- 5d ago
Bielsko-Biała bus attack on Ukrainian children triggers wave of disinformation
A 54-year-old man verbally assaulted and shoved three Ukrainian girls, including two 11-year-olds, on a city bus in Bielsko-Biała on 12 July. Within days, a coordinated wave of false narratives spread online, including a manipulated video from Russia and fabricated claims that the children provoked the attack.
- Jul 5
Kaczyński and Czarnek vow to oust 'thieves' from power at PiS rally in Kłodzko
Jarosław Kaczyński and Przemysław Czarnek used a party convention in Kłodzko to accuse the government of corruption and incompetence, promising to 'settle accounts' with officials if PiS returns to power.
- Jul 3
President Nawrocki widens lead in Polish trust poll, Tusk distrust climbs to 49%
President Karol Nawrocki regained lost ground in the latest CBOS trust survey, pulling ahead of his rivals after two months of decline, while Prime Minister Donald Tusk saw distrust grow to 49%.
- Jul 2
Warsaw mayor accepts two deputy resignations after Southern Hospital scandal; Kaczyński demands further dismissals
Rafał Trzaskowski accepted the resignations of deputies Renata Kaznowska and Aldona Machnowska-Góra on Friday, citing the need for "highest standards" after revelations of irregularities at the Southern Hospital, including VIP treatment for politicians.
- Jul 1
Polish prosecutors indict 'Wielki Bu' on organised crime and drug charges; photos with President Nawrocki resurface
An indictment for Patryk M., known as ‘Wielki Bu’, was filed in Gdańsk on 30 June 2026, charging him with participating in an international drug-trafficking group, trading cocaine and amphetamine, and stealing an Audi Q7. The case draws attention to his past meetings and photographs with President Karol Nawrocki.
- Jul 1
Warsaw prosecutor drops criminal investigation into police raid on Tomasz Sakiewicz's apartment
The Warsaw District Prosecutor's Office discontinued its investigation on 1 July, finding that officers acted under a justified but mistaken belief that a child's life was in imminent danger.
- Jul 1
Nowy Targ animal shelter closes after owner steps down under pressure; 273 dogs await relocation
The owner of the Nowy Targ animal shelter resigned on 30 June, prompting the county veterinarian to close the facility. Officials are now coordinating the transfer of 273 dogs to the 43 communes that had placed them there.
- Jun 20
Whistleblower surgeon fired after warning Warsaw mayor Trzaskowski about VIP fast-track and unqualified ER chief
Evidence surfaced Friday that Warsaw mayor Rafał Trzaskowski and interior minister Marcin Kierwiński had been warned in mid-2025 about irregularities at the city-owned South Hospital, including a VIP fast-track for politicians and an unqualified doctor running the emergency department. The whistleblower surgeon was dismissed two months later; the prosecutor general has now opened an investigation.
- Jun 20
Polish police raid group that impersonated officers at Warsaw Central Station after video surfaces
On Saturday morning police searched several locations across Poland and seized electronic equipment, acting on a prosecutor's order in an investigation into the group 'Bronimy Polskiej Granicy' that allegedly posed as law enforcement at Warsaw Central Station.
- Jun 19
Maciej Lasek dismissed as CPK plenipotentiary amid coalition infighting; Piotr Malepszak takes over
Prime Minister Donald Tusk dismissed Maciej Lasek as government plenipotentiary for the Central Communication Port, replacing him with railway veteran Piotr Malepszak. The official account of a voluntary resignation is disputed by media reports pointing to an internal power struggle.
- Jun 16
Polish ruling party shaken after doctor without specialisation ran VIP fast-track and earned 1.6 million PLN at Warsaw public hospital
A 29-year-old doctor without a medical specialisation earned 1.6 million PLN in 2025 while coordinating the emergency department of a Warsaw public hospital and operating a VIP fast-track lane for Civic Coalition politicians and their families. Prime Minister Donald Tusk called the system 'degenerate' and ordered a sweeping audit of public health spending.
- Jun 12
EU migration pact takes effect as Poland secures temporary opt-out, opposition vows to scrap it
The European Union's new migration and asylum pact entered into force on 12 June 2026, introducing mandatory solidarity contributions. Poland has been granted a temporary exemption due to pressure from the Belarus border and hosting Ukrainian refugees, but the government says it will not implement rules that threaten national security, while opposition parties vow to withdraw from the pact entirely.
- Jun 11
Polish police detain nearly 2,000 wanted individuals in nationwide sweep, including 117 Ukrainians
A coordinated two-day operation by Polish police and border guards on 8–9 June 2026 resulted in the arrest of 1,952 individuals wanted on warrants, among them 169 foreign nationals sought by Polish authorities.
- Jun 10
Tusk warns Polish opposition: 'You too will fall victim to this wave' as Sejm debate turns to origin and identity
Prime Minister Donald Tusk delivered an impassioned speech in the Sejm on Wednesday, accusing right-wing opposition leaders of fueling a dangerous wave of xenophobia that could ultimately consume them as well.
- Jun 10
Polish parliament rejects no-confidence motion against interior minister Kierwiński by 232–202 vote
Poland's Sejm rejected an opposition motion to dismiss Interior Minister Marcin Kierwiński on Wednesday, with 232 coalition MPs voting against the measure and 202 opposition MPs in favour.
- Jun 3
Poland threatens to strip Zelensky of top honour after Ukraine names unit after UPA partisans
President Karol Nawrocki has asked the Chapter of the Order of the White Eagle to consider revoking the honour from Volodymyr Zelensky, after the Ukrainian leader named a special forces unit after the UPA, whose wartime record includes the massacre of Poles.
- May 31
Warsaw lawyer Maciej Z. arrested for false bomb threats targeting Poland's president and foreign minister
A prominent 48-year-old Warsaw attorney, Maciej Z., has been detained after allegedly sending a series of false warnings about planned attacks on President Karol Nawrocki and Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski, triggering major security responses.
- May 29
Poland's president moves to strip Zelensky of top honour after Ukraine names unit after UPA heroes
President Karol Nawrocki has asked the chapter of the Order of the White Eagle to consider revoking Volodymyr Zelensky's highest Polish state decoration, after the Ukrainian leader named a military unit after the controversial UPA.
- May 29
Giant Forest Fire Near Warsaw: 100 Hectares Burn, Arson Investigation Launched
A crown fire erupted Thursday afternoon in the forests of powiat wołomiński near Warsaw, spreading to 100 hectares and prompting a massive firefighting effort. Officials suspect arson after a second ignition point was spotted.
- May 27
Poland's false alarm crisis: Two arrested, 'Bomber' detained as investigation widens after police raid president's family home
Polish authorities have arrested two men and detained a third, known as 'Bomber', in connection with a wave of false emergency alarms targeting politicians, journalists, and the family home of President Karol Nawrocki.
