Painting Stolen By The Nazis Is Returned To Poland
The FBI got a tip from the Polish government and recovered the painting in a town near Philadelphia. Representatives from the U.S. and Polish governments unveiled it in Warsaw.
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EU Court Rejects Bid By Hungary And Slovakia To Avoid Taking Migrants
The countries challenged a quota system adopted by the EU to help Italy and Greece during the 2015 migration crisis. Hungary's foreign minister vowed to fight any imposed relocation of refugees.
'There Is A Question Mark Over Poland's European Future Today'
That's how European Council President Donald Tusk casts the bad blood between the country and the European Union, which have been sparring over a host of issues — both political and personal.
Poland Clashes With European Union Over Logging In Primeval Forest
Warsaw's populist government has approved large-scale logging in the ancient Bialowieza Forest, despite an injunction by Europe's highest court. The forest is a World Heritage Site.
Poland's President Says He Will Veto Controversial Legislation, Defying His Party
Critics say the two controversial measures would have undermined the independence of the judiciary. Poland has seen days of demonstrations across the country against the legislation.
Fate Of Poland's Supreme Court Is Now In President's Hands, Despite Protests
The U.S. State Department issued a statement urging all sides "to ensure that any judicial reform does not violate Poland's constitution."
Poland's New World War II Museum Just Opened, But Maybe Not For Long
The museum opened March 23 in Gdansk, where the war began. "This is the museum of a war, but not a military museum," says historian Pawel Machcewicz. The government wants something different.
U.S. Troops Arrive In Poland, But Will Trump Keep Them There?
U.S. tanks have returned to Europe to help defend Poland and Baltic states from possible Russian aggression. The Kremlin sees it as a threat.
Poles Return To A Taste Of Their Communist Past: Cheap Milk Bars
Subsidized greasy-spoon diners called milk bars thrived in Poland in the communist era. Their numbers have dwindled, but Poles are once again embracing them for cheap comfort food.
After Protests, Polish Legislators Vote To Reject Abortion Ban
Mass strikes and demonstrations on Monday objected to a proposal to outlaw abortion with no exceptions. On Wednesday, one member of the conservative government said the protests "caused us to think."