stream blasts

German prosecutors accuse Volodymyr Zhuravlov of being part of a group that placed explosives on the pipelines in 2022.

18 Oct 2025 - 5:07AMvideocam

Ukrainian defendant Volodymyr Zhuravlov (right) shakes hands with his lawyer in Warsaw on Friday as a judge announces the decision not to allow for extradition to Germany. Photo: AP

Ukraine war

Kyiv plunged into darkness after Russian strikes on energy grid

Russia said its overnight strikes were in response to Ukraine’s attacks on Russian civilian facilities.

11 Oct 2025 - 12:00AM

Russia

Baltic nations planning for mass evacuations in the event of a Russian attack

Moscow denies plans to attack Nato, but Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania have long voiced fears about possible Russian aggression.

10 Oct 2025 - 3:02PMvideocam

Nato

Opinion | With Russian air provocations, Nato’s credibility is on the line

For all the defence budget increases, European political will is uneven. However, issuing threats that are not enforced is dangerous.

6 Oct 2025 - 9:37PMvideocam

Germany

Munich Airport reopens after drone chaos disrupts thousands of passengers

The recent closures follow mysterious drone overflights in EU member countries, raising security concerns and fears of Russian involvement.

4 Oct 2025 - 4:49PM

An Easyjet airline plane is parked at Munich Airport after possible drone sightings. Photo:dpa

Russia

Putin vows ‘significant’ response as Russia-Europe tensions soar

Russian president’s warning follows France’s detention of an oil tanker over sanction-busting suspicions.

3 Oct 2025 - 2:20PMvideocam

Ukraine war

Ukraine’s Zelensky warns Europe that Russia is looking to ‘escalate’ war

Leaders from nearly 50 European nations met in Copenhagen under tight security after mystery drone flights rattled Denmark.

3 Oct 2025 - 6:24AMvideocam

European Union

Explainer | EU eyes building ‘drone wall’: question is, what is it?

A plan to boost defences after repeated air incursions by Moscow appears to mean different things to different countries.

3 Oct 2025 - 2:52AMvideocam

Workers install anti-drone nets along a road near Oleksandriya, Ukraine, on Thursday. Photo: AFP

European Union

EU leaders back ‘drone wall’ to repel Russia after airspace violations

France detains Russian-linked tanker crew as recent intrusions by drones and fighter planes fuel security concerns.

2 Oct 2025 - 2:09PMvideocam

Russia

Russia says ‘no signals’ from Ukraine on peace talks as it faces Nato warning

European diplomats have warned the Kremlin that Nato is ready to shoot down Russian planes violating its airspace.

29 Sep 2025 - 10:03AM

Ukraine war

Russia pummels Ukraine with ‘massive’ missile and drone strikes

The attacks, which came after Ukraine received a Patriot air defence system from Israel, killed at least four people in Kyiv.

28 Sep 2025 - 3:54PMvideocam

Russia

Russia tells West any aggression will be met with ‘decisive response’

Foreign Minister Lavrov warned against attempts to shoot down aircraft in Russian airspace and accused Germany of militaristic rhetoric.

28 Sep 2025 - 7:05AMvideocam

Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov speaks during a press conference after addressing the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York on Saturday. Photo: Reuters

Diplomacy

Opinion | US allies are shaping their own world as Trump’s America retreats

By reducing dependence on the US and enhancing ties among each other, like-minded middle powers are better able to set their own terms.

25 Sep 2025 - 8:30PMvideocam

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney shake hands as they hold a press conference at the National Palace in Mexico City on September 18. Photo: Reuters

Ukraine war

Ukrainian, Russian attacks kill 3 civilians as Zelensky prepares to meet Trump

Zelensky expects to meet the US president on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly this week.

22 Sep 2025 - 4:08PMvideocam

Nato

Estonia says Russian fighter jets breached its airspace in ‘brazen’ incursion

The incident involving three MiG-31s comes soon after Russian drones entered fellow Nato member Poland’s airspace and were shot down.

20 Sep 2025 - 8:19AMvideocam

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.css-1m2rp1p{color:#34b8b5;}Opinion | From Singapore to Taiwan, Japan must face its past for Asia’s future

Lasting peace in Asia demands that Tokyo abandons its historical revisionism and refusal to acknowledge past crimes.

Hong Kong signs aviation deals with 7 countries to expand global reach

Why Russia is targeting the Philippines with Ukraine mercenary claims

Macron says France to restore voluntary military service amid Russia threat

The voluntary military service for 18 to 19 year olds will be limited to mainland France and overseas territories, not for operations abroad.

