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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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All those who returned today from Russian captivity were tortured - Lubinets

According to Lubinets, all those who returned from captivity Today report that they did not see representatives of the ICRC.

War in Ukraine • May 31, 05:13 PM • 97756 views
The Ministry of education and Science announced a record number of registered students for admission to the master's program

According to the ministry, there is already a record number of registered students for passing the unified exam for admission to master's and postgraduate studies. We are talking about 200 thousand people with a huge number of older men.

Society • May 31, 04:58 PM • 33659 views
The first hour of the visit to Sweden Zelensky gave an audience to King Carl XVI Gustaf

President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed gratitude to King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden to the Swedish people for their unwavering solidarity and support for Ukraine during his working visit to the Kingdom of Sweden.

War in Ukraine • May 31, 04:54 PM • 85887 views
Journalist Khilyuk, who was abducted by the Russian Federation in 2022, is in captivity and is awaiting exchange

Ukrainian journalist Dmytro Khilyuk, whom Russia won in 2022, is still alive and in Russian captivity awaiting an exchange, one of the released prisoners said.

Society • May 31, 04:28 PM • 30363 views
An 18-year - old boy who planned a terrorist attack at the Olympics was detained in France-mass media

According to BFMTV, French law enforcement officers detained an 18-year-old boy from Chechnya who could have planned a terrorist attack in the city of Saint-Etienne during the Olympics.

News of the World • May 31, 03:45 PM • 27540 views
Several explosions were heard in Kherson

Several explosions occurred in Kherson as Russian troops shelled the city from the temporarily occupied Left Bank.

War in Ukraine • May 31, 03:32 PM • 23936 views
Extreme heat wave in India: more than 10 people die when temperatures reach 50C

India recorded a record temperature of more than 50 ° C. Overpopulated megacities suffered the most. Public hospitals report the number of deaths.

News of the World • May 31, 03:30 PM • 25034 views
Transcarpathian wine received an official Geographical Indication

The Ukrainian national office of intellectual property and innovation has registered a new geographical indication - "Transcarpathia/Transcarpathian wine". This indication will be used for white, pink and red wines produced in the south-western part of the Transcarpathian region.

Economy • May 31, 02:37 PM • 24602 views
The government has increased the electricity tariff for the population - Ministry of Energy

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved an increase in electricity tariffs for individual and collective domestic consumers to UAH 4. 32/ kWh until April 30, 2025, while maintaining a preferential tariff of UAH 2.64/ kWh for consumers using electric heating during the heating period.

Economy • May 31, 02:13 PM • 24171 views
It Coalition has already raised 58 million euros to help Ukraine, Spain will soon join the initiative-Defense Ministry

The IT coalition, led by Estonia and Luxembourg, raised 58 million euros to help Ukraine, and Spain soon joined the initiative.

Politics • May 31, 02:10 PM • 24273 views
The Georgian Foreign Ministry told the Lithuanian ambassador about Vilnius gross interference in the country's Affairs

The Lithuanian ambassador to Tbilisi was summoned to the Georgian foreign ministry in connection with Vilnius ' "gross interference in internal affairs" in connection with Lithuania's criticism of Georgia's adoption of the law on foreign agents and the participation of the Lithuanian Foreign Minister in protests against the document.

News of the World • May 31, 01:47 PM • 26233 views
The hryvnia continues to fall: the NBU once again raised the dollar exchange rate to a historic high

The National Bank of Ukraine has again raised the dollar - Hryvnia exchange rate to a historic high-the exchange rate as of June 3, 2024 is set at the following level: 40. 5373 UAH per 1 dollar.

Economy • May 31, 01:35 PM • 20237 views
Day with family and in the circle of Twin Cities: veterans about mental recovery and the "family cradle of the defender" in Cherkasy region

Military personnel, veterans and their families attended the event "family cradle of the defender" in the village of Melniki, Cherkasy region, to recover, relax and socialize, taking part in such activities as baking bread, modeling jugs and making motanok dolls.

Society • May 31, 01:24 PM • 17756 views
FT: EU may introduce new duties on goods from Russia and use the funds received to support Ukraine

The EU is considering imposing import duties on Russian goods such as food, nuclear fuel and medicines to reduce Russia's export revenues and use the funds received to support Ukraine in the ongoing war.

News of the World • May 31, 01:07 PM • 20682 views
Security agreement with Norway: text published

Norway allocates NOK 75 billion (approximately EUR 6. 4 billion as of May 2024) to Ukraine for 2023-2027.

