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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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Kharkiv region: as a result of the Russian attack on Tsyrkuny, the number of wounded increased to 8

Eight people were injured and 10 houses were damaged as a result of the Russian attack on Tsyrkuny in Kharkiv region.

War in Ukraine • June 28, 02:47 PM • 26050 views
New fire recognized at Russian air defense positions in occupied Dzhankoy

A new fire has been recorded at Russian air defense positions in occupied Dzhankoy, Crimea, possibly related to the S-500 surface-to-air missile system.

War in Ukraine • June 28, 02:16 PM • 31512 views
During visit to China, Duda discusses Ukraine with Chinese leader

During an official visit to China, Polish President Andrzej Duda discussed the security situation in Europe with Chinese President Xi Jinping, including Russia's war against Ukraine and Belarus' hybrid attack on the Polish border.

Politics • June 28, 02:15 PM • 36397 views
In Sumy region, a man is on trial for making weapons to protect the village from Russian invasion: Ombudsman reacts

In Sumy region, a man is on trial for making weapons to protect his village from a possible Russian invasion at the start of a full-scale war in Ukraine, and the Ombudsperson has taken the case under her personal control to protect human rights.

War in Ukraine • June 28, 02:10 PM • 23823 views
Road lighting will be temporarily suspended in Volyn since July

Due to the need to limit electricity consumption due to Russian attacks on energy facilities, outdoor lighting along national highways in Volyn Oblast will be suspended from July 1, with the exception of international checkpoints and more than a hundred pedestrian crossings.

Society • June 28, 01:49 PM • 18059 views
Burshtyn TPP is badly damaged and cannot be restored - RMA

Burshtyn TPP in Ivano-Frankivsk region was heavily damaged by about 12 rocket attacks and is beyond repair.

War in Ukraine • June 28, 01:29 PM • 85401 views
Russians seek to reach Kostiantynivka highway in Pokrovsk sector - Voloshyn

Russian troops are trying to seize the Kostyantynivka road in the Pokrovske direction, which is of great logistical importance, in order to reach the administrative borders of Luhansk and Donetsk regions.

War in Ukraine • June 28, 01:10 PM • 21536 views
Man killed by Russian drone strike on Odradokamyanka in Kherson region

A 50-year-old man died as a result of a Russian kamikaze drone strike on the village of Odradokamyanka, Kherson region.

War in Ukraine • June 28, 12:58 PM • 19620 views
Voloshyn: There is no shell hunger in the Defense Forces

Over the past 24 hours, Ukrainian artillery fired more than 3,000 rounds, using both Soviet and modern Western weapons, indicating no shortage of shells.

War in Ukraine • June 28, 12:53 PM • 17698 views
"Russian practice is unchanged": Voloshin explains why the occupiers destroy Chasiv Yar with "Solntsepyoks"

The Russian occupation forces are using heavy flamethrower systems such as "Solntsepek" in the town of Chasiv Yar, Donetsk region, due to the lack of success in their attempts to storm the town and trying to destroy it like others.

War in Ukraine • June 28, 12:37 PM • 22532 views
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The involvement of KSRIFE experts in the work of the eTobacco portal will be useful for both consumers and law enforcement agencies - economist

The eTobacco portal, scheduled to be launched in February 2025, will be an important tool in the fight against illegal tobacco trade, allowing to identify manufacturers, importers and publish data on ingredients and emissions of tobacco products. To make it more effective, the expert recommends involving experts from the Kyiv Scientific Research Institute of Forensic Expertise.

Economy • June 28, 12:29 PM • 150908 views
The number of days with heat over 35 degrees has increased dramatically in the world's largest capitals

Over the past three decades, the number of days when temperatures in the world's 20 largest capitals reach 35°C or higher has increased by 52%, putting more than 300 million people at risk of extreme heat.

Health • June 28, 12:01 PM • 17674 views
Denmark has already trained fifty Ukrainian specialists to service F-16 fighters

Already 50 Ukrainian specialists have been trained in Denmark to maintain F-16 fighter jets. The country will also train 20 Ukrainian pilots by the end of the year.

War in Ukraine • June 28, 11:31 AM • 30737 views
Ukraine does not produce missiles for air defense and is completely dependent on partners: the Air Force commented on DTEK's statement

There is a shortage of missiles for Western air defense systems in Ukraine, as the country does not produce these missiles and is completely dependent on partner support, which requires more support from Western allies to protect critical infrastructure and deter Russian aviation.

