- 2d ago
Gdynia's modernist city centre joins UNESCO World Heritage list at 48th session in Busan
The 87.9-hectare area, containing nearly 500 buildings, becomes Poland's 18th listed site after a decision on Monday during the 48th session of the World Heritage Committee in Busan, South Korea.
- 4d ago
Port Gdynia handles its largest-ever container ship, the 399-metre MSC Venice, after $130m infrastructure upgrade
The 399-metre MSC Venice became the biggest vessel ever to call at the Polish port on Friday, made possible by widening, deepening and quay works completed in recent years.
- 6d ago
DNA and genetic genealogy lead to arrest in 2011 murder of 13-year-old Izabela Strzałkowska
Michał S., a 37-year-old father of two, was detained after genetic genealogy linked his DNA to the crime scene. He confessed but refused to explain.
- Jul 4
US marks 250th independence anniversary with New York tall ships parade and Trump's Mount Rushmore speech
New York City hosted a grand parade of 48 tall ships and over 50 warships from 20 nations on the Hudson River to mark the 250th anniversary of the US Declaration of Independence, with Poland's Dar Młodzieży among the vessels. President Donald Trump inaugurated the celebrations with a speech at Mount Rushmore, declaring a 'golden era' for America.
- Jun 29
Poland signs multi-billion-euro deal with Sweden for three A26 submarines under Orka programme
Polish and Swedish governments signed execution agreements in Gdynia for three A26 Blekinge-class submarines, the largest contract in the history of the Polish Navy, including a bridging solution and industrial cooperation.
- Jun 28
Nawrocki hosts Baltic and Romanian leaders in Jurata for security talks, NATO coordination, and Ukraine mediation offer
Polish President Karol Nawrocki hosted an informal summit in Jurata on Saturday with the presidents of Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, and Romania to coordinate positions ahead of the NATO summit in Ankara, address regional security, and tackle tensions between Poland and Ukraine, with Lithuania offering to mediate.
- Jun 27
Three bathing sites in northern Poland closed due to cyanobacteria blooms and E. coli contamination
Cyanobacteria blooms in Gdynia and Sopot and E. coli bacteria at Lake Żerdno forced Saturday closures; the Baltic coast and inland lakes elsewhere in the region remain safe for swimming.
- Jun 14
Trains return to Łomża after 33 years as Poland launches summer timetable with record 560 daily connections
Poland's summer rail timetable takes effect on 14 June, restoring passenger services to Łomża after a 33‑year gap and introducing a record 560 daily PKP Intercity connections, with new Pendolino routes to Baltic resorts and a direct Kraków–Prague service.
- Jun 13
Dziki Warszawa claim historic first bronze as Arka Gdynia falls short, Adam Hrycaniuk ends career
Dziki Warszawa defeated AMW Arka Gdynia 92-78 in the second leg of the Orlen Basket Liga bronze medal series, securing the club's first-ever podium finish. The loss, compounded by injuries to two key Arka guards, marked the final professional game for 42-year-old center Adam Hrycaniuk.
