The Monetary Policy Council (MPC) has kept the interest rates of the National Bank of Poland (NBP) unchanged, as announced by the central bank on Wednesday. The main reference rate remains at 5.75%. The last rate cut took place in October of the previous year.

The OECD forecasts that Poland's GDP will grow by 3.4% in 2025, with CPI inflation at 5.0%, according to the latest edition of the "Economic Outlook" report. Economists from the OECD estimate that in 2026, economic growth will slow down to 3.0%, with the CPI index dropping to 3.9%.

First a historic promotion to the European Championship, and now a grand welcome. The Polish female football players returned to the country from Austria with a slight delay. On Wednesday, they were greeted at the Warsaw airport by a large group of fans.

After a meeting with NATO foreign ministers, Poland’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Radosław Sikorski, emphasized that nearly all allies agree on continuing support for Ukraine for at least another year. Sikorski added that Poland expects NATO to address Russia's information warfare efforts against Georgia, Moldova, and Romania. He noted that this issue is especially important in light of next year’s presidential elections in Poland.

Speaker of the Sejm Szymon Hołownia announced that, on January 8, he will inform the public about the date of the first round of the presidential election. However, the formal announcement will be made only on January 15, in line with the opinion of the National Electoral Commission (PKW).

A 23-year-old man was taken to a police station in Kraków following a domestic altercation, while his injured 24-year-old partner was transported to a hospital. Tragically, the woman succumbed to her injuries. During an interrogation at the police station on Wednesday morning, the man, while handcuffed, managed to seize an officer's firearm and took his own life.

Polish farmers held nationwide warning protests on Tuesday, demanding that the government block the Mercosur agreement, suspend the European Green Deal, and halt work on a revised version of the so-called "Animal Welfare Five." The largest protest took place in Elbląg.

Minister of National Defense Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz announced on the X platform that the situation in South Korea does not pose any threat to the implementation of defense contracts.

A cryptocurrency mining operation was uncovered in the basement of a University of Wrocław building. "Following a report of smoke in the ventilation ducts, computer equipment was found connected to the building's electrical system," the police said.

"We will be very determined to make Europe think Polish on many issues," Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Tuesday, referring to Poland's upcoming presidency in the EU Council. He emphasized that the EU should evolve into an organism capable not only of surviving but also of launching a political offensive.

The parliamentary commission investigating the visa scandal has approved its final report, along with amendments proposed by majority bloc members and selected changes submitted by a Confederation MP. The commission rejected amendments from the Law and Justice (PiS) party and decided to file 11 prosecutorial notices.

After months of extensive renovation, the former Cepelia building at the corner of Marszałkowska Street and Aleje Jerozolimskie in Warsaw is ready to welcome visitors. Empik, the company moving into the historic pavilion, has announced the official opening date for its new bookstore.

Daria Sulgostowska has been appointed as the new public relations manager for Iga Świątek, replacing Paula Wolecka, the team of the world No. 2 tennis player announced on Tuesday.

The first F-35A fighter jet produced for Poland in the United States completed its inaugural test flight on Monday in Texas, according to

The National Electoral Commission (PKW) issued a statement clarifying that the Speaker of the Sejm can call the presidential election no earlier than January 15. This decision relates to the state of natural disaster declared in September, as explained by PKW Secretary Magdalena Pietrzak to the Polish Press Agency (PAP). The Sejm Chancellery announced that the Speaker would comply with the PKW's position.

Former head of the Internal Security Agency (ABW), Piotr Pogonowski, testified before the parliamentary investigative committee on Pegasus, stating that the system is a legal tool. He emphasized that it complies with Polish law and Constitutional Tribunal rulings. The former ABW chief accused the committee of disclosing classified information related to the methods and techniques used by the services.

Norwegian Defense Minister Bjørn Arild Gram announced on Monday (December 2) the deployment of F-35 multi-role fighter jets and NASAMS air defense systems to Poland. These assets will help protect the airspace over the logistics hub in Rzeszów, which plays a crucial role in facilitating aid to Ukraine.

