The 2024 death of Mateusz Sitek caused outrage in Poland and prompted the government to further toughen border security measures.

The measures "severely restricts constitutional rights", says Marcin Wiącek.

The judge found that the soldier had been fulfilling his obligation to defend the border.

The ABW also pointed to a range of other threats, including espionage by China and the radicalisation of Poland's youth.

The exchange was negotiated with the support of the United States.

Ukrainians are by far the largest national group, followed by Belarusians and Indians.

Last year saw a 44% rise in foreigners charged in organised crime cases, with over 80% of suspects Russian-speaking.

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Maduro’s Ouster Creates Existential Crisis for Lukashenka (Dmitry Bolkunets for Jamestown Foundation. February 25, 2026.)

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If found guilty of violating Poland's sanctions law, they will be jailed for at least three years.

Signs point to yes… for a good laugh. Sometimes the most effective communication on the street isn’t a government mandate, but a well-placed joke.

Most signs are designed to tell us what to do, where to go, or what to buy. But every once in a while, a creative soul decides to use the urban landscape to pull a fast one on us. We’ve gathered 10 photos of silly signs and urban interventions that…