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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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Expert tells how gray grain exports affect Ukraine's economy

Expert tells how gray grain exports affect Ukraine's economy.

Economy • June 17, 12:07 PM • 120464 views
"Golden toilets" for anti-corruption activists: NABU repairs its toilets for more than UAH 3 million from the budget

The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine purchased services for the repair of toilets worth more than UAH 3 million. Interestingly, this money can be used to buy, for example, about 12 stations of the "Sinitsa" radio electronic security system with 6 bands (the price of one station is about 250 thousand hryvnias)

Publications • June 17, 12:07 PM • 159300 views
During the day, the Russian troops dropped about 18 KABs on the Kharkiv region - RMA

Russian troops fired guided munitions at a children's camp in Kharkiv overnight, and over the past day have fired about 18 multiple launch rocket systems in the region, damaging infrastructure and wounding three people, including a minor.

Society • June 17, 11:40 AM • 35463 views
Ukrainians continued the trip of others by bus after the accident in Romania - MFA

A bus with 57 Ukrainian citizens, including 42 children, was involved in an accident in Romania, as a result of which 4 people, including 2 children, were hospitalized, and the rest continued their trip after receiving medical assistance.

Society • June 17, 11:40 AM • 21452 views
Seal of son of Yaroslav the Wise presented to Transfiguration Cathedral - Ministry of Culture

The seal of Prince Svyatoslav Yaroslavovych, son of Yaroslav the Wise, was transferred to the Transfiguration Cathedral in Chernihiv for display by the co-founder and director of the Sheremetyevo Museum.

Culture • June 17, 11:39 AM • 15431 views
Grain mafia: companies of Odesa businessmen Groza and Naumenko continue to evade taxes despite criminal cases

Companies controlled by Odesa businessmen Serhiy Groza and Volodymyr Naumenko continue to evade taxes by exporting gray grain from the Olympex terminal, despite ongoing criminal investigations and asset freezes by Ukrainian law enforcement agencies.

Economy • June 17, 10:52 AM • 156383 views
EU extends sanctions against Russia for occupation of Crimea for another year

The European Union extended sanctions against Russia in response to the illegal annexation of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol until June 23, 2025.

News of the World • June 17, 10:51 AM • 14693 views
Ukraine is taking all necessary measures to ensure effective operation of F-16 - Yevlash

Ukraine is taking all necessary measures to ensure the effective operation and deployment of F-16 fighters on its territory, including training of Ukrainian pilots to operate these aircraft.

War in Ukraine • June 17, 10:48 AM • 52080 views
The first project "Podorozhnyk Educational Pharmacy" with an innovative approach was opened in Ukraine

The pharmacy began its work in Lviv, initiated and organized by the largest chain of pharmacies, Podorozhnyk.

Business News • June 17, 10:46 AM • 102604 views
A large fire occurred in Belgorod: it is reported that it was burning in a warehouse

A large fire broke out in Belgorod, Russia.

News of the World • June 17, 10:17 AM • 13442 views
Ten years of "unfair" criminal prosecution: court denies SAPO's request to detain ex-MP Kriuchkov

The court refused to take former MP Kriuchkov into custody.

Politics • June 17, 10:00 AM • 152750 views
TDK announces significant breakthrough in solid-state battery manufacturing

The Japanese company TDK has announced a breakthrough in the production of solid-state batteries. The invention could potentially lead to a revolution in energy storage.

Technologies • June 17, 09:56 AM • 12060 views
FT: in May, Russia overtook the US as a gas supplier to Europe

Despite efforts to cut off supplies of Russian fossil fuels, gas imports to Europe from Russia in May exceeded those from the United States.

Economy • June 17, 09:43 AM • 24269 views
Occupants occupy empty apartments in temporarily occupied Sievierodonetsk - RMA

The occupiers in the Luhansk region opened a "post office" selling goods in the village of Bilovodske, and occupied empty apartments in Severodonetsk for contractors from russia.

War in Ukraine • June 17, 09:26 AM • 24643 views
Syrsky: the nature of the Russian army's actions has not changed significantly, the enemy is focusing its main efforts on the Pokrovske direction

Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrsky said that the nature of Russian troops' actions has not changed significantly, the enemy is focusing its main efforts on the Pokrovsk direction. Russia is making every effort to increase the intensity and expand the geography of hostilities, in particular to exhaust Ukrainian forces before the arrival of F-16s and new weapons, but Ukrainian soldiers demonstrate resilience, courage and faith in victory, the Commander-in-Chief noted.

