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Poland

A country in Central Europe
Poland is a country in Central Europe. The country's area is 312,685 km². The population is 38.484 million people. The capital is Warsaw. Poland was formed in the 10th century as a result of the unification of West Slavic tribes between the Vistula and Oder rivers. In the 16th century, it existed as a state formation called the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, which also included Ukrainian lands. Later, the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth was divided between other states. Poland gained independence in 1918. After World War II, it was part of the socialist bloc. It is a member of NATO and actively helps Ukraine in the fight against Russian invaders. Famous Poles: Józef Piłsudski, Lech Wałęsa, John Paul II.
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The baptism took place, which became a symbolic beginning of Polish statehood
1025
The Kingdom of Poland was formed
1364
The Jagiellonian University was founded in Kraków, one of the oldest institutions of higher education in Europe
1410
The Battle of Grunwald took place, which ended with a decisive victory for the Kingdom of Poland
1569
The Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth was created, which became a leading state and cultural center
1791
The first modern constitution in Europe was adopted
1918
Poland regained its independence after the First World War
1978
A Pope was elected who was Polish
1980
An independent trade union was created, which contributed to the fall of communism
2004
The country joined the European Union
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Russians hit a cell tower, wounding 7 people in Kherson region

Yesterday, Russian troops launched missile and air strikes on several settlements in Kherson region, damaging residential buildings, a preschool, commercial premises and infrastructure, injuring 7 people.

War in Ukraine • July 17, 05:30 AM • 37842 views
Ukraine's women's national soccer team defeats Croatia and advances to the Euro 2025 playoffs

Ukraine's women's national football team defeated Croatia 2-0 and secured a place in the Euro 2025 playoffs, with goals scored by Kateryna Korsun and Roksolana Kravchuk.

Sports • July 17, 01:08 AM • 22788 views
russia puts First Deputy Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Ihor Fedorov on the wanted list

Ihor Fedorov, First Deputy Chief of Staff of the Land Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, is wanted in russia.

War in Ukraine • July 16, 11:55 PM • 105146 views
US authorities receive information that Iran planned to assassinate Donald Trump - CNN

CNN: Iran was planning to assassinate former US President Donald Trump, according to intelligence obtained by US intelligence agencies, leading to increased security measures around Trump.

Politics • July 16, 09:32 PM • 111455 views
A transsexual man kidnapped a baby from a perinatal center in Poltava region, police detain him

A transgender man kidnapped a 4-day-old baby from a perinatal center in Poltava region, claiming he wanted to have a child he would never be able to have, and now faces 5 to 10 years in prison.

Society • July 16, 06:26 PM • 28185 views
A number of Ukrainian bloggers were included in the Myrotvorets database for calling for "peaceful" negotiations with Russia

Several Ukrainian bloggers who called for "peaceful" negotiations with Russia after the attack on the Okhmatdyt hospital were added to the Myrotvorets database on charges of spreading Russian propaganda and attempting to violate Ukraine's sovereignty.

Society • July 16, 06:19 PM • 43756 views
Maximum power outages in Sumy region due to an accident in the power grid

Sumy region has introduced the maximum number of emergency power outage schedules due to a systemic failure in Ukraine's power grid caused by excessive load and increased failure rates of electrical equipment due to extremely high temperatures.

Society • July 16, 06:02 PM • 36564 views
Venislavskyi filed a complaint with law enforcement agencies against MP Bezuhla

MP Fedir Venislavskyi filed a complaint against MP Mariana Bezuhla for disclosing information in the field of security and defense at a closed meeting of a parliamentary committee.

War in Ukraine • July 16, 05:30 PM • 118090 views
Ukraine and Moldova discuss plans for EU accession negotiations

Deputy Head of the Presidential Office Ihor Zhovkva met with Vice Prime Minister for European Integration of Moldova Cristina Gerasimova to discuss priorities, tasks and plans for Ukraine and Moldova's accession to the European Union, strengthening of dialogue and cooperation between the three countries, as well as reaffirm unity in countering Russian aggression.

Society • July 16, 05:25 PM • 100532 views
The situation in the energy sector is more complicated now than in previous weeks: the Ministry of Energy has clarified

Ukraine's energy system is in a critical state due to massive Russian attacks on energy facilities, high temperatures that have increased consumption, and power plant outages that have led to four consecutive nationwide blackouts.

War in Ukraine • July 16, 05:20 PM • 61702 views
Ukraine has sent a request for EUR 4.1 billion to the European Commission under the Ukraine Facility

Ukraine has fulfilled all 9 indicators for the second quarter of 2024 under the EU's Ukraine Fund program, allowing it to request EUR 4. 1 billion from the European Commission, including EUR 1.5 billion in grant funding.

Economy • July 16, 05:05 PM • 107169 views
Donetsk region: occupants attacked Pokrovsk, 4 wounded and 7 damaged houses reported

The Russian army struck Pokrovsk in Donetsk region, injuring 4 people and damaging 7 houses.

War in Ukraine • July 16, 04:30 PM • 26180 views
In Lviv, a man doused himself with gasoline and threatened to set himself on fire

The man doused himself with gasoline and threatened to set himself on fire near the Lviv City Council to protest against the law enforcement system and the court verdicts against him.

