Poland
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Poland, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Two Israelis Arrested in Poland With 100 Kg of Khat in Luggage
Two Israeli women were arrested in Krakow after arriving from Tel Aviv with 100 kilograms of khat in four suitcases. Polish authorities charged them with drug smuggling and said t…
Passenger Train Hits Freight Train in West-Central Poland
Authorities in Poland said a passenger train collided with a freight train in west-central Poland. They did not say whether anyone was injured or killed, and no other details were…
New Hasidic Sabbath Melody Inspired at Radomsk Gravesite
Yechiel Lichtiger released a new Sabbath tune, “Rerbavin,” set to “Yah Ribon Olam Ve’almaya.” He says he composed it at his ancestor’s gravesite in Radomsk, Poland, where he felt…
Swedish minister returns from maternity leave with three-month-old at EU meeting
Sweden’s climate and environment minister, Romina Pourmokhtari, attended an EU climate meeting in Luxembourg with her three-month-old son, Adam, marking a first for the institutio…
Polish reports say Maccabi Tel Aviv target could cost a club-record fee
Polish reports say Widzew Lodz wants 4 million to 5 million euros for Maccabi Tel Aviv target Stelios Andreou. If completed at that price, he would break the club's transfer recor…
Europe’s Heatwave Drives Fan, Ice Cream and Air-Conditioner Sales Surge
Europe is facing a severe heatwave, with France, Italy and Poland among the hardest hit. The heat has driven sharp spikes in sales of fans, air conditioners and ice cream, while b…
Kiryat Shmona Star Martins Earns World Cup Man of the Match Honor
Christian Martins of Hapoel Kiryat Shmona was named Man of the Match in Panama’s 1-0 World Cup loss to Croatia. His club praised him, set a minimum asking price of 1.5 million eur…
Jerusalem Film Festival unveils its international lineup, from Cannes winners to Steven Soderbergh
The Jerusalem Film Festival has announced the international program for its 43rd edition, running July 9 to 19. The lineup includes Cannes and Berlin winners, Steven Soderbergh’s…
Netanyahu to Hold Urgent Discussion as Israel Fears Syrian Move in Lebanon
Netanyahu will hold an urgent Wednesday discussion on Syria and Lebanon after Israeli concerns intensified over Trump’s remarks about Hezbollah and the Syrian regime. Israel fears…
Israel Opens First Honorary Consulate in Gdansk
Israel opened its first honorary consulate in Gdansk, Poland, to expand cooperation in northern Poland. Anna Oweruszko-Cichowska was appointed honorary consul, and the mission wil…
Severe Heatwave Batters Europe, Shutting Reactor and Triggering Deaths and Disruptions
A major heatwave is sweeping across Europe, causing deaths, transport chaos, school closures, and power-system strain. France has shut a nuclear reactor, Spain and Britain are und…
Two young ultra-Orthodox women arrested at Krakow airport with 50 kilograms of khat
Two ultra-Orthodox women aged 23 and 24 were arrested at Krakow Airport in Poland after 50 kilograms of khat were found in their luggage. They had flown in from Israel, and the re…
Ostroh Jews mark a special Purim for the day a Russian shell failed to explode
Jews descended from Ostroh’s former community mark 7 Tammuz as a local Purim, remembering how Russian shells hit the Maharshal synagogue in 1792 but did not explode. After a Jew e…
‘Or HaChaim’ Seen as a Spiritual Shield, According to Article
An article portrays Rabbi Chaim ben Atar, the Or HaChaim, as a messianic figure whose teachings bring spiritual protection. It recounts his hard life, a vision about Poland, and a…
Abortions in Israel Continue to Decline, New Data Show
Israel recorded 14,608 requests for pregnancy termination in 2024, a rate of 6.6 per 1,000 women ages 15 to 49. The committees approved 99.8% of requests, and most procedures were…
NASA Attempts Unprecedented Rescue of Swift Observatory as It Drops Toward Earth
NASA is preparing an unprecedented robotic rescue for the Swift Observatory, which is losing altitude and could burn up within months. The mission, built with Katalyst Space Techn…
