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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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A 22-year-old driver was hospitalized in Kyiv region as a result of a car collision

On July 4, a 22-year-old Mercedes driver was injured and hospitalized after failing to give way to a Hyundai in the village of Zhornivka, Kyiv region, which led to a collision.

Crimes and emergencies • July 6, 01:06 AM • 19275 views
The Ukrainian team won a significant number of awards at the European Flipper Championships

At the European Junior Championships in Lithuania, the Ukrainian team won gold, silver and bronze medals in various individual and team events, including relay races, demonstrating its high level of training and sportsmanship.

Sports • July 5, 11:49 PM • 19215 views
SNRIU Chairman on monitoring of radiation situation around ZNPP: our capabilities have decreased

Our ability to monitor the radiation situation around Zaporizhzhya NPP has decreased, as 4 out of 14 stations outside the perimeter of the plant are currently not working, which deprives Ukraine and the world of up-to-date and truthful information about the radiation situation at Zaporizhzhya NPP and the surrounding areas, Korikov said.

War in Ukraine • July 5, 07:03 PM • 28891 views
For fans of science fiction, detective stories, comedies and adventures: what to watch this weekend

A selection of exciting sci-fi, horror, comedy, and drama films to watch this weekend, including Don't Look Up, Battle for the Earth, Bird Box, Blade Runner 2049, and Knocking on the Door.

UNN Lite • July 5, 05:54 PM • 118525 views
Stoltenberg on NATO summit: I expect a strong package for Ukraine to be adopted

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg expects the upcoming NATO summit to deliver a strong package of assistance to Ukraine, including a new NATO command in Ukraine, increased military support, bilateral security agreements, and an air defense announcement, demonstrating NATO's commitment to Ukraine.

Politics • July 5, 04:22 PM • 21187 views
Second Recruitment Center opened in Kyiv region

With the support of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, a new recruiting center for the Ukrainian army has opened in Brovary, Kyiv region, to help motivated Ukrainians join the Armed Forces and find suitable military units.

Society • July 5, 04:02 PM • 25278 views
From an agricultural to a culinary company: MHP has allocated 80 hectares of land for vegetables this year

MHP, Ukraine's largest agribusiness company, is expanding its vegetable production operations, allocating 80 hectares this year for potatoes, beets, carrots and onions, and plans to increase the area to 250 hectares next year as part of its transformation into a culinary company.

Economy • July 5, 04:00 PM • 30182 views
Hiding in the woods for four days: Rivne region detains attacker who shot a man

Police detained a man who shot and killed a 35-year-old resident of the village of Sernyky, Rivne region, on June 30 after a 4-day search.

Crimes and emergencies • July 5, 04:00 PM • 15562 views
Artillery and UAVs: occupants attacked Nikopol district, two men were wounded

Two men, aged 21 and 61, were injured and hospitalized after Russian attacks on Nikopol district of Dnipropetrovs'k region, which damaged residential buildings, infrastructure and started a fire.

War in Ukraine • July 5, 03:48 PM • 20311 views
Government Establishes Coordination Center for Combating Illegal Firearms Trafficking

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has established a coordination center for combating illicit trafficking in firearms, their parts, components and ammunition, which in 2023 seized more than 5,500 firearms and 2 million rounds of ammunition from citizens.

Politics • July 5, 03:19 PM • 19190 views
Occupants dropped three unmanned aerial vehicles on Komar village in Donetsk region: one person was killed, 20 others wounded

At least 1 person was killed and 20 wounded when Russian forces shelled Komar village in Donetsk region, dropping 3 guided bombs and damaging numerous buildings and infrastructure.

War in Ukraine • July 5, 03:07 PM • 16783 views
"Let's talk about art": Cambridge.ua and Mystetskyi Arsenal to hold English-language tours

The First Cambridge Center in cooperation with Mystetskyi Arsenal announce the second series of English-language tours called "Let's talk about art"! They will take place on July 20 and 27 at 16:00 at 10-12 Lavrska Street.

Business News • July 5, 02:55 PM • 124891 views
Poland is counting on the help of border guards from Germany, Greece and Finland

Poland is looking for border guards from Germany, Greece and Finland to help patrol the border with belarus amid concerns about migration pressure from the east.

News of the World • July 5, 02:37 PM • 20372 views
SBU exposes two collaborators who helped Russians with elections in the occupied territories

Law enforcers exposed two collaborators who actively cooperated with Russian troops during the occupation - one headed the local occupation administration in Kherson region, organized the relocation of Russian military and a pseudo-referendum, and the other passed personal data of Kharkiv residents to Russians to falsify elections in the occupied territories.

War in Ukraine • July 5, 02:16 PM • 25101 views
Russians fire near village council in Donetsk region: employee killed, 14 of her colleagues wounded

Russian troops shelled Komar village in Donetsk region, killing one employee of the village council and injuring 14 of her colleagues.

