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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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Bad weather and Russian drone attack disrupted power supply in Ukraine, imports from 5 countries are planned - Ukrenergo

In Odesa region, more than 2,000 consumers lost power due to bad weather, and a nighttime drone attack caused a 2-hour power outage in Rivne region.

Society • May 29, 08:29 AM • 50905 views
OPP is still waiting for documents from the company Allseeds, which jeopardized the operation of the grain corridor

Odesa Port Plant is still waiting for documents from Alseeds.

Economy • May 29, 08:15 AM • 167905 views
Belarus suspends the Conventional Armed Forces Treaty with Poland and the Czech Republic

Belarus suspends the Conventional Armed Forces Treaty with Poland and the Czech Republic in response to their previous suspension of obligations under this treaty with respect to Belarus.

News of the World • May 29, 08:10 AM • 30934 views
Hearings in the criminal case against Trump are over: the jury will decide the verdict

The landmark criminal trial of former US President Donald Trump, accused of falsifying financial records to conceal a payment to porn actress Stormy Daniels before the 2016 election, has concluded in a New York court after nearly a month and a half.

News of the World • May 29, 08:00 AM • 35782 views
Enemy attacked a power facility in Rivne region, no restrictions are expected in Ukraine yet - Ministry of Energy

The enemy attacked a power facility in Rivne region. No restrictions on consumers are expected today.

Society • May 29, 07:30 AM • 27464 views
Russian army strikes at Krasnopillya in Sumy region in the morning: casualties reported

Russian troops attacked Krasnopillia in Sumy region, killing two civilians and wounding others, as well as damaging civilian infrastructure.

War in Ukraine • May 29, 07:21 AM • 17767 views
Oil rises in price amid expectations of continued production cuts

Oil prices rose in Asian trading on expectations of continued production cuts by OPEC+ countries and increased fuel consumption during the peak summer demand season.

Economy • May 29, 07:00 AM • 22706 views
In the US storms cause massive power outages in Texas after weekend storms leave 24 dead

Severe storms with damaging winds and baseball-sized hail hit Texas, leaving more than a million homes and businesses without power, as the United States recovered from the weather that killed at least 24 people in 7 states over the Memorial Day weekend.

News of the World • May 29, 06:38 AM • 26726 views
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Human rights activist: Millions of people are defending Ukraine, and NABU is trying to seize ATO soldiers' land to make the government look bad in the eyes of the military

Human rights activist Eduard Bagirov emphasized that the state has developed a legal mechanism for allocating land plots to ATO participants, but NABU is trying to call it into question.

Politics • May 29, 06:12 AM • 104473 views
State Department official resigns over US position on Gaza

U. S. State Department spokesperson Stacey Gilbert resigned over her disagreement with a U.S. government report that claims Israel is not obstructing humanitarian aid in Gaza.

News of the World • May 29, 06:11 AM • 22675 views
Pope Francis apologizes for vulgar expression

Pope Francis apologized for using a vulgar term.

Society • May 29, 05:58 AM • 22491 views
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Solving the issue of "gray" grain exports would allow not to increase taxes and electricity prices - Ukrainian Agrarian Confederation

If the issue of "gray" grain exports were solved, the authorities would not have to raise taxes for businesses and increase electricity prices for households.

Economy • May 29, 05:51 AM • 103780 views
Ukraine is expected to receive 500,000 artillery shells by the end of the year under the Czech initiative

Ukraine is expected to receive 500,000 artillery shells by the end of 2024 as part of the Czech Republic's ammunition initiative, according to a joint statement following a meeting between Prime Minister Shmyhal and EU allies in Prague.

War in Ukraine • May 29, 05:29 AM • 24441 views
In Mykolaiv region, russian federation struck twice, causing a fire in a building: no casualties

In Mykolaiv region, a kamikaze drone attack on Ochakiv caused a fire in a building with a shop and fitness center, and mortar attacks targeted the water area, but there were no casualties.

Society • May 29, 04:35 AM • 21858 views
Some Western firms continue to operate in russia despite the invasion of Ukraine

Some Western companies, such as Avon Products, Air Liquide and Reckitt, continue to operate in russia despite the invasion of Ukraine, as consumer activity in the country is gradually recovering.

