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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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According to DeepState, the Ukrainian Armed Forces pushed the enemy back in Serebryansky forestry, prevented them from gaining a foothold in the area of Novoselivka Persha, but the enemy advanced in Krasnohorivka.

War in Ukraine • June 17, 12:58 AM • 100742 views
Polish sports TV channel TVP Sport suffered a cyber attack

On Sunday, the Polish sports channel TVP Sport suffered a cyberattack from IP addresses in Poland, which interrupted the broadcast of the Poland-Netherlands match for a while before services were restored.

News of the World • June 17, 12:13 AM • 22779 views
Ukraine releases over 2750 prisoners to serve in the Armed Forces - WP

Ukraine released more than 2,750 prisoners to serve in the army, allowing the country to mobilize additional forces in the ongoing war with russia.

War in Ukraine • June 16, 10:03 PM • 35660 views
Iraq and Jordan refuse to sign joint communiqué on peace in Ukraine

Iraq and Jordan withdrew their signatures from the joint communiqué of the Global Peace Summit, bringing the document aimed at achieving peace in Ukraine to 78 countries.

Politics • June 16, 09:34 PM • 106799 views
Canada pledges over $52 million in aid to Ukraine

Canada will provide Ukraine with more than $52 million to support children and youth who survived the war, as well as to restore energy infrastructure after Russian attacks.

War in Ukraine • June 16, 08:06 PM • 98562 views
Norway allocates more than $100 million to restore Ukraine's energy infrastructure

Norway will provide NOK 1. 1 billion (over $100 million) to Ukraine to restore energy infrastructure and ensure electricity supply, with a focus on repairing damaged facilities in Kharkiv region.

War in Ukraine • June 16, 06:50 PM • 57271 views
russian troops shelled 4 settlements in Sumy region, causing 35 explosions

The occupants shelled the border areas and settlements of Sumy region 5 times, resulting in 35 explosions in the territory of Yunakivska, Krasnopilska, Velykopysarivska and Znob-Novgorodska communities.

Society • June 16, 06:33 PM • 39295 views
The number of combat engagements along the entire frontline increased to 88: enemy attacked 36 times in the Donetsk sector - General Staff

The number of combat engagements along the entire frontline increased to 88, with the enemy attacking Ukrainian positions 36 times in the Donetsk sector, 25 of which were unsuccessful and 11 were prolonged.

War in Ukraine • June 16, 05:35 PM • 33134 views
The invaders attacked Nikopol district with kamikaze drones and heavy artillery: 2 people were wounded

On June 16, Russian troops attacked Nikopol district using kamikaze drones and heavy artillery, wounding two civilians and damaging residential buildings, outbuildings, and infrastructure.

Society • June 16, 04:38 PM • 37420 views
Police shoot a man with an axe near the Euro 2024 fan zone in Hamburg

In Hamburg, police shot and killed a man with an axe and a Molotov cocktail who was threatening Dutch fans and police near the Euro 2024 fan zone.

News of the World • June 16, 03:49 PM • 23371 views
Results of the Global Summit: Canada to host humanitarian dimension working group in coming months

In the coming months, Canada will host a humanitarian dimension working group to address issues related to prisoners, deportees and children in the context of the war in Ukraine.

Politics • June 16, 02:19 PM • 26213 views
The communiqué contains specific goals that the participants of the Summit have set for themselves - the President of Switzerland

The joint communiqué of the Global Peace Summit in Switzerland contains specific goals set by the participants to achieve peace in Ukraine, including ensuring the safe use of nuclear energy, preventing attacks on civilian infrastructure, releasing all prisoners of war, and returning illegally deported Ukrainian children.

War in Ukraine • June 16, 01:48 PM • 25448 views
Kyiv steps up food safety controls amid salmonella outbreaks

Kyiv is stepping up food safety controls due to an increase in the number of salmonellosis cases and the risk of food spoilage due to high temperatures and power outages.

Kyiv • June 16, 01:47 PM • 59855 views
Peace summit discusses return of Ukrainian prisoners home in closed session

A thematic session behind closed doors at the Global Peace Summit was devoted to the implementation of paragraph 4 of the Peace Formula, which concerns the return home of Ukrainian children, civilians and prisoners of war held by Russia.

Politics • June 16, 01:05 PM • 24926 views
President of Albania: It is necessary for Russians and Ukrainians to exist peacefully within their internationally recognized borders

Albanian President Bajram Begaj said that Russians and Ukrainians need to exist peacefully within their internationally recognized borders as part of developing a framework for a peace agreement between Ukraine and Russia.