This has been a challenging year, but the indicators show that the painstaking, daily service is yielding results and fostering a sense of security among citizens, Poland's Interior Minister Tomasz Siemoniak said during a press conference on police action plans for 2025. Deputy Minister Czesław Mroczek noted that "the process of rebuilding police force numbers is underway." Siemoniak also announced plans to extend the buffer zone along the border with Belarus.

Lucjan Brychczy, the legendary Polish footballer and former coach of Legia Warsaw, passed away at the age of 90. His death was confirmed on Monday by the Warsaw club, where he had served as honorary president since 2014.

Last week, prosecutors and police officers concluded the examination of the remains of the burned Marywilska 44 market hall. The spokesperson for the National Prosecutor’s Office, which is conducting the investigation into the fire, provided information about the property that was salvaged.

Former Minister of Justice and Prosecutor General Zbigniew Ziobro appeared on Monday at a press conference in front of the Prime Minister's Office. He was accompanied by PiS politicians. This was Ziobro's first public appearance in a long time. The former minister of justice had been dealing with an illness.

The Constitutional Tribunal announced on Monday that Julia Przyłębska is now serving as "a judge overseeing the Tribunal's work," rather than its president. On Saturday, former Minister of Education and Science, and PiS MP, Przemysław Czarnek, stated that Przyłębska was stepping down as the Constitutional Tribunal president. "Her nine-year term as a Constitutional Tribunal judge ends in December," he said, confirming earlier media reports.

Expect further updates, Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Monday, referring to the review of the management at Orlen under the leadership of Daniel Obajtek. He added that it was necessary to "address the consequences of certain events involving Lotos and Olefin." At a press on Monday, Obajtek accused the current Orlen management of actions detrimental to the company, including halting investments. He added he has filed a report with the National Prosecutor's Office.

The President of the Polish Football Association (PZPN), Cezary Kulesza, expressed outrage over a provocative banner displayed by Omonia Nicosia fans during a UEFA Europa Conference League match against Legia Warsaw. The banner falsely claimed that the Red Army "liberated Warsaw" on January 17, 1945. Additionally, other banners featured images of Joseph Stalin and Soviet symbols such as the hammer and sickle.

On Friday, during the funeral of a police officer fatally shot in Warsaw's Praga district, sirens sounded across Poland as a tribute from law enforcement to their fallen colleague. The ceremony was attended by Tomasz Siemoniak, the Minister of the Interior and Administration (MSWiA), who commemorated the officer, saying: "In the life of a police officer, serving people often entails risking life and health. Mateusz made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty."

A fire broke out aboard the Swedish cargo ship

Former agriculture minister and ex-leader of the Democratic Left Alliance (SLD), Wojciech Olejniczak, has been charged with harming Alior Bank in connection with the approval of credit support for the Henryk Kania Meat Plant. He has been subjected to a property guarantee of 1 million zlotys.

Janusz Palikot will remain in custody until January 1, as confirmed by a district court in Wrocław. The businessman and former MP is suspected of causing financial harm to thousands of individuals, amounting to nearly 70 million zlotys.

Russia is no longer hiding the fact that it is at cyberwar with Poland. They are attacking and doing so with premeditation, said Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of of Digital Affairs Krzysztof Gawkowski. He made these remarks on Friday (November 29) at the opening of the Digital Skills Summit conference in Gliwice.

Although the presidential campaign in Poland has not officially begun, candidates are already engaging with voters. Rafał Trzaskowski, the Civic Coalition (KO) candidate and current Mayor of Warsaw, on Friday visited an auto repair shop in Karniowice, Lesser Poland, where he met with a local business owner. Karol Nawrocki, the head of the Institute of National Remembrance (IPN) and PiS (Law and Justice) candidate, planned to meet with residents in Głogów later in the day. He announced in a social media video earlier that he would take a leave of absence from his IPN duties once the elections are officially announced. Meanwhile, Sławomir Mentzen, the Confederation candidate, had meetings scheduled in Wieluń and Kluczbork.