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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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Only organizational issues remain regarding the opening of EU accession negotiations-Stefanishina

Ukraine has fulfilled all the requirements for starting EU accession negotiations, leaving only organizational issues related to the actual opening of negotiations.

Politics • May 29, 02:45 PM • 18274 views
Vinnichanin extruded from Poland will be tried for rape of a young stepdaughter

The 39-year-old man was extradited from Poland, where he was a fugitive from Ukrainian justice for a long time.

Crimes and emergencies • May 29, 02:39 PM • 17206 views
The European Commission closed the procedure against Poland for violations in the field of the rule of law

The European Commission has officially completed the rule of law procedure against Poland after almost seven years, saying there is no longer a serious threat to the rule of law in the country.

News of the World • May 29, 02:27 PM • 20481 views
On the eve of the end of the school year, all schools in Ukraine conduct "sustainability lessons"

The Ministry of education and science has developed recommendations for conducting" resilience lessons " on mental health for students in grades 7-11 and students in professional educational institutions, designed to help them recognize emotions and master psychological self-help exercises.

Society • May 29, 02:25 PM • 17095 views
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Biden's presence at the peace summit may still be on the" table " - expert

Biden's participation in the peace summit in Switzerland remains uncertain, as the United States has not confirmed his presence, possibly for security reasons. Its presence or high-level representation by the United States is crucial for demonstrating Western support for Ukraine's peace initiative.

Politics • May 29, 02:10 PM • 116856 views
Panda diplomacy is back: China sending two bears to Washington

Beijing will send a new pair of giant pandas named Bao Li and Qing Bao to The Washington National Zoo in the United States as part of a 10-year agreement marking a new era of "panda diplomacy" between the two superpowers.

News of the World • May 29, 02:05 PM • 20443 views
In Poland two Ukrainian teenagers were killed in an accident: they ran away from the police at a speed of 150 km/sec-mass media

Two Ukrainian teenagers were killed in Poland after a chase with police at a speed of 150 km/h, as a result of which their car crashed into a tree and overturned.

News of the World • May 29, 01:35 PM • 32007 views
Chechen militants are stationed at Zaporizhia NPP - National Resistance Center

At the Zaporizhia nuclear power plant in Energodar, Chechen units of the Russian National Guard set up a base and set up a shooting range, using this structure to patrol the city and repress Ukrainians.

War in Ukraine • May 29, 01:25 PM • 18530 views
SRO saved almost UAH 10.5 million on current purchases – Ministry of Defense

The state-owned home front operator saved almost UAH 10. 5 million of budget funds during tenders and contracts for the purchase of various goods in 2024.

Economy • May 29, 01:00 PM • 17405 views
People's deputies registered a bill to increase the period for updating the data of those liable for military service to 150 days

The Verkhovna Rada has registered a draft law on extending the deadline for updating military credentials from 60 to 150 days.

Society • May 29, 12:50 PM • 19545 views
"Reserve+" 710 thousand Ukrainians were removed from the groundless "search"

710,000 Ukrainian citizens were deprived of the unjustified status of "wanted" thanks to the Reserve + app.

Society • May 29, 12:23 PM • 17444 views
Anti-corruption officer on the results of checking fortifications in the Kiev region: in recent months, more were built than in the previous two years

In the Kiev region, the construction of fortifications is actively underway at an accelerated pace, and over the past three months, contractors have built more fortifications than the military built in the previous two years.

War in Ukraine • May 29, 12:19 PM • 19906 views
Russia wants to introduce a tax for the” rich", because the cost of the war in Ukraine is growing - mass media

Russia plans to raise corporate income tax from 20% to 25% and personal income tax for high-income individuals from 15% to 22% starting in 2025 to cover the budget deficit caused by the war in Ukraine.

Economy • May 29, 12:18 PM • 19832 views
In August, the new Ukrainian horror film "Konotop Witch"will be released

The new Ukrainian horror film "Konotop Witch" about the witch's brutal revenge on the invaders who killed her lover will be released on August 22, Independence Day.

Culture • May 29, 11:58 AM • 15400 views
Because of Blinken's visit, the airspace in Moldova was partially closed and restrictions were imposed in Chisinau

Moldova partially closed part of its airspace and restricted public access during US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken's visit to Chisinau on May 29.

News of the World • May 29, 11:57 AM • 18044 views
Russians launched the Dozor campaign: they collect data on employees of shopping centers and military facilities

The Russians launched an information campaign called" Dozor " to collect data on employees of the shopping center, military equipment, logistics routes and critical infrastructure facilities in Ukraine for possible sabotage activities.

