Stories from Poland

The city of Bialystok is withdrawing a ban on cycling in the market square issued over a week ago. The decision follows criticism from local residents and opposition councilors. The decision to allow cycling in the square follows this public and political pushback.

Forestry officials in Szczecin will patrol forest areas throughout the May holiday period to prevent rule violations.

Renovations to the monument commemorating Polish aviators killed during World War II in Krakow have concluded. The sculpture was cordoned off in 2023 due to poor technical condition. Modernization work began one year ago to repair elements requiring replenishment.

The Commissioner for Human Rights (RPO) is receiving complaints regarding high penalties charged to individuals attempting to self-insure through the National Health Fund (NFZ).

Police seized waste in Wroclaw after the Zborowy family spent a week searching for a company to handle disposal. The family sought assistance from the prosecutor's office, leading to the police action on Monday.

The European Union tribunal is scheduled to issue a verdict tomorrow regarding Swiss Franc-denominated loans. This ruling is the final in a series of decisions from April.

Poland has increased the minimum age for operating electric scooters on public roads. As of March 3, individuals must be at least 13 years old to ride electric scooters. Previously, children up to 10 years of age were permitted to use them.

A new Oncology Center and Innovative Therapy Center will be established following the utilization of hazardous substances. The project includes the renovation of an operating block. The total investment cost for these developments is reported to be over 500 million PLN.

Firefighters recovered over 600 liters of abandoned solvents in the Mechowo forest near Poznan. The substances were identified as environmentally threatening and have been sent for disposal. Police have secured evidence and materials from the site.

Prosecutor Adam Boddar has submitted a request to the European Parliament to waive the immunity of an Orlen company president. A request has been filed to strip Polish politician Antoni Macierewicz of his parliamentary immunity. The Sejm Parliamentary, Rules, and Immunity Committee is reviewing the motion. The request was submitted in February by a regional prosecutor in Warsaw. Investigators are conducting preparatory proceedings regarding the public insult of the military counterintelligence service leadership. The formal request for the waiver was submitted by the regional prosecutor on February 17, 2026. Maria Anna Koźlakiewicz, a member of the Civic Coalition, presented the committee report on the matter. A Sejm commission has found sufficient evidence to suggest Antoni Macierewicz insulted public officials during a plenary session on September 11, 2025.