War in Ukraine • June 28, 11:01 AM • 99439 views
Government appoints new head of the State Emergency Service

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine appointed Andriy Danik as head of the State Emergency Service, Vitaliy Myronyuk as first deputy head of the State Emergency Service, dismissed Alla Horbatyuk from the post of deputy head of the State Labor Service and approved Yuriy Dudka as head of Zolotonosha District State Administration in Cherkasy region.

Politics • June 28, 10:59 AM • 23750 views
Tusk promises that Ukraine and Poland will sign security agreement before NATO summit

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk expects Ukraine and Poland to sign a bilateral security agreement before the July NATO summit.

Politics • June 28, 10:55 AM • 25429 views
Enemy fired a ballistic missile at Odesa region during the day - Yevlash

On Friday afternoon, the occupiers struck Odesa region with a ballistic missile, the consequences of which will be known later.

War in Ukraine • June 28, 10:40 AM • 27773 views
ARMA awaits court ruling to start managing Gulliver shopping center

The National Asset Recovery and Management Agency (ARMA) is awaiting a full court decision to begin the statutory asset management of the seized Gulliver shopping center.

Crimes and emergencies • June 28, 10:24 AM • 12321 views
Ministry of Defense: one third of the rifles approved for use in the Armed Forces are Ukrainian-made

About 20 samples of sniper and anti-tank rifles, one third of which are Ukrainian-made, have been approved for use by the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • June 28, 09:53 AM • 32271 views
Russians attack Novokairy in Kherson region, wounding two people

Russian troops attacked the village of Novokairy in Kherson region, wounding two civilians, a 70-year-old woman and a 58-year-old man.

War in Ukraine • June 28, 09:30 AM • 32304 views
Since the launch of Reserve+, we have received 40 thousand requests due to problems with the application

Since its launch, Reserve+ has received more than 40,000 requests from citizens, of which 11,000 concerned missing data and 7,500 concerned outdated data in the registry.

Society • June 28, 08:04 AM • 14967 views
The Ministry of Defense told where to apply if information is not displayed in Reserve+

The Ministry of Defense invites citizens who have difficulty updating their data in the Reserve+ application to contact technical support for detailed instructions on how to solve the problem.

Society • June 28, 07:47 AM • 13535 views
Ukraine received emergency electricity aid from the EU, there are power outages due to shelling and bad weather, and blackouts are scheduled throughout the day

Due to new enemy shelling and bad weather conditions, several regions experienced power outages, requiring emergency electricity supplies from Poland, Romania and Slovakia, with hourly blackout schedules in place throughout the day.

Society • June 28, 07:38 AM • 36892 views
Five killed and 20 wounded - consequences of massive shelling in Donetsk region

On June 27, Russian troops killed 5 civilians and wounded 20 others as a result of massive shelling of settlements in the Donetsk region of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • June 28, 06:06 AM • 23791 views
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Asphalt will be there: it became known what the road repairs in Chernihiv region, which were achieved by local residents, envisage

Due to a lack of funds, only priority work is being done to improve the road. The cost of the road repairs is currently unknown.

Society • June 28, 05:43 AM • 102537 views
An explosion occurs at an oil depot in russia due to a drone strike

An unmanned aerial vehicle caused an explosion and fire at an oil depot in the tambov region of russia early in the morning, but the fire was contained without any human casualties.

War in Ukraine • June 28, 03:18 AM • 126796 views
In the United States, Ukrainian badminton players won the second round of the BWF Super 300 tournament

Ukrainian badminton players Polina Bugrova and Yevheniya Kantemir won the second round of the BWF Super 300 tournament in Fort Worth, USA, and reached the quarterfinals.

Sports • June 28, 12:04 AM • 18228 views
In Dnipropetrovs'k region, rescuers remove a man's body from a reservoir

Rescue divers retrieved the body of a man from the Dnipro River 20 meters from the shore in the village of Voronivka, Dnipropetrovs'k region.

Society • June 27, 10:49 PM • 20099 views
Ukraine wins two more Olympic licenses for wrestling in Paris 2024

Ukraine received two additional Olympic licenses in freestyle wrestling for the 2024 Games in Paris.

Sports • June 27, 09:53 PM • 20231 views
Spotify accounts of some russian artists have been hacked and songs deleted

The accounts of several russian artists on Spotify were hacked, profile covers were changed, and some songs were removed from the platform.

News of the World • June 27, 08:56 PM • 21746 views