War in Ukraine • May 29, 11:47 AM • 13776 views
Evacuation zone for families with children to expand in Donetsk region

The Donetsk region has decided to evacuate families with children from several localities, including Liman and six villages and towns, and the decision must be approved by the coordination headquarters.

Society • May 29, 11:45 AM • 13955 views
In Ukraine, farmers and law firms most often close their businesses: what was the reason

Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, the number of closures of businesses in the legal sphere and agricultural enterprises has increased. The highest levels of business closures were recorded in Kiev and the region, Dnipropetrovsk, Lviv, as well as Odessa, Zaporizhia and Kiev regions

Economy • May 29, 11:36 AM • 16076 views
In Brussels, searches were conducted at the home of an employee of the European Parliament in the case of Russian propaganda

In Brussels, investigators raided the home and office of an assistant to a member of the European Parliament suspected of playing a significant role in spreading Russian propaganda before the European Parliament elections.

News of the World • May 29, 11:22 AM • 16765 views
Only 4 countries transferred funds to the Czech Republic for the initiative to purchase ammunition for Ukraine

Only a few countries have sent money to the Czech Republic to purchase artillery ammunition for Ukraine, despite the fact that 18 countries have joined the initiative. Prague called on its partners to meet their financial obligations.

Politics • May 29, 11:14 AM • 25517 views
Russians attacked civilians from a drone in Novodmytrivka in Kherson region, there are wounded

In Novodmytrivka, Kherson region, two men aged 28 and 50 were wounded by explosives dropped from a Russian drone.

War in Ukraine • May 29, 11:11 AM • 21311 views
Three security agreements in two days: Zelensky summed up the results of part of the European Tour

Ukraine signed three security agreements with Spain, Belgium and Portugal during Zelensky's European Tour.

War in Ukraine • May 29, 10:45 AM • 22263 views
Poland to reintroduce buffer zone at Belarus border - Tusk

Poland will re-introduce the 200-meter buffer zone on the border with Belarus early next week.

News of the World • May 29, 10:27 AM • 17463 views
Instead of a trial in Vienna. How Acting Deputy Chairman of the state tax service Sokur ignores the interrogation in the case of an" attempt " on his life

Acting Deputy Chairman of the state tax service of Ukraine Yevhen Sokur ignored the meeting of the Solomiansky District Court of Kiev, which is considering the case of an alleged attempt on the taxman's life. During the hearing, his representative handed over to the court a document stating that Sokur was allegedly on a business trip to Vienna.

Politics • May 29, 10:10 AM • 28754 views
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Scandals in NABU and SAPO undermine the reputation of their external managers and point to corruption-MP

Scandals in NABU and SAPO undermine the reputation of their external managers and point to corruption, MP Oleksiy Kucherenko believes.

Politics • May 29, 10:01 AM • 121582 views
Algeria will propose UN measures to "put an end to the killings in Rafah"

Algeria has proposed a draft UN resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages held by Hamas.

News of the World • May 29, 09:09 AM • 23527 views
The number of executions in the world has increased by almost a third - Amnesty International

According to a report by Amnesty International, at least 1,153 people were executed worldwide in 2023, up 31% from the previous year, with a sharp increase in Iran and Saudi Arabia.

News of the World • May 29, 09:06 AM • 23328 views
Partisans in Sevastopol found an anti - submarine ship and boats of the Russian Federation - "Atesh"

Ukrainian partisans in occupied Sevastopol found the anti-submarine ship of the Russian Navy" alexandrovets " and various boats guarding the coast of the city.

War in Ukraine • May 29, 08:56 AM • 34720 views
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BAB conducts searches in the company controlled by Odessa businessmen Groza and Naumenko in the case of "gray" grain exports – source

Detectives from the Bureau of Economic Security are conducting searches at the Atoll Granum company, controlled by Odessa businessmen Sergei Groza and Vladimir Naumenko, suspected of "gray" grain exports from the Olympex terminal without paying taxes.

Economy • May 29, 08:51 AM • 101953 views
Enemy attacked 5 settlements in Donetsk region with bombs and Grom-1: people are being searched under the rubble

On May 28, Russian forces shelled 11 settlements in the Donetsk region, killing at least 3 civilians, injuring several others, including a 4-year-old boy, and causing significant damage to residential buildings, infrastructure, and civilian objects.

War in Ukraine • May 29, 08:40 AM • 54735 views