War in Ukraine • May 31, 01:03 PM • 20907 views
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Political scientist on China's demand to participate in the peace summit: Russia's presence will distort the whole idea

Ukraine cannot agree with China's demands to invite Russia to a peace summit, as this would distort the goal of the summit - to develop a collective position of the international community for further transmission of proposals to Russia.

War in Ukraine • May 31, 12:59 PM • 163797 views
After the law on strengthening, mobilization increased - Zelensky

President Volodymyr Zelensky said that after the entry into force of the law on strengthening mobilization in Ukraine, it has increased.

War in Ukraine • May 31, 12:31 PM • 100750 views
Responsible for missile strikes on civilian infrastructure of Ukraine: Russian General Baranov was informed of suspicion

The SBU has collected evidence against Russian Major General Robert Baranov, whose unit is responsible for programming the trajectories of missiles aimed at civilian infrastructure in Ukraine, which has killed at least 520 children since the full-scale invasion.

War in Ukraine • May 31, 12:12 PM • 31093 views
Luxury cars were stolen in EU countries: an international group of criminals was neutralized

An international criminal organization specializing in the theft of luxury cars from leasing companies in the EU countries was liquidated during a joint operation with the participation of law enforcement agencies of Ukraine, France, Spain, Poland and Europol.

Crimes and emergencies • May 31, 11:48 AM • 22916 views
Increase in excise taxes on fuel supported in the parliamentary committee: what is proposed

The parliamentary committee supported the increase in excise taxes on fuel in order to bring the legislation of Ukraine in line with EU standards.

Economy • May 31, 11:42 AM • 22540 views
Possible cooperation, war in Ukraine and Taiwan discussed: US and China hold diplomatic talks

Washington and Beijing held high-level talks to ease tensions and discuss cooperation in areas of mutual interest, such as the fight against drugs. The parties also discussed differences over Taiwan, the war in Ukraine and other issues.

News of the World • May 31, 11:34 AM • 20794 views
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The initiators of the case against ex-minister Solsky did not find documents that would confirm the version of NABU

The initiators of the case against ex-minister Solsky did not find documents confirming that the state-owned enterprises Iskra and Nadezhda used the land that Gosgeokadastr later shared between the ATO participants.

Politics • May 31, 11:13 AM • 162944 views
russia's actions in the occupied territories of Ukraine have signs of a crime against humanity - OSCE

According to the OSCE report, since 2014, Russia has deprived thousands of Ukrainian civilians of their liberty without legal grounds. Human rights activists believe that the actions of the Russian Federation on the territories of Ukraine should be qualified not only as war crimes, but also Crimes Against Humanity.

Society • May 31, 11:09 AM • 20657 views
Zelensky: peace agreement will be a "trap" , as Putin will violate any agreement

Zelensky says a peace deal with Russia would be a "trap" because Putin would break any agreement and use any pause in the fighting to "strengthen his muscles" before striking again.

War in Ukraine • May 31, 10:50 AM • 19516 views
As of today, 3,210 Ukrainians have already been released from Russian captivity - Lubinets

According to the Verkhovna Rada Commissioner for Human Rights, 3,210 Ukrainians have been released from Russian captivity to date.

War in Ukraine • May 31, 10:40 AM • 18873 views
Zelensky commented on the upcoming elections in Britain

Zelensky, commenting on the upcoming early elections in the UK, said that Ukraine will work with the prime minister, who will be elected by the people of Britain.

Politics • May 31, 10:36 AM • 17836 views
Zelensky to travel to Singapore for security summit - Reuters

Zelensky will attend the Asian security summit in Singapore this weekend to discuss security assistance for Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • May 31, 10:31 AM • 21473 views
Ukrainian defenders control 70% of Volchansk, street fighting continues in the city - Voloshin

The speaker of the OSU "Khortytsia" said that the Ukrainian troops have stabilized the situation in the Kharkiv direction and will not give the russians the opportunity to gain a foothold in Volchansk.

War in Ukraine • May 31, 10:30 AM • 17924 views
Sweden will provide Ukraine with 6.5 billion euros within three years under the Security Agreement: What is known

Sweden will provide Ukraine with military assistance worth about 6. 5 billion euros over three years in accordance with the security agreement signed by President Volodymyr Zelensky and Swedish prime minister Ulf Kristersson.

Politics • May 31, 10:21 AM • 18991 views
It seems that Russians are just smiling at this situation: Zelensky on the ban on hitting the territory of the Russian Federation

Zelensky criticized the ban on the use of Western weapons to hit targets in Russia, saying it was illogical to see Russian terrorists killing Ukrainians but unable to respond, and accused the Russians of simply smiling at the situation.

War in Ukraine • May 31, 10:10 AM • 20742 views