Crimes and emergencies • July 16, 02:52 PM • 14369 views
Ukrainians abroad who have not updated their military records may also be fined - Defense Ministry

Ukrainian persons liable for military service abroad who fail to update their military records by July 16 face administrative fines with possible seizure of property or accounts if the fines are not paid.

Politics • July 16, 02:10 PM • 30429 views
Slobodian explains the causes of the accident at the power facility, which caused power outages in 7 regions

Extremely high temperatures caused excessive load and an increase in the number of electrical equipment failures beyond its normal operation, leading to emergency power outages in seven regions of Ukraine due to equipment failure at one of the power facilities.

Society • July 16, 01:55 PM • 20871 views
Russian army hits Chernihiv region with X-59 missile - General Staff

Russian troops launch a missile strike with an X-59 missile on the village of Golinka in Chernihiv region, Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • July 16, 01:44 PM • 29162 views
The situation with electricity should improve in the coming days as the heat subsides

The State Energy Supervision Service expects that the electricity situation in Ukraine will improve as the temperature drops, which will reduce the load on the power system and ensure its stable operation.

Society • July 16, 01:37 PM • 12174 views
Forged documents to go on a cruise to the Caribbean: judges from Kyiv region served notice of suspicion

A judge of the Brovary City District Court was served a notice of suspicion for forging documents for a cruise to the Caribbean during martial law.

Politics • July 16, 01:20 PM • 20548 views
The number of wounded increased to three as a result of Russian attack on Antonivka in Kherson region

Three people were wounded, including a 54-year-old man with mine-blast trauma and shrapnel wounds as a result of a Russian Federation strike in Kherson region.

War in Ukraine • July 16, 12:44 PM • 26874 views
Saving from the heat: water bowls for animals in Brovary parks and squares

In Brovary, municipalities have installed watering troughs in parks and public places to help street animals cope with the extreme heat of 35-38°C.

Society • July 16, 12:07 PM • 15659 views
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Simple and cheap: the Kyiv Scientific Research Institute of Forensic Expertise showed a module with which Russians drop their bombs on Ukraine (video)

The Kyiv Scientific Research Institute of Forensic Expertise showed a module with which Russians drop their bombs on Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • July 16, 11:57 AM • 125035 views
The GUR, together with cyber volunteers, attacked almost a hundred Russian web resources

Ukrainian intelligence and cyber volunteers attacked about 100 Russian websites. 39 of them are still down. These are companies that serve the Russian public sector, which is involved in the war against Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • July 16, 11:55 AM • 25325 views
In spring and summer there may be more attempts to illegally cross the border, as it is easier for people to cross the border - Demchenko

In favorable weather conditions, such as spring and summer, there may be more attempts to illegally cross the border as it is easier for people to get to the border line, while in winter, when it is cold and snowy, there are fewer attempts, according to a spokesperson for the State Border Guard Service.

Society • July 16, 11:18 AM • 17409 views
Tomorrow summonses can be sent by Ukrposhta - General Staff

Starting from July 17, calls can be sent via Ukrposhta to the addresses indicated during military registration, which simplifies the procedure for territorial recruiting stations.

Society • July 16, 11:12 AM • 25691 views
Property or accounts of persons liable for military service may be seized only in case of non-payment of fine for unupdated data - Ministry of Defense

If a person liable for military service fails to pay a fine for out-of-date data, his or her property or accounts may be seized by the state executive service.

Society • July 16, 11:05 AM • 26152 views
Starting from tomorrow, men's military registration documents will be checked at border checkpoints - Demchenko

Starting tomorrow, Ukrainian border guards will check military registration documents of men aged 18 to 60 when leaving the country.

Society • July 16, 10:59 AM • 35178 views
Update of military registration data does not mean automatic necessity to undergo a medical examination - General Staff

According to Lieutenant Colonel Iryna Harbuz of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, citizens will receive separate summonses to undergo a military medical commission. So, updating military registration data does not automatically imply undergoing a military medical commission.

Society • July 16, 10:48 AM • 20136 views
General Staff clarifies the procedure for issuing fines for unupdated data

Those who fail to update their military registration documents on time face an administrative fine. However, anyone who disagrees with the imposed penalty has the right to appeal the decision to the court.

Society • July 16, 10:44 AM • 20169 views
Russian patrol ship, which was withdrawn from Crimea yesterday, entered the basing point in Novorossiysk - Pletenchuk

The last patrol ship of the Russian Navy left the occupied Crimea and entered the base in Novorossiysk, probably the Ladny ship, while only auxiliary vessels without main weapons and 5 large landing ships undergoing repairs remain in Crimea.

War in Ukraine • July 16, 10:08 AM • 30821 views
Online TCC, automatic deferral, booking: the Ministry of Defense told what other features Reserve+ can get

The Ministry of Defense is working to make the Reserve+ app a fully digital analog of a military ID card, with features such as automatic deferral, online booking, online data updates, and retrieval of data from other registries through electronic requests.

Society • July 16, 09:57 AM • 12857 views