Poland

Russian artist and Putin critic shot dead in Poland

Robert Kuzovkov, who used the pseudonym Semyon Skrepetsky, has been known for his caricatures of politicians including Vladimir Putin.

Russian artist who criticised Putin is shot dead

An artist critical of Russia's President Vladimir Putin was shot and killed near his home in eastern Poland on Monday.

Russian artist who criticised Putin shot dead near home in Poland

An artist critical of Russia's President Vladimir Putin was shot and killed near his home in eastern Poland on Monday.

Chwalinska rewarded for '18 years of patience and perseverance'

Qualifier Maja Chwalinska reflects on how "18 years of hard work, patience and perseverance" took her to the brink of a fairytale French Open title.

GOG apologizes for emailing people Nazi symbols

GOG sent a newsletter about the game The End of the Sun on June 5th that included symbols associated with the Nazi SS. The Steam competitor issued a statement attributing the…

History-making qualifier Chwalinska sets up Andreeva French Open final

Poland's Maja Chwalinska beats Diana Shnaider to reach French Open final and makes history after qualifying run.

Polish president threatens to strip Ukraine’s Zelenskyy of top state honour

Ukrainian leader's move to rename army unit after fighters who killed Poles in WWII causes 'outrage' in Poland.

Why is Trump deploying 5,000 troops to Poland?

Poland's right-wing president has welcomed Trump's announcement.

‘To Hold A Mountain,’ ‘A Fox Under A Pink Moon,’ ‘Mariinka’ Among Big Winners At Millennium Docs Against Gravity In Poland

Millennium Docs Against Gravity has presented awards for the 23rd edition of the major international nonfiction film festival in Poland. To Hold a Mountain followed its Grand Jury…

Polish Festival Millennium Docs Against Gravity Opens With ‘Closure,’ Award-Winning Film From Native Son Michał Marczak

The first weekend of Millennium Docs Against Gravity – the prestigious international film festival in Poland – is underway after opening with Closure, the new film directed by…

‘Fiume O Morte!’ Wins First Ever FIPRESCI Documentary Grand Prix, Triumphing Over Oscar Winner And Oscar Nominee

FIPRESCI, the international critics group, named Fiume o morte! the best documentary of 2025, beating out Oscar winner Mr. Nobody Against Putin and Oscar nominee The Perfect…

‘Erupjca’ Review: A Droll Charli XCX Enriches Pete Ohs’ Low-Key Relationship-Drama Charmer

Only a species suffering from terminal main character syndrome would, when describing intimately human experiences like love, reach for the language of global cataclysm. Tsunami,…

Millennium Docs Against Gravity Announces Main Competition Slate Packed With Oscar-Caliber Documentaries

Millennium Docs Against Gravity, the world-class nonfiction film festival in Poland, has announced its main competition lineup, with the winner earning instant qualification for…

Greg Peters Journeys To Poland To Open New Netflix Hub

Netflix Co-CEO Greg Peters is in Poland this week as the streamer opens a new hub. The Warsaw office includes Netflix’s only technology hub outside of the U.S., it said. Bringing…

Series Mania Awards: HBO Max Poland Series ‘Proud’ About A Gay Man Caring For His Niece Scoops Grand Prize & Best Actor

HBO Max has come off the back of a strong week with a double win at the Series Mania Awards for Polish series Proud. Proud, about a gay man who takes care of his infant niece…

Hodgkinson qualifies fastest for 800m final

Olympic champion and world record holder Keely Hodgkinson qualifies fastest for Sunday's 800m final at the World Indoor Athletics Championships in Poland.