Israeli Cinema Surges Into a Busy Summer With Major New Releases
Israeli cinema is having a packed summer, with a major box-office hit, festival favorites, and several new releases lined up through August. The slate includes family dramas, come…
Summer Movie Trailers Spotlight Moana, Spider-Man and Odysseus
A Hebrew roundup previews major summer films coming to cinemas in July and August, led by live-action "Moana," Nolan’s "The Odyssey," and the new Spider-Man film. It also highligh…
Messi Sets Unwanted World Cup Record After Missing Penalty
Lionel Messi missed a first-half penalty as Argentina defeated Algeria 3-0 at the World Cup. The miss gave him an unwanted record as the first player to fail from the spot three t…
Pogoń Szczecin Nears Hiring Former Maccabi Tel Aviv Coach After Rejecting Maccabi Bid
Pogoń Szczecin rejected Maccabi Tel Aviv’s attempt to sign two players, but is now close to appointing Oscar Garcia, a former coach in Israel. The club fired Thomas Thomasberg and…
Maccabi Tel Aviv opens talks for Cyprus defender Stelios Andreou
Maccabi Tel Aviv has started initial talks to sign Stelios Andreou, the 23-year-old Cyprus international defender. Andreou plays for Łódź, is under contract until 2029, and is val…
Light Aircraft Crashes in Poland After Landing Gear Fails, Pilot Survives
A light aircraft crashed in Poland after a technical failure kept its landing gear from opening. The pilot survived and was reported in stable condition after being rescued from t…
San Antonio Mayor Calls for Kanye West Concert Cancellation
San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones is pressing to cancel Kanye West’s July 4 concert at a city-funded venue, citing his antisemitic history. Her call follows similar objections in…
Zelensky Accuses Polish President of Fanning Anti-Ukrainian Hatred
Volodymyr Zelensky accused Polish President Karol Nawrocki of fanning hatred against Ukrainians after Nawrocki revoked Zelensky’s highest Polish decoration. Zelensky linked the mo…
Israel Wins Two Gold Medals at Acrobatic World Cup in Poland
Israel won two gold medals at the acrobatics World Cup in Poland on Sunday. Shiraz Sokolovsky and Roni Cohen also became 2026 World Cup series champions in women’s pairs.
Zelensky Returns Polish Order by Mail After WWII Memory Row
Volodymyr Zelensky is sending Poland back the Order of the White Eagle after Polish President Karol Nawrocki revoked it. The dispute centers on Ukrainian wartime memory, the UPA…
Maccabi Haifa faces a costly bill for three out-of-favor foreign players
Maccabi Haifa is preparing for the 2026/27 season while facing a heavy financial burden from three players outside its plans. The club hopes to sell Matthias Nahuel, Xander Severi…
Israel Rises to 8th in U.S. Commercial Real Estate Investment, Topping $1 Billion
Israel rose to 8th place in U.S. commercial real estate investment in 2025 after investing about $1.06 billion. Total Israeli investment in the U.S. and Europe was nearly unchange…
The Baltic Sea Is Shrinking as a Climate Change Laboratory
The Baltic Sea has lost much of its winter ice, warmed faster than many other seas, and become a key site for climate research. The changes are harming wildlife, fisheries, shippi…
Danny Franco Lands First Coaching Job Outside Israel with Śląsk Wrocław
Danny Franco has signed with Polish side Śląsk Wrocław, making his first coaching move outside Israel. The former Hapoel Holon coach agreed to a contract through summer 2027 and s…
Ben Lederman Leaves Maccabi Tel Aviv After One Season, Returns to Poland
Ben Lederman has left Maccabi Tel Aviv after one season and will join promoted Polish club Wieczysta Krakow. He signed a two-year deal, after making 18 appearances for Maccabi, mo…
Poland Moves to Secure a Permanent U.S. Military Base
Poland has approved formal steps toward a permanent U.S. military base on its territory, hoping to replace the current rotating troop presence. The proposal follows months of unce…
Dor Peretz Travels to Consider Dinamo Zagreb Offer Amid Maccabi Tel Aviv Stalemate