War in Ukraine • June 17, 08:59 AM • 27205 views
Russian army attacks Chernihiv region with drones, mortars and artillery: 70 explosions

Russian troops attacked the border of Chernihiv region using drones, mortars, and cannon artillery, recording 70 explosions.

War in Ukraine • June 17, 08:51 AM • 33321 views
If we don't support Ukraine, russian troops will be on the Polish border - Berbok

The German Foreign Minister warns that if Ukraine is not supported, russian troops could reach the border with Poland and bring the war to the EU and NATO.

War in Ukraine • June 17, 08:38 AM • 55528 views
Ukraine urges bondholders to accept markdown on more than $20bn of debt - FT

Ukraine is calling on international bondholders to agree to a debt reduction of more than $20 billion, after previous talks failed to produce a deal.

Economy • June 17, 08:31 AM • 23572 views
Amid cool weather, Ukraine has adjusted its power outage schedules

The blackout schedules are in effect throughout Ukraine from 08:00 to 24:00, with two simultaneous blackouts from 19:00 to 22:00 due to a decrease in consumption caused by the cool weather.

Society • June 17, 08:14 AM • 24817 views
In Romania, a bus with 57 Ukrainians, most of them minors, was involved in an accident: there are injured

In Romania, a bus carrying 57 Ukrainian citizens, including 42 minors, collided with a truck, resulting in 4 people being hospitalized and a criminal investigation being launched.

Crimes and emergencies • June 17, 07:57 AM • 21769 views
Victory of the Unconquered: first inclusive strongman competition among military and veterans held in Ternopil

For the first time, inclusive strongman competitions among military personnel and veterans were held in Ternopil.

Society • June 17, 07:38 AM • 30630 views
Not uncommon cases: why sick people in Chernihiv region cannot receive medical care in time due to bad roads

An elderly woman died of a stroke after an ambulance was unable to reach her due to poor roads in Chernihiv Oblast, highlighting a chronic problem where agricultural companies are blamed for damaging roads but no one takes responsibility for repairing them, leading to tragic cases of untimely medical care.

Society • June 17, 07:20 AM • 155765 views
Russia claims to have destroyed 6 drones over Belgorod, Voronezh and Lipetsk regions at night

russia claims that its air defense system destroyed 6 UAVs over the Belgorod, Voronezh and Lipetsk regions at night.

War in Ukraine • June 17, 06:27 AM • 29604 views
In Kharkiv the enemy attacked a children's camp with KABs at night, a teenager was among the injured in the region

Russian troops attacked a children's camp in Kharkiv with KABs at night, damaging the building, and shelled other areas of the region, wounding 3 people, including a 13-year-old boy.

War in Ukraine • June 17, 05:53 AM • 31276 views
Philippine ship collides with Chinese ship in the South China Sea

A Philippine ship and a Chinese vessel collided near the disputed Spratly Islands in the South China Sea, with China accusing the Philippine vessel of illegally entering the area and taking control measures against it.

News of the World • June 17, 05:41 AM • 21676 views
Enemy strikes hit residential areas of Kherson region: 2 people wounded and 7 houses damaged

Occupants shelled residential areas in Kherson region, damaging 7 private houses, a gas pipeline and a private car, injuring 2 people.

Society • June 17, 04:59 AM • 33590 views
Hostile shelling damages houses and infrastructure in Dnipropetrovs'k region

The enemy fired twice at Dnipropetrovs'k region, causing material damage to residential buildings, outbuildings, cars and power lines, but there were no casualties.

Society • June 17, 04:44 AM • 34521 views
Ukraine starts Euro 2024: where to watch the match against Romania, tentative team lineups, bookmakers' odds

Today, on June 17, in Germany, the national team of Ukraine will play the first match of the group stage of the 2024 European Football Championship. Our players' rival will be the Romanian national team.

Sports • June 17, 03:49 AM • 24932 views
U.S. soldier held in russia pleads not guilty to charges

American soldier Gordon Black, detained in vladivostok, russia, denied all the charges.

Crimes and emergencies • June 17, 03:22 AM • 25198 views
June 17: International Crocodile Day, World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought

Today, on June 17, animal rights activists and wildlife lovers in many countries around the world can join various events to mark International Crocodile Day. The ancestors of crocodiles appeared on our planet about 200 million years ago. Today, there are 21 species of crocodiles in the world.

UNN Lite • June 17, 03:07 AM • 118482 views