Economy • May 29, 02:38 AM • 30503 views
In Prague, Shmyhal and EU leaders discussed the supply of artillery ammunition, air defense systems, and increasing Ukrainian defense production

Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal met with the leaders of the Czech Republic, Latvia, Denmark, the Netherlands and Poland in Prague to discuss key issues of support for Ukraine's struggle for independence, including the supply of artillery ammunition, air defense systems, increasing Ukrainian defense production and preparations for the Global Peace Summit.

War in Ukraine • May 29, 01:40 AM • 67744 views
Poland calls for allowing Ukraine to strike targets in russia with Western weapons

Poland calls for allowing Ukraine to use Western weapons to hit targets in russia without restrictions.

War in Ukraine • May 29, 01:12 AM • 30412 views
Ombudsmen of Romania and Ukraine discuss minority rights, equal rights of citizens and language policy

A roundtable discussion was held with the participation of the Ombudsmen of Romania and Ukraine to discuss the creation of a commission on national minority rights, equal rights of citizens and language policy.

Society • May 28, 11:47 PM • 108408 views
DeepState: russia advances near Umanske and in Staromayorske

Enemy troops advanced near Umanske and in Staromayorsk.

War in Ukraine • May 28, 10:37 PM • 28807 views
US sanctions 3 Chinese nationals and 3 Thai companies over COVID-related cybercrime network

The United States imposed sanctions on 3 Chinese nationals and 3 Thai companies for their involvement in a cybercrime network involving COVID-related fraud, bomb threats, and a botnet that hijacked computers, causing significant financial losses.

COVID-19 • May 28, 08:47 PM • 26868 views
Media finds property of ex-deputy head of customs worth tens of millions of dollars in Dubai

According to a Dubai leak, Ruslan Cherkassky, together with Vitaliy Kiro, invested in two apartments in Dubai in 2010.

Crimes and emergencies • May 28, 07:21 PM • 22452 views
Macron calls for allowing Ukraine to strike at Russian territory with Western weapons

French President Emmanuel Macron has called for allowing Ukraine to attack Russian military targets on Russian territory with Western weapons to neutralize the sources from which missiles are launched against Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • May 28, 06:39 PM • 67190 views
Georgian President calls for a referendum on the law on “foreign agents”

Georgia's president called on citizens to collect signatures in a referendum against a controversial law on "foreign agents" after parliament overrode her veto, promising to prepare a response on October 26.

News of the World • May 28, 06:04 PM • 26576 views
The Presidential Administration announced details of the security agreement with Portugal

Ukraine and Portugal signed a bilateral security agreement that provides Ukraine with military support worth at least 126 million euros this year, confirming participation in the F-16 coalition, the International Maritime Security Coalition, and the large-caliber ammunition program.

War in Ukraine • May 28, 05:54 PM • 41902 views
There will be additional air defense from Spain - Zelensky

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Kyiv and Madrid agreed on strengthening Ukraine's air defense.

War in Ukraine • May 28, 04:54 PM • 97699 views
Was it a Ukrainian drone attack? A convoy of military vehicles caught fire on the road in Russia

A military convoy reportedly caught fire on a bypass road in Russia's Belgorod region, allegedly due to a Ukrainian drone attack.

News of the World • May 28, 04:44 PM • 26980 views
Shmyhal and Czech Prime Minister discuss implementation of artillery initiative

Ukraine's Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal met with his Czech counterpart Petr Fiala in Prague to discuss the implementation of the artillery initiative, increased pressure on Russia through sanctions, and the confiscation of its frozen assets.

War in Ukraine • May 28, 04:20 PM • 76264 views
“The EU is considering all options for reaction”: the EU reacted to the adoption of the law on “foreign agents” in Georgia

The European Commission reiterated the EU's position that the law adopted in Georgia "contradicts the basic principles and values of the European Union.

News of the World • May 28, 04:14 PM • 27826 views
White House urges allies not to increase pressure on Tehran despite progress in Iran's nuclear program

Iran has accumulated 142. 1 kilograms of 60% enriched uranium, enough for several nuclear warheads, but the United States is urging its allies not to increase pressure on Tehran despite progress in its nuclear program.

News of the World • May 28, 04:03 PM • 25624 views
Umerov: Russia's goal is to open a new front in the north

According to the defense minister, Russia is preparing to open a new front in the north, deploying more troops and equipment, aiming to use all its manpower and firepower against Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • May 28, 04:01 PM • 26653 views