Poland News in English

Wondering whether you can keep up with what’s happening in Poland without speaking a word of Polish? Good news: you can. Two decades ago an English-speaking visitor or expat had to hunt down a thin weekly at a hotel newsstand. Today Poland has a healthy spread of English-language news sites, an English TV channel and radio service, and regularly updated city guides — most of them free and online. This page rounds up the sources worth bookmarking before and during your trip.

Staying informed as a visitor or expat

If you’re visiting for a week or settling in for a few years, a handful of reliable English-language outlets will cover the essentials: national politics, the economy, big cultural events, transport changes, and the occasional story that explains the country to you rather than just reporting it. Poland’s English-language media scene leans toward a mix of independent newsrooms and public broadcasters, so it’s worth reading more than one to get a balanced picture. A quick note for the nostalgic: the old print weeklies that once ruled this beat — the Warsaw Voice, the Warsaw Insider and various business monthlies — have largely given way to digital outlets, and some have closed entirely. The list below reflects what is actually publishing in 2026.

English news about Poland

These are the go-to websites for English-language reporting and analysis on Polish affairs:

  • Notes from Poland — an independent, reader-funded outlet offering daily news summaries plus deeper cultural and political commentary. Widely regarded as the most thorough English-language coverage of the country.
  • TVP World — the English-language news service of Poland’s public broadcaster, with breaking news, features and a live stream focused on Poland and Central Europe.
  • Polish Radio English Service (Radio Poland) — the English-language arm of Poland’s public radio, with concise daily news on politics, the economy and sport, plus audio bulletins.
  • Warsaw Business Journal (WBJ) — English-language business and economy coverage, with a daily website and the “Poland A.M.” newsletter. The best source if you care about finance, real estate, law and tech.
  • Kafkadesk — an independent site covering Poland alongside its Central European neighbours (Czechia, Slovakia, Hungary), good for regional context and analysis.
  • International wires — for major breaking stories, outlets such as Reuters, the Associated Press and the BBC carry Poland coverage in English and are a useful cross-check against domestic sources.

TV & radio in English

You don’t need a Polish-speaking friend to follow the headlines on screen or over the air:

  • TVP World — a 24/7 English-language TV news channel from the public broadcaster, available as a free live stream on its website and YouTube channel.
  • Polish Radio English Service — English-language radio bulletins and podcasts via polskieradio.pl, handy for catching up while you travel.
  • International channels — most mid-range and upmarket hotels carry English-language news channels such as BBC World News and CNN International in their room TV packages.

Local listings & city guides

For what to see, eat and do — rather than the daily news cycle — English-language city guides are still the most useful tool a visitor has:

  • Poland In Your Pocket — the long-running, regularly updated English-language guide series. Headquartered in Kraków, it publishes city guides for Kraków, Warsaw, Gdańsk and Poznań — free to read online, with printed editions available too.
  • Local tourist information centres — every major Polish city runs an official tourist office (often signposted “it” or Informacja Turystyczna) where English-speaking staff hand out free maps and current event listings.
  • Event and ticketing sites — many Polish venues and festivals now run English-language pages; check the official site of any specific museum, concert or festival for up-to-date opening hours and ticket prices, which change seasonally.

Frequently asked questions

Is there news about Poland in English?

Yes. Several outlets publish daily in English, including Notes from Poland, TVP World, the Polish Radio English Service and the Warsaw Business Journal. Major international wires (Reuters, AP, BBC) also cover the bigger stories.

Is there an English-language TV news channel in Poland?

Yes — TVP World is a 24/7 English-language news channel run by the public broadcaster, free to watch via live stream on its website and YouTube. International channels like BBC World News and CNN International are also widely available in hotels.

What’s the best English city guide for Poland?

In Your Pocket is the most established option, with free, regularly updated online guides to Kraków, Warsaw, Gdańsk and Poznań. For day-to-day listings, the official tourist information office in each city is an excellent (and free) backup.

Do I need to speak Polish to follow the news while I visit?

Not at all. Between the English-language websites, TVP World, the Polish Radio English Service and English city guides, you can stay fully informed without any Polish. Knowing a few polite phrases helps in daily life, but it isn’t needed to keep up with the headlines.

Planning the rest of your trip? See our practical stuff page for tips on money, transport, safety and getting around Poland.