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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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Fire in Russian Kursk could have occurred at a military base: what is known

A fire allegedly broke out at a military aviation technical base in Kursk, Russia.

News of the World • July 2, 11:17 AM • 14480 views
No intruders pushing people under the rails in the subway were found - Kyiv Metro

No intruders have been detected in the Kyiv subway who would deliberately push people in front of subway trains, said Sergiy Tkachuk, head of the traffic service, noting that people falling on the rails occur for various reasons.

Society • July 2, 11:03 AM • 14059 views
It's dangerous to leave pets in cars in the heat: tips for pet owners

On hot days, leaving pets in closed cars for even a few minutes can be deadly due to extremely high temperatures, so pets should be left at home with access to fresh water or taken with you, and outdoor pets should be provided with water bowls.

Society • July 2, 10:29 AM • 13261 views
Cabinet of Ministers appoints First Deputy Minister of Economy

Oleksiy Sobolev was appointed by the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine as First Deputy Minister of Economy of Ukraine.

Economy • July 2, 10:17 AM • 47343 views
Mkrtchan Brothers Charitable Foundation donates 80 tons of drinking water to communities in Donetsk region

The aid is intended for residents of the frontline areas where water supply systems have been severely damaged by enemy terrorist attacks.

Society • July 2, 08:59 AM • 12742 views
Kherson under massive enemy fire: a man is wounded

A 54-year-old man was injured as a result of shelling by Russian troops in Kherson.

War in Ukraine • July 2, 08:20 AM • 24094 views
Amid the heat wave, electricity will be cut off in three stages, with fewer restrictions until 1 p.m., imports and emergency assistance are planned

Due to high electricity consumption amid the heatwave, Ukraine today introduced rolling blackouts in three phases and planned to import and provide emergency electricity from neighboring countries.

Society • July 2, 07:32 AM • 23376 views
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This year the gross grain harvest will be at the level of about 60 million tons - expert

This year, the gross grain harvest in Ukraine will amount to about 60 million tons. Because of the war, farmers had fewer material resources, so the harvest will not be greatly increased.

Agronomy news • July 2, 07:30 AM • 91138 views
33 settlements of Rivne region are without power supply due to night weather

33 settlements in the Rivne region were cut off from power due to the nighttime weather, with Sarny and Varas districts suffering the most.

Society • July 2, 07:26 AM • 14365 views
Ministry of Energy hopes that the situation with power outages will improve in the coming weeks

The situation in Ukraine's power grid remains challenging due to ongoing Russian attacks on energy facilities and increased consumption caused by the heat wave, but is expected to improve in the coming weeks.

War in Ukraine • July 2, 07:11 AM • 79425 views
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Buying an apartment or renting. Expert tells whether it is worth investing in housing in Ukraine

The expert told whether it is worth investing in housing in Ukraine.

Economy • July 2, 06:52 AM • 47626 views
Russian troops attack Kherson in the morning, an elderly man is wounded

Russian troops shelled Kherson, causing a 70-year-old man to sustain an explosive injury and shrapnel wounds.

War in Ukraine • July 2, 06:11 AM • 22179 views
Kazakh journalist Aidos Sadykov, who was assassinated in Kyiv, dies

Kazakhstani journalist Aidos Sadykov, who was assassinated in Kyiv on June 18, died in hospital after 13 days of fighting for his life.

Politics • July 2, 04:34 AM • 30262 views
Russian drones strike at Orthodox church in Kherson region

Russian occupants carried out three drone strikes on the Orthodox Holy Archangel Michael Church in Zmiivka, Kherson region, causing a fire and damaging windows, roof and bell tower.

War in Ukraine • July 2, 12:13 AM • 23988 views
Ukrainian DELTA system successfully integrated with Polish TOPAZ at NATO exercises

During NATO's CWIX24 exercise in Poland, Ukraine's DELTA combat system was successfully integrated with Poland's TOPAZ artillery fire control system, demonstrating its ability to securely transfer data and ensure interoperability with NATO systems.

War in Ukraine • July 1, 11:26 PM • 20840 views
Ukraine will win the war thanks to the help of Poland and the United States, - Polish Prime Minister

Ukraine will win the war with Russia thanks to the help of Polish and American allies, says Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk.

