Polish companies acquired 22 Western European companies last year, the highest number ever, Bloomberg reported, adding that four more acquisitions are underway. The number of Polish acquisitions in Germany is also growing.more

The Polish economy is accelerating – this is how Prime Minister Donald Tusk commented on Thursday's data from the Central Statistical Office about a 4% GDP growth in the fourth quarter of 2025. He added that other European economies "can only dream" of such a rate of growth.more

According to data from the Central Statistical Office (GUS), more and more Polish women are marrying foreigners – such marriages now account for 4.1% of all weddings in Poland. Women are most often married to citizens of Ukraine, Great Britain, and Turkey, while men are most often married to Ukrainian, Belarusian, and Russian women.more

Poles are arming themselves to the teeth. Last year, they obtained a record number of firearms licences. Soon, it may become more difficult and expensive to obtain them. Members of the Polish 2050 party are calling for stricter regulations on gun ownership, according to today's ‘Dziennik Gazeta Prawna’.more

In January, the average price per square metre of flats on the primary market in Warsaw was over PLN 19,000, up 4 per cent on December; prices in Krakow, the Tri-City and Katowice rose by approx. 1 per cent, according to the report. A large pool of expensive properties appeared on the market.more

Poles do not plan to prepare emergency backpacks, even though some experts and heads of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Administration and the Ministry of Defence are urging them to do so, according to today's ‘Rzeczpospolita’ newspaper.more

2025 was a record year for PKP Intercity. 89.2 million people travelled on long-distance trains, which is the best result to date. In addition, the carrier signed a historic agreement with Alstom Polska for the purchase of 42 double-decker electric multiple units, which will be manufactured in Chorzów and Nadarzyn. more

In 2026, Poles most often declare their dislike of Russians, Belarusians and Roma, according to a CBOS report. The greatest increase in Poles' dislike was towards Jews, Americans and Ukrainians. Italians, on the other hand, are once again the most liked nation.more

Although Poland's GDP growth rate is among the highest in Europe, it may slow down significantly within a few years, writes ‘Puls Biznesu’ today. The newspaper cites IMF data showing that immigration will not be able to compensate for the decline in the working-age population.more

Zofia and Nikodem are the most popular names given to children in the last half of 2025 - according to the latest ranking by the Ministry of Digital Affairs.more

Following the shelter scandal, funds were allocated for the National Dog and Cat Registration System. The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has declared that it will cover most of the costs associated with launching and maintaining KROPiK. The total cost will exceed PLN 130 million over 10 years, according to yesterday's edition of ‘Dziennik Gazeta Prawna’.more

Poland's population at the end of 2025 fell by 157,000 year-on-year to 37.332 million, according to the Central Statistical Office (GUS). The actual decline rate was -0.42%, meaning that for every 10,000 people, the population decreased by approximately 42 people (compared to 39 people in 2024).more

The annual military qualification exercise, which will encompass 235,000 individuals, primarily men born in 2007, begins on Monday, February 2nd. Its purpose is to assess the fitness of those eligible for service and enter their data into military records. The entire process will last until April 30th.more

The most popular air travel destinations to and from Poland in the first half of 2025 were the United Kingdom and Italy, according to data from the Civil Aviation Authority (ULC). The number of travelers to and from these countries amounted to 3.95 million and 3.09 million, respectively. The most popular cities were London and Milan.more

According to the latest data from the Social Insurance Institution (ZUS), there are over four thousand people living in Poland who, having reached the age of 100, receive the so-called honorary benefit. Currently, it amounts to less than PLN 6,600 gross per month, according to Sebastian Szczurek, spokesperson for the Opole branch of ZUS.more

The median earnings of professional drivers in Poland last year amounted to PLN 9,000 net, and the average salary increased by over 13 per cent in two years, according to a report by the Truckers Life foundation. At the same time, the authors of the study pointed out that the industry is short of 100,000 to 200,000 employees.more

Repeat offenders who violate a court-imposed driving ban will, as a rule, lose their driving licence for life, and participants and organisers of illegal races will also face consequences. These are just some of the many changes that will come into force on Thursday (29 January), when the Act on Improving Road Safety comes into force, according to the Prawo.pl service.more

Although the overall suicide rate in Poland has been declining since 2023, experts have warned that an increase is being observed among children and adolescents under 19. A high percentage of girls committing suicide is also characteristic of this age group.more

Poles recognise the problem of excessive activity of children and young people on social media and the risks associated with it, according to a survey by IBRiS, writes Monday's ‘Rzeczpospolita’.more

Yesterday, before midnight, the 34th Grand Finale of the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity had over PLN 183 million in its account. The final result, which is always higher than the amount on the day of the finale, will be announced by the Foundation in a few weeks.more

Irish carrier Ryanair will offer 10 routes in its summer flight schedule from Jasionka Airport near Rzeszów. Edinburgh will be a new addition, remaining in the network in the summer following its success in the winter.more

Alcohol prices in Poland are not keeping pace with wage growth, which means that alcohol is becoming more affordable. According to the World Health Organisation, this is one of the factors that may contribute to higher alcohol consumption.more

Last year saw an increase in the number of applications from foreigners for Polish citizenship, confirming the continuing interest in settling in Poland, as reported by ‘Dziennik Gazeta Prawna’ on Wednesday.more

Poland is carrying out the biggest modernisation of its navy since the Cold War and is developing long-neglected maritime capabilities in response to the threat posed by Russia in the Baltic Sea, the British newspaper Financial Times reported on Thursday.more

2025 was another year of improvement in the well-being of Poles. Compared to 2024, there was an increase in the number of respondents declaring that they often felt proud of their achievements. Their percentage is the highest since 1990, according to a CBOS survey published on Monday.more