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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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Two Australians charged with espionage for conspiring to pass Australian military secrets to Russia

Two Australian citizens of Russian descent were accused of preparing to commit espionage by gaining access to Australian Armed Forces materials with the intent to pass them on to the Russian authorities.

News of the World • July 12, 05:55 AM • 15597 views
In Dnipropetrovs'k region, occupants destroyed 4 outbuildings and damaged 9 private houses and a garage

Enemy shelling destroyed 4 outbuildings and damaged 9 residential buildings and a garage in Dnipropetrovs'k region of Ukraine.

Society • July 12, 04:52 AM • 23488 views
Mine accident in Poland: one miner killed, another searched for after underground tremor

One miner is dead and another is being rescued after a strong underground tremor at a Polish mine, where 76 miners were evacuated and 17 hospitalized.

Society • July 12, 01:25 AM • 21655 views
Ukrainian air defense shoots down 3 enemy targets in Khmelnytskyi region, no losses

Ukrainian air defense shoots down three enemy targets in Khmelnytsky region, causing no casualties or damage.

Society • July 11, 09:59 PM • 22336 views
Part of EU to boycott ministerial meetings during Hungary's presidency - Reuters

Several EU countries, including Sweden, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, and Finland, will boycott ministerial meetings organized by Hungary during its presidency of the EU Council to protest Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's meetings with Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping.

News of the World • July 11, 06:58 PM • 22657 views
Kharkiv region: occupants hit Bilyi Kolodyazh village with GAB-500, three people killed and eight wounded

Three people were killed and eight injured as a result of a Russian missile attack on the village of Bilyi Kolodyazh in Kharkiv region.

War in Ukraine • July 11, 06:19 PM • 18194 views
The Foreign Ministry is negotiating with the Red Cross on programs for the return of Ukrainians from abroad

First Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Andriy Sybiga met with the Director General of the Ukrainian Red Cross Society to discuss the organization's activities, assistance provided, participation in recovery projects and the need for better coordination with the authorities and international organizations.

Society • July 11, 05:26 PM • 22052 views
Russians launch air strike in Kharkiv region: at least two people are killed and wounded

At least two civilians were killed and eight others wounded in a Russian airstrike on the village of Bilyi Kolodyazh in Kharkiv region.

Society • July 11, 04:56 PM • 20789 views
Enemy attacks Nikopol region with kamikaze drones and artillery: gas pipeline and power line damaged

Today, Nikopol district of Dnipropetrovs'k region came under hostile fire, damaging a gas pipeline, a power line, infrastructure, buildings and vehicles, and injuring two people.

War in Ukraine • July 11, 04:05 PM • 18774 views
Shmyhal on access to funds under the Ukraine Facility program: we need to create a single list of projects as soon as possible

Shmyhal held the first meeting of the Steering Board for the Coordination of Central Executive Authorities to support Ukraine's participation in the Multi-Donor Coordination Platform. According to him, the country already has access to funding under the EU's Ukraine Facility program, so we need to form a single list of projects as soon as possible.

Economy • July 11, 03:20 PM • 34301 views
The Patriot system and strengthening security in the Black Sea region: Ukraine and Romania sign security agreement

Romania will provide Ukraine with a Patriot air defense system and support its security efforts in the Black Sea region under a new bilateral agreement.

War in Ukraine • July 11, 02:56 PM • 29072 views
Kherson under Russian attack: explosions are heard in the city

Russian army attacks Kherson from the occupied left bank, explosions are heard in Dniprovsky district, residents are urged to seek shelter.

War in Ukraine • July 11, 02:22 PM • 19563 views
Russian propagandist who launched a missile attack on Mykolaiv is sentenced to 15 years in prison

Russian propagandist and FSB agent Sergei Lebedev, who directed Russian missile strikes on Ukrainian cities and spread disinformation on Kremlin TV channels, was sentenced in absentia by a Ukrainian court to 15 years in prison for high treason committed under martial law.

War in Ukraine • July 11, 01:25 PM • 22972 views
Hanged on a pipe and hitted with an axe butt: man faces up to 8 years in prison for trying to kill two dogs

A 37-year-old man in the Kharkiv region was served a notice of suspicion of cruelty to animals.