EU’s top court rules same-sex marriages must be respected across bloc

The court ruled Poland’s refusal to recognise a German couple’s same-sex marriage violated EU law and their right to a ‘normal family life’.

EU ministers court Trump on joint China policy, even as public scepticism grows

European officials lobby American counterparts to ‘push back’ on Beijing together, while German poll shows wariness towards Washington.

Meet Karolina Wydra, the Polish-American actor who plays Zosia in Pluribus

Wydra, who appeared in a Nespresso ad with George Clooney and has worked with brands like Calvin Klein and Armani Exchange, is stealing hearts as Zosia in Pluribus.

Outcry forces cancellation of Holocaust artefacts auction in Germany

The controversial sale, titled ‘The System of Terror’, was cancelled after high-level Polish intervention and outcry from Holocaust survivors.

Will EU ‘play hardball’ in US-China rivalry? Brussels faces division on autonomy

China’s efforts to persuade EU to treat ties ‘as a strategic partnership are reaching their limits’, says former diplomat Cui Hongjian.

‘Drone wall’: how Nato is plugging the Russian airspace gap

Poland and Romania are deploying a new system to intercept enemy drones, stop Russian incursions and replace costly fighter jet scrambles.

‘Not a withdrawal’: US scales back troop presence on Nato border

US will reduce its troop presence on Europe’s eastern border with Ukraine to focus on the Indo-Pacific, but reaffirms its commitment to Nato.

What killed hundreds of seals? Bird flu spread raises fears, questions

The disease worries governments and poultry businesses due to the impact on birds, potential trade restrictions, and the risk of a pandemic.

The artist who wore nothing but light bulbs to scandalise communist Poland

Ewa Partum kissed strangers, aged herself on stage, and scattered propaganda letters across Poland. Now, her first Asia show is in Sheung Wan.

Polish court blocks extradition, frees Ukrainian suspect in Nord Stream blasts

German prosecutors accuse Volodymyr Zhuravlov of being part of a group that placed explosives on the pipelines in 2022.

Kyiv plunged into darkness after Russian strikes on energy grid

Russia said its overnight strikes were in response to Ukraine’s attacks on Russian civilian facilities.

Baltic nations planning for mass evacuations in the event of a Russian attack

Moscow denies plans to attack Nato, but Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania have long voiced fears about possible Russian aggression.

Opinion | With Russian air provocations, Nato’s credibility is on the line

For all the defence budget increases, European political will is uneven. However, issuing threats that are not enforced is dangerous.

Munich Airport reopens after drone chaos disrupts thousands of passengers

The recent closures follow mysterious drone overflights in EU member countries, raising security concerns and fears of Russian involvement.

Putin vows ‘significant’ response as Russia-Europe tensions soar

Russian president’s warning follows France’s detention of an oil tanker over sanction-busting suspicions.

Ukraine’s Zelensky warns Europe that Russia is looking to ‘escalate’ war

Leaders from nearly 50 European nations met in Copenhagen under tight security after mystery drone flights rattled Denmark.

.css-sioo19{color:#c79a00;}Explainer | EU eyes building ‘drone wall’: question is, what is it?

A plan to boost defences after repeated air incursions by Moscow appears to mean different things to different countries.

EU leaders back ‘drone wall’ to repel Russia after airspace violations

France detains Russian-linked tanker crew as recent intrusions by drones and fighter planes fuel security concerns.

Russia says ‘no signals’ from Ukraine on peace talks as it faces Nato warning

European diplomats have warned the Kremlin that Nato is ready to shoot down Russian planes violating its airspace.

Russia pummels Ukraine with ‘massive’ missile and drone strikes

The attacks, which came after Ukraine received a Patriot air defence system from Israel, killed at least four people in Kyiv.

Russia tells West any aggression will be met with ‘decisive response’

Foreign Minister Lavrov warned against attempts to shoot down aircraft in Russian airspace and accused Germany of militaristic rhetoric.

Opinion | US allies are shaping their own world as Trump’s America retreats

By reducing dependence on the US and enhancing ties among each other, like-minded middle powers are better able to set their own terms.

Ukrainian, Russian attacks kill 3 civilians as Zelensky prepares to meet Trump

Zelensky expects to meet the US president on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly this week.

Estonia says Russian fighter jets breached its airspace in ‘brazen’ incursion

The incident involving three MiG-31s comes soon after Russian drones entered fellow Nato member Poland’s airspace and were shot down.

Opinion | From Singapore to Taiwan, Japan must face its past for Asia’s future

Explainer | EU eyes building ‘drone wall’: question is, what is it?