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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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Tried to hide in the ranks of the Armed Forces of Ukraine: ex-guard of the occupiers' torture chamber detained

SBU military counterintelligence detained a collaborator who served as a guard in a Russian torture chamber during the occupation of Kherson and later tried to hide by mobilizing into the Ukrainian army.

War in Ukraine • May 23, 01:42 PM • 17790 views
New feature in Kyiv Digital: Kyiv is testing the fare payment function in the app

Kyiv has started testing a new public transportation payment service. Now you don't need to look for a validator, you can pay in the app.

Kyiv • May 23, 01:39 PM • 19407 views
Kyiv region hands over more than 200 drones to Ukrainian defense

Kyiv region has handed over 210 drones of various models to the 72nd Black Zaporozhian Brigade, including 30 MAVIC 3T, 30 MAVIC PRO, 150 FPV drones, control panels, video goggles and additional equipment purchased at the expense of the communities of Bucha district.

War in Ukraine • May 23, 01:28 PM • 13707 views
On the border with Chernihiv region, Russia mines its territory and rebuilds fortifications

On the border with Chernihiv region, Russian troops are mining their territory and rebuilding fortifications, which indicates fears of possible actions by Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • May 23, 01:20 PM • 15336 views
British Intelligence explains what consequences the Elimination of the russian Cyclone corvette will have for Ukraine

After Ukraine's attack on the Cyclone corvette in Sevastopol, russia may have lost one of the few remaining Kalibr cruise missile carriers of the Karakurt project in the Black Sea.

War in Ukraine • May 23, 01:20 PM • 14401 views
Hetmantsev's idea to raffle off mobilization reservations in a social media lottery has been compared to The Hunger Games

Social media users harshly criticized the idea of the head of the Rada's tax committee, Danylo Hetmantsev, to raffle off mobilization reservations, comparing it to the movie The Hunger Games, where children are forced to fight for their lives.

Economy • May 23, 01:17 PM • 51322 views
Poland steps up security at 'aid hub for Ukraine' amid fears of sabotage - Bloomberg

Polish authorities are stepping up security at the “aid hub for Ukraine” due to growing concerns about Russian-backed sabotage operations.

News of the World • May 23, 01:04 PM • 19317 views
Operational situation on the northern border with russia is controlled, but remains tense

The operational situation on the northern border with russia is under the control of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, but remains tense, with Russian shelling of border settlements and active subversive and reconnaissance groups.

War in Ukraine • May 23, 01:02 PM • 16046 views
Polish Senate approves bill on assistance to Ukrainian refugees: what it provides

The Polish Senate has passed a bill to extend temporary protection and assistance to Ukrainian refugees fleeing the Russian invasion until September 30, 2025, including access to medical and social benefits, housing, and educational scholarships.

Our people abroad • May 23, 12:46 PM • 51724 views
The Rada supported fines for debtors who fail to comply with court decisions: up to UAH 121 thousand

The Verkhovna Rada passed a draft law that allows courts to impose fines of UAH 60,000 to 121,000 on debtors for failure to comply with court decisions.

Politics • May 23, 12:45 PM • 42902 views
Ukrainian athletes received 78 licenses to participate in the Olympic Games

Ukrainian athletes have received 78 licenses and 99 athletes will participate in the 2024 Olympic Games in France, with more licenses expected to be awarded after the qualifying competitions end in a month.

Sports • May 23, 12:39 PM • 38583 views
An oil tanker of the Russian “shadow fleet” has an engine failure in the Turkish Strait

A Russian oil tanker's engine failed while passing through the Turkish Dardanelles Straits, temporarily blocking maritime traffic for three hours.

Economy • May 23, 12:38 PM • 40272 views
Mykolaiv exposes drug dealer: UAH 2.5 million worth of drugs seized from man

In Mykolaiv, the police exposed a 27-year-old man who was selling drugs via messenger for more than UAH 2,500,000. During the search, cannabis, drugs and packaging materials were seized from him, and the suspect faces up to 12 years in prison.

Crimes and emergencies • May 23, 12:30 PM • 34765 views
Syrskyi: in Kharkiv region enemy is bogged down in street battles for Vovchansk, toughest fighting is in the Pokrovske and Kurakhove sectors

In the Kharkiv region, Russian troops are completely mired in street battles for Vovchansk, and intense and fierce fighting continues at the Pokrovske and Kurakhove directions, with the enemy trying to break through the Ukrainian defense at any cost.

War in Ukraine • May 23, 12:11 PM • 14483 views
Ukraine to sign a memorandum on promoting trade and investment relations with Costa Rica

Ukraine and Costa Rica discussed strengthening trade and economic ties, including preparations for signing a Memorandum of Understanding on Trade and Investment Promotion, the establishment of a joint working group, and prospects for a future free trade agreement.