War in Ukraine • June 16, 12:06 PM • 33035 views
In Kosovo, they called not only to talk, but also to act to help Ukraine

President of Kosovo Vjosa Osmani called for urgent action, not just talk, to help Ukraine, as the war threatens the whole of Europe, and Kosovo is ready to provide military and humanitarian assistance to Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • June 16, 11:55 AM • 27341 views
Kuleba: Putin's latest ultimatums did not arouse appetite at the peace summit

The Russian dictator's latest ultimatums demanding that Ukraine withdraw its troops from its territories and refuse to join NATO were not taken seriously by the participants of the Global Peace Summit.

War in Ukraine • June 16, 11:32 AM • 27440 views
Ecuador is ready to actively promote a peaceful solution to the "conflict"

Ecuador is ready to actively contribute to the peaceful resolution of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine through dialogue and negotiations, recognizing the significant challenges associated with the conflict and calling on the international community to work towards reconciliation and a lasting peace.

War in Ukraine • June 16, 11:28 AM • 23563 views
Ireland urged the Summit participants to make efforts to return Ukrainian children

The Prime Minister of Ireland called on the summit participants to make efforts to return Ukrainian children abducted by Russia and to ensure Ukraine's independence, food and nuclear security, as well as the return of abducted children.

Politics • June 16, 10:49 AM • 23996 views
Enemy continues attacks in Vovchansk area, but no success - spokesman of "Kharkiv" military unit

Russian troops unsuccessfully attack Ukrainian positions near Vovchansk in the Kharkiv sector. The enemy suffered losses - about 180 personnel and a number of vehicles.

War in Ukraine • June 16, 10:08 AM • 32695 views
Number of attacks decreases in Sumy region - OTU "Siversk"

The number of attacks by Russian troops in Sumy region has decreased, possibly due to weather conditions or technical difficulties, but they continue to shell and terrorize the population along the border, according to a representative of the Seversky Military Industrial Complex.

War in Ukraine • June 16, 09:25 AM • 88938 views
UK elections: according to polls, Conservatives are close to defeat, Labor Party may win with a margin

According to polls, the Labor Party is likely to win the UK parliamentary elections by a large margin, while the Conservatives will suffer a significant defeat.

News of the World • June 16, 08:53 AM • 23786 views
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Society • June 16, 08:30 AM • 118898 views
In Dnipropetrovs'k region, russian shelling damaged 10 houses, 4 public buildings, gas pipelines and a power line

A fire broke out in the Dnipropetrovs'k region as a result of enemy shelling, damaging 10 private houses, 4 outbuildings, gas pipelines and a power line.

Society • June 16, 05:06 AM • 100338 views
Occupants attacked Zaporizhzhia region 424 times in 24 hours

Over the past day, the occupation forces fired 424 times at 7 settlements in Zaporizhzhia region, including 213 times from unmanned aerial vehicles, 8 times from multiple rocket launchers, and 203 times from artillery, destroying residential buildings, but causing no civilian casualties.

War in Ukraine • June 16, 04:33 AM • 49144 views
June 16: Father's Day in Ukraine, World Sea Turtle Day

Today, on the third Sunday of June, many countries around the world, including Ukraine, celebrate Father's Day. The event was first celebrated in 1910 in the American city of Slocan on the initiative of Sonora Smart Dodd. Gradually, the holiday became popular and important in many countries around the world. In Ukraine, Father's Day was officially established by presidential decree in 2019.

UNN Lite • June 16, 03:03 AM • 106121 views
Germany calls for sanctions against russian nitrogen fertilizers

Germany is calling for sanctions against russian nitrogen fertilizers due to a 920% increase in exports since the start of the war in Ukraine to reduce dependence on russia for strategic raw materials.

War in Ukraine • June 16, 02:55 AM • 129954 views
In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, at least seven people are killed in protests against violence

At least seven people have been killed during protests in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo against violence by Islamist rebels affiliated with ISIS, who have recently killed more than 40 people.

Society • June 16, 01:07 AM • 28078 views
Occupation authorities offer certificates for apartments for participation in the occupation of Ukraine

The occupation authorities have introduced a program to provide certificates for apartments to participants in hostilities against Ukraine as an incentive to increase the number of personnel willing to serve in the occupation forces.

War in Ukraine • June 15, 11:33 PM • 121361 views
DeepState: on the frontline, Russian forces advanced near Sokol and in Novooleksandrivka

According to DeepState, enemy forces advanced in the Sokol area and in Novooleksandrivka.

War in Ukraine • June 15, 10:57 PM • 85706 views