Dor Peretz is in Croatia to evaluate a Dinamo Zagreb offer while his Maccabi Tel Aviv contract talks remain unresolved. The 31-year-old captain, last season’s Israeli Premier Leag…
How the War Is Reshaping the Global Reach of Israeli Women Writers
A feature on three Israeli women writers shows how their international success has been shaped, and now limited, by the war after October 7. Sarit Yishai-Levi, Ayelet Gundar-Goshe…
Spain Trains Lebanese Army in Mine Clearance as Europe and the U.S. Expand Defense Spending
Spain has finished training Lebanese army troops to clear mines as part of a wider international effort led by MTC4L. The article also outlines major new U.S. and Polish defense p…
Long-awaited Israeli-Polish film revives final performances by Shmulik Calderon and Tzvi Shissel
Itai Lev’s long-delayed film “Lost Leon” will screen at Tel Aviv Cinematheque in a preview dedicated to Shmulik Calderon. The 95-minute Israeli-Polish drama follows an aging man’s…
Beitar Jerusalem and Hapoel Tel Aviv learn their possible Conference League opponents
Beitar Jerusalem and Hapoel Tel Aviv are in the June 17 draw for the Conference League second qualifying round. Both clubs will begin their European campaigns on July 23 and must…
A small Judean Hills winery built a loyal following with lighter, fresher wines
Lori and Shaike Lander’s Tzafririm Winery in the Judean Hills has evolved from heavy reds to lighter white, rosé, and red wines. Lori said a cardiac arrest seven years ago may hav…
Messi Hat-Trick Puts Argentina Ahead, but Rough Tackle on Mandi Goes Unpunished
Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick in Argentina’s 3-0 World Cup win over Algeria and matched Miroslav Klose’s all-time tournament scoring record. The report says he escaped a straigh…
How War, Language, and Nation-Building Shaped Hebrew Children's Literature
Prof. Yael Dror says Hebrew children's literature was born out of nation-building, migration, and war. She found that wartime children's press in Mandatory Palestine openly discus…
Reservist Severely Wounded by Kornet Missile Leaves Rambam After Three Months
Lt. Matanel Kriger, critically wounded by a Kornet missile on the Lebanon border, was discharged from Rambam in Haifa after about three and a half months. He lost both legs in the…
Inside Israel Railways: Negligence, Patronage and Wasteful Spending Exposed
An Israeli media investigation accuses Israel Railways of repeated negligence, waste and favoritism. It says a freight-train collapse stranded passengers, while a senior manager w…
The Night Erling Haaland Announced Himself to the World
Erling Haaland’s nine-goal U20 World Cup performance in 2019 is presented as the match that made him famous. Seven years later, he is set to make his senior World Cup debut for No…
Russian anti-Putin cartoonist shot dead in Poland in suspected targeted killing
Robert Kuzovkov, a Russian anti-Putin cartoonist living in Poland, was shot dead in Biała Podlaska. Polish police have detained two Belarusian suspects and are investigating possi…
Maor Vashemesh: Darkness Has a Limit, and Redemption Is Near
An article published on the yahrzeit of Rabbi Klonimus Kalman Epstein argues that darkness and suffering have a divine limit. Citing Hasidic teachings, it says God governs every m…
Germany Says Hamas Network Planned Major Attack on 7 October Anniversary
German prosecutors said they found a Hamas-linked suspect’s recorded confession tied to a foiled attack planned for the 2025 October 7 anniversary. Nine suspects have been arreste…
20 Rare Parrots Hidden in Luggage Seized at Ben Gurion Airport
Customs officers at Ben Gurion Airport stopped an attempt to smuggle about 20 rare parrots hidden in luggage. An Israeli man in his 20s returning from Poland was detained, the bir…
Haim Katzman Says He Is “Not Going Anywhere” as He Prepares to Hand Over G City
Haim Katzman said he will step down as G City CEO at the start of next year and return as chairman, while Keren Kalifa replaces him. He also plans to sell control of G City and es…