Economy • May 23, 12:05 PM • 17280 views
A commercial structure destroyed the road of a strategic enterprise

The commercial entity Allseeds Black Sea illegally used and damaged the road belonging to the strategic enterprise Odesa Port Plant.

Economy • May 23, 12:03 PM • 15742 views
Putin goes to Minsk to meet with Lukashenko: what will they talk about

putin and lukashenko will discuss further development of the russia-belarus strategic partnership and key international issues during putin's visit to belarus on may 23-24.

News of the World • May 23, 11:58 AM • 14427 views
UN to vote to establish a day of remembrance for the Srebrenica genocide amid Serbian opposition

The UN General Assembly is expected to vote to establish an annual day of remembrance for the victims of the 1995 Srebrenica genocide, which is fiercely opposed by Serbs.

News of the World • May 23, 11:51 AM • 15563 views
The largest alcohol producer and state monopoly Ukrspyrt is on the verge of bankruptcy

Ukrspyrt, Ukraine's largest alcohol producer, has completely ceased production activities and has a multimillion-dollar debt to the state budget.

Economy • May 23, 11:22 AM • 13108 views
Shelling of a five-story building in Kherson: 15-year-old boy suffers mine-blast trauma and light lower back wounds

On May 22, russians shelled a five-story building in Kherson, wounding five people, including a 15-year-old boy with a mine-blast injury and minor injuries.

Society • May 23, 11:15 AM • 16180 views
Macron calls unrest in New Caledonia unprecedented: leaves 3000 French troops there

Six people have been killed and hundreds injured in unprecedented riots in the French territory of New Caledonia over a controversial electoral reform that gives French residents the right to vote.

News of the World • May 23, 10:57 AM • 16687 views
"Words do not intercept missiles": amid russian strikes on Kharkiv, Kuleba calls for more Patriot systems to be transferred to Ukraine

russia's massive missile attacks on Kharkiv underscore Ukraine's urgent need for seven Patriot air defense systems to intercept russian missiles and prevent further casualties and destruction.

War in Ukraine • May 23, 10:56 AM • 18392 views
Guerrillas record unloading of military equipment in occupied Yevpatoriya - “ATESH”

Ukrainian guerrillas recorded the unloading of military equipment, including armored personnel carriers, tanks and railroad cars with ammunition, at a tare station in Russian-occupied Yevpatoriya.

War in Ukraine • May 23, 10:44 AM • 18176 views
The White House has not yet confirmed whether Biden will attend the Peace Summit

The US President's participation in next month's Peace Summit in Switzerland remains uncertain, as the White House has not confirmed whether he will be the only G7 leader to skip the event.

Politics • May 23, 10:42 AM • 18971 views
russia continues to restrict visits of ICRC representatives to prisoners of war - Lubinets

russia continues to restrict visits by representatives of the International Committee of the Red Cross to Ukrainian prisoners of war, denying them adequate food, water and medical care, and subjecting them to constant torture, in violation of the Geneva Conventions.

War in Ukraine • May 23, 10:39 AM • 17136 views
Usyk will star in a Hollywood movie with Dwayne Johnson: what role did the Ukrainian boxer get

Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk will star alongside Dwayne Johnson in the Hollywood biopic Smashing Machin about former UFC fighter Mark Kerr, where Usyk will play the role of Ukrainian MMA fighter Igor Vovchanchyn.

Sports • May 23, 10:28 AM • 108874 views
Demchenko tells who can cross the border after the mobilization law comes into force

Demchenko said who can cross the border after the mobilization law comes into force, adding that border guards check paper military registration documents, not electronic ones.

Society • May 23, 09:32 AM • 14775 views
Enemy strikes at Mala Tokmachka in Zaporizhzhia: an elderly man is killed

A 74-year-old man was killed by Russian artillery shelling while he was working in his yard in the village of Mala Tokmachka, Zaporizhzhia region.

War in Ukraine • May 23, 09:27 AM • 18216 views
Four dead on Everest this week

Joshua Cheruiyot Kirui, a 40-year-old Kenyan climber, was found dead near the summit of Mount Everest after he disappeared with his Nepalese guide Nawang Sherpa while attempting to climb without supplemental oxygen, the fourth death on Everest this week.

Sports • May 23, 09:26 AM • 16270 views
Ukraine imposes power supply restrictions, emergency assistance from the EU is coming - Ministry of Energy

Ukraine imposed power supply restrictions on consumers while receiving emergency aid from the EU, and at a mine in Donetsk region, more than 160 workers remained underground due to shelling that stopped ventilation equipment.

Society • May 23, 07:52 AM • 103516 views