War in Ukraine • July 1, 09:50 PM • 24275 views
How long will power outages last on July 2 - explanation from Yasno

On July 2, there will be three phases of power outages lasting from 8 to 12 hours simultaneously throughout the day in both the black and gray zones due to increased electricity consumption caused by the hot weather.

Announcements • July 1, 08:50 PM • 24526 views
Border guards shoot down a Russian reconnaissance drone near Toretsk with small arms

Near Toretsk, Ukrainian border guards shot down a Russian reconnaissance drone with small arms.

War in Ukraine • July 1, 05:48 PM • 45869 views
Fedorov demonstrated the Vepr universal robot used by the Defense Forces

The Ukrainian military is actively using 30 Vepr universal robots, which can evacuate wounded soldiers, deliver ammunition, remotely mine and clear mines, and be used to train snipers, increasing their capabilities and saving lives.

War in Ukraine • July 1, 05:24 PM • 23855 views
Cotton in the occupied Crimea: there may have been a hit to a military unit

A military unit in the Karani area of occupied Crimea was probably hit during an air raid. The occupiers claim to have destroyed four air targets.

War in Ukraine • July 1, 04:41 PM • 18012 views
In Kherson, Russian shelling damaged a sewer collector

On Monday, Russian troops attacked one of Kherson's districts, damaging a 500 mm diameter sewer, which led to a sewage leak that was later localized by emergency crews.

Society • July 1, 04:32 PM • 28034 views
Cotton in the occupied Crimea: there is probably a "flight" in Balaklava

Powerful explosions were heard in Sevastopol, in occupied Crimea, and visible traces of air defense missiles appeared in the sky. Crimean Wind reports that there is a possible "arrival" in Balaklava.

War in Ukraine • July 1, 04:10 PM • 25948 views
Ukraine is interested in constructive cooperation and unity of the EU to protect peace: Kuleba on Hungary's EU Council Presidency

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba congratulated Hungary on its presidency of the EU Council, thanked Belgium for its historic decisions during the presidency, and expressed interest in constructive cooperation and unity of the EU to protect peace and stability in Europe based on reliable support for Ukraine.

Politics • July 1, 03:51 PM • 25379 views
Ukrainian sailors win gold and silver at the Kieler Week 2024 sailing regatta

Ukrainian athletes Yelyzaveta Vasylenko and Yegor Samarin won the 470 doubles class at the Kieler Week 2024 sailing regatta in Germany, while Svyatoslav Madonich and Dmytro Karabadzhak won silver in the 420 class.

Sports • July 1, 03:24 PM • 19775 views
Poland resumes the passage of Ukrainian trucks at checkpoints

Poland has resumed allowing Ukrainian trucks to pass through checkpoints at Lviv customs after resolving the issue of trucks crossing the border without international transportation permits.

Economy • July 1, 03:10 PM • 65873 views
Russians seize intact ATACMS system and study how it works - Reuters

Russia claims to have captured an intact guidance system from an American ATACMS missile and is analyzing the technology to identify vulnerabilities and improve its countermeasures against such missiles.

War in Ukraine • July 1, 02:53 PM • 30704 views
More than 140 thousand square kilometers are potentially mined in Ukraine - Ministry of Internal Affairs

140 thousand square kilometers of Ukraine remain potentially mined after Russia's full-scale invasion.

Society • July 1, 02:16 PM • 24659 views
Starlink, Apple, and Ecoflow worth UAH 6 million: a bus stuffed with new equipment was stopped on the border with Poland

A bus carrying 124 new Apple iPhones, 10 Starlink satellite terminals and 2 Ecoflow battery stations worth UAH 6 million was detained at the Polish-Ukrainian border concealed from customs control, the State Customs Service reported.

Crimes and emergencies • July 1, 01:59 PM • 17089 views
Kherson under fire of the occupants, explosions are heard in the city

Russian military shells the Korabelny district of Kherson, a number of explosions occurred, local authorities report.

War in Ukraine • July 1, 01:48 PM • 18440 views
Farmers received UAH 220 million of support for gardens and greenhouses this year

This year, the Ukrainian government has provided more than UAH 220 million to 55 agricultural enterprises for the development of horticulture, berry growing, viticulture and greenhouse farming.

Economy • July 1, 01:41 PM • 24652 views