The National Bank of Poland (NBP) has announced a strategic decision to increase Poland’s gold reserves to 700 tonnes. Once this target is reached, Poland is expected to become the 10th largest holder of gold reserves in the world, joining an elite group of countries that treat gold as a key pillar of national financial security.
Polish hackers reportedly broke into a Russian CCTV system and trolled the staff by creating the illusion of “ghosts” inside the building. They altered the camera feed, moved objects around, and when employees tried to record the strange activity, the hackers cut the video stream. The prank ended with a humorous message. The article explains how this unusual incident highlights weaknesses in Russia’s security systems and the evolving nature of modern cyber warfare.
For years, Gacek the Cat has been one of the most unexpected – and most beloved – tourist attractions in Szczecin, Poland. What began as an ordinary street cat living in a wooden box on Kaszubska Street slowly transformed into a local legend, a social-media phenomenon, and even a contender for top-rated tourist spot on Google Maps.
Romania is moving forward with one of its largest modernization steps in recent years as the government prepares to purchase 289 German-made Lynx infantry fighting vehicles. The decision follows the visit of Rheinmetall President Armin Papperger to Bucharest, where talks with senior officials accelerated the partnership between Romania and the German defense industry.
Ukraine has officially started construction of a European-standard railway line connecting the country with Poland. The project, announced by Ukraine’s Minister for Community and Territorial Development, Oleksiy Kuleba, is a key step in strengthening cross-border transport and boosting regional connectivity.
Lithuania and seven other European countries have signed an agreement to improve military mobility across the continent, the Lithuanian Ministry of National Defence announced on Thursday. Representatives from Belgium, Czechia, Germany, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Poland, and Slovakia were among the signatories.
Taiwan is looking to strengthen its collaboration with Poland to support the reconstruction of Ukraine, leveraging Poland’s strategic position as a gateway to the EU and Ukraine, according to Cynthia Kiang, Taiwan’s Deputy Minister of Economic Affairs. The statement was made during the Rebuild Ukraine trade fair in Warsaw.
Poland has officially launched a major expansion of its Naftoport terminal in Gdańsk, a project that may reshape the energy map of Central and Eastern Europe. This investment is not merely national - it signals Poland’s ambition to become a regional energy hub for the broader Intermarium space, reinforcing resilience and independence in a geopolitically volatile region.
A new security structure will soon rise along the Polish-Belarusian border. Polish authorities are preparing to install an additional four-metre-high mesh fence parallel to the existing steel wall. The aim: to strengthen the ability of border units to intercept migrants who manage to breach the first line of defence.
Poland’s decision to build a 300-kilometre pipeline from the German border to the PERN terminal near Bydgoszcz is not just a national infrastructure project—it is a bold geopolitical move. By linking into NATO’s network, Poland is helping to expand NATO’s pipeline system to the eastern flank, a transformation with profound implications for Central and Eastern Europe.
A Polish-modified S-125 Newa SC air defense system has enabled a Ukrainian crew to destroy more than 120 enemy aerial targets, including drones and missiles. In total, the crew has nearly 200 downed objects on record, ranging from reconnaissance and strike UAVs to cruise missiles.
Ukrainian and French companies have signed a cooperation agreement to develop a constellation of Earth observation satellites, strengthening Ukraine’s access to space technologies.
Estonia is preparing for a significant expansion of its long-range artillery capabilities. According to a notification submitted to the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Tallinn has formally requested the purchase of six additional M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) along with a large stockpile of precision munitions. The request was outlined on September 29, 2025, by Michael F. Miller, Director of the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA). If approved, Estonia’s inventory of HIMARS launchers will increase from six to twelve, significantly boosting the firepower of its armed forces.
Romania is moving to establish a joint production line for defensive drones together with Ukraine, Foreign Minister Oana Toiu announced on October 1. The move reflects growing security concerns along NATO’s eastern flank following repeated Russian violations of European airspace.
Ukrainian Ambassador to Poland, Wasyl Bodnar, confirmed that Polish President Karol Nawrocki is expected to visit Ukraine in the near future. While the exact date has yet to be finalized, preparations are already underway in Kyiv. “We are working on the dates, and I hope the visit will take place in the coming weeks,” the diplomat stated.