War in Ukraine • July 5, 01:32 PM • 25109 views
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The political scientist assessed the likelihood that the new British Prime Minister will continue to actively support Ukraine

Keir Starmer, the new British Prime Minister from the Labor Party, is likely to continue active military support for Ukraine and strengthen security alliances against Russia, a political analyst believes.

Politics • July 5, 01:30 PM • 130683 views
The family of Nariman Dzhelal, who was released from captivity, left the occupied Crimea

Nariman Dzhelal's family, including his wife and four children, has left Russian-occupied Crimea and is heading to government-controlled Ukraine, which will allow Dzhelal to reunite with them.

Politics • July 5, 12:56 PM • 14648 views
The Ministry of Justice explains how to find out if there is a fine from the TCC

The Ministry of Justice of Ukraine has clarified how to check whether enforcement proceedings have been opened against a person who evades military registration.

Society • July 5, 12:28 PM • 12814 views
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Such decisions should not be made without community participation - Association of Ukrainian Cities on the desire of some MPs to rename Brovary

The renaming of Brovary to Brovari should not take place without consultation with the local community, as such decisions require taking into account the opinion of residents, according to the Association of Ukrainian Cities.

Society • July 5, 12:03 PM • 106406 views
Ukraine receives more than 2.3 thousand tons of power equipment after Russian attacks resume

Ukraine received more than 2,300 tons of energy equipment from 14 countries to repair and restore facilities damaged by Russian attacks on its energy infrastructure.

Economy • July 5, 11:33 AM • 22022 views
MHP told about plans to grow niche crops

MHP is considering growing niche crops, such as hemp, which have a positive impact on the soil and oxygen production, and is exploring partnerships to grow hemp to produce products that are in demand in Europe.

Economy • July 5, 11:00 AM • 19692 views
Russia's tool: Duda reacts to Orban's "peacekeeping mission" in Moscow

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk reacted to Zelenskyy's statement that Hungary would be "an important tool to make the first step towards peace" in Ukraine. Tusk wondered in whose "hands is this instrument".

Politics • July 5, 10:19 AM • 22858 views
A man jumped off a train to illegally enter Poland. Instead, he broke his leg and smashed his head

A man broke his leg and smashed his head when he jumped from a Kyiv-Chop train near the Polish border, trying to illegally enter Poland on the advice of an anonymous Telegram channel.

Crimes and emergencies • July 5, 09:50 AM • 14686 views
There will be fewer outage schedules until 3 p.m., significant imports and emergency assistance from the EU are planned - Ukrenergo

Due to Russian attacks and the summer heat, Ukraine is facing electricity shortages, introducing hourly blackout schedules and receiving electricity imports from 5 countries and emergency aid from the EU.

Society • July 5, 08:15 AM • 33079 views
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How long the repaired road in Chernihiv region will last will depend on the vehicles' compliance with the weight regime - Restoration Service

Emergency repairs have been carried out on the road between Berestovets and Komarivka in Chernihiv Oblast, and how long the new pavement will last will depend on the weight limits for heavy vehicles.

Society • July 5, 07:53 AM • 73119 views
Two more bills on "economic booking" have been submitted to the Verkhovna Rada: they propose to book employees for UAH 20,400

Two other draft laws submitted to the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine propose to allow companies to "reserve" up to 50% of their employees subject to military service by paying a fee of UAH 20,400 per person to the state budget.

Economy • July 5, 07:42 AM • 20371 views
MHP invested $70-80 million in agriculture alone during the war - Dobrohirsky

During the two and a half years of the full-scale war, MHP invested USD 70-80 million in agribusiness, including the development of digital farming, efficient land use, soil analysis, and exports of about 200,000 tons of agricultural products per month.

Economy • July 5, 07:00 AM • 16425 views
"There will be more for sure": Yusov comments on the attack on the Tambov powder plant

Commenting on the strike on the Tambov Gunpowder Plant, Andriy Yusov, a representative of the Defense Ministry's Main Intelligence Directorate, noted that everything used by the enemy in the genocidal war against Ukraine is subject to such a certain impact.

War in Ukraine • July 5, 06:21 AM • 21224 views
During a night attack, the Defenders shot down all 32 enemy Shahed drones

All 32 enemy attack drones were successfully shot down by Ukrainian air defense during the night attack.

War in Ukraine • July 5, 04:52 AM • 28433 views
Last night, enemy UAVs damaged 6 houses and 1 car in Kyiv region

6 private houses and 1 car were damaged as a result of a night attack by an enemy drone on Makariv community in Kyiv region, but no one was killed or injured.

War in Ukraine • July 5, 04:23 AM • 19690 views