Society • July 11, 01:14 PM • 13429 views
Ibiza, Ithaca, Grand Petite: new swimming areas officially opened in Odesa

According to Kiper, five more beach areas have been officially opened: Ithaca, Ibiza, Zebra, Public, and Grand Petite.

Society • July 11, 12:23 PM • 13751 views
Almost two tons of counterfeit tobacco - members of an organized criminal group who set up clandestine production will be tried

In Poltava region, law enforcement officers seized almost two tons of counterfeit shredded tobacco from an organized criminal group that set up illegal production and sale of tobacco products.

Economy • July 11, 12:18 PM • 34399 views
Schedules of power outages in regions will be checked in depth amid complaints - State Energy Supervision

Ukraine will conduct an in-depth review of the application of blackout schedules in several regions due to complaints.

Economy • July 11, 10:30 AM • 22891 views
Latest massive Russian strike in Kyiv kills 33 people, wounds 125 more - SES

On July 8, a massive Russian missile attack on Kyiv killed 33 people and injured 125, including 10 children.

War in Ukraine • July 11, 10:17 AM • 60028 views
44 people killed, 196 wounded in Russia's attack on Ukraine on July 8 - SES

On July 8, a massive Russian army strike in Ukraine killed 44 people and injured 196, including 10 children, in cities such as Kyiv, Dnipro, and Kryvyi Rih.

War in Ukraine • July 11, 09:55 AM • 65680 views
Actor Benji Gregory, who played in the TV series "Alf" as a child, dies

Benji Gregory, who as a child played the role of Brian Tanner in the famous 1980s television series Alf, has died at the age of 46.

Culture • July 11, 09:32 AM • 17672 views
European Tourism Commission predicts a record 800 billion euros in tourist revenue - Bloomberg

In 2024, international travel spending in Europe reached a record 800 billion euros, up 37% from before the pandemic, driven by increased demand from American and East Asian travelers.

Economy • July 11, 09:02 AM • 28299 views
Several thousand people have already registered to join the "Ukrainian Legion" in Poland - Sikorsky

Several thousand people have already registered to join a new volunteer military unit in Poland to help defend Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • July 11, 08:11 AM • 32057 views
Demchenko: Enemy subversive reconnaissance group's activity in Sumy sector has decreased somewhat recently

The activity of enemy subversive reconnaissance groups in the Sumy sector has decreased somewhat recently, although daily shelling by Russia in the region continues.

War in Ukraine • July 11, 06:52 AM • 22301 views
The enemy attacked Prykarpattia at night: there were no casualties and no damage to civilian infrastructure

The Russian army attacked Ivano-Frankivsk region at night, but thanks to air defense, there were no casualties or damage to civilian infrastructure.

War in Ukraine • July 11, 05:58 AM • 26203 views
A civilian is injured and a combine harvester burns down in the border region of russia amid drone attacks

A civilian was injured in an explosion in the shebekinsky district of the belgorod region of the russia, and a combine harvester caught fire as a result of a kamikaze drone attack.

Society • July 11, 02:25 AM • 25926 views
DeepState: Enemy captures Yevhenivka at the front, advances near Yurivka

According to DeepState, on the front line, enemy troops occupied Yevhenivka and advanced near Yurivka.

War in Ukraine • July 10, 11:27 PM • 19210 views
Air defense is working in Lviv region

Air defense systems were activated in the Lviv region of Ukraine due to the detection of an enemy attack drone.

War in Ukraine • July 10, 10:38 PM • 20254 views
Former Supreme Court Chief Justice Knyazev released in Zakarpattia after documents check

Former Supreme Court Chief Justice Vsevolod Knyazev was released after a document check near the Romanian border.

Politics • July 10, 10:32 PM • 21935 views
Russian troops strike at village in Donetsk region - one person killed and one wounded

On July 10, Russian troops attacked the village of Novoekonomichne in Donetsk region, killing at least one person and wounding another, and damaging several houses.

Society • July 10, 05:39 PM • 20728 views
TCCs will be able to generate and print summonses using the Oberig register: the government has adopted amendments

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved amendments that allow the TCC to generate and print summonses using the Unified State Register of Conscripts "Oberig", which simplifies and speeds up the procedure.

War in Ukraine • July 10, 01:49 PM • 15865 views