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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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News of the World • May 28, 04:14 PM • 27845 views
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News of the World • May 28, 04:03 PM • 25651 views
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War in Ukraine • May 28, 04:01 PM • 26677 views
Zelensky inspects F-16 fighters at Mellsbrook airfield

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War in Ukraine • May 28, 03:41 PM • 23305 views
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War in Ukraine • May 28, 03:39 PM • 21135 views
Financed Russian troops: Medvedchuk's wife Oksana Marchenko will be tried in Ukraine

Oksana Marchenko, the wife of pro-Russian politician Viktor Medvedchuk, faces up to 8 years in prison for financing the Russian occupation forces in Crimea since 2014, including payments to the Russian Guard and the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

Crimes and emergencies • May 28, 03:30 PM • 21205 views
Zelensky arrived in Portugal - media

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has arrived in Portugal, where he is expected to sign a security agreement between Ukraine and Portugal.

Politics • May 28, 03:23 PM • 22906 views
Georgian Parliament Overrides Presidential Veto on Law on Foreign Agents

Georgia's parliament overrode a presidential veto and passed a controversial law on "foreign agents" that critics say is inspired by Russia and could hinder the country's European aspirations.

News of the World • May 28, 03:16 PM • 24881 views
Summonses are not sent through the Reserve+ application - Ministry of Defense

The Ministry of Defense clarified that summonses cannot be received through the Reserve+ app, as there is no corresponding legislative decision for this functionality yet.

Society • May 28, 03:11 PM • 21040 views
On June 18, a QR code will appear in the Reserve+ application

On June 18, a QR code will appear in the Reserve+ app, which will allow electronic data to replace paper military cards, eliminating the need for physical documents.

Society • May 28, 03:01 PM • 19538 views
Zelenskyy and King Philippe of Belgium discuss Peace Summit

President Zelenskyy discussed with King Philippe of Belgium the upcoming Global Peace Summit in Switzerland and Ukraine's expectations from it.

Politics • May 28, 02:58 PM • 17945 views
Israeli tanks reach Rafah center, hostilities continue - ВВС

Israeli tanks reached the center of Rafah city in the southern Gaza Strip and seized a strategic hill near the border with Egypt, effectively controlling the entire Gaza side of the border.

News of the World • May 28, 02:38 PM • 20157 views
Young men who have not registered for military service will be sent summonses. However, this is not mobilization - Land Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

Young men over the age of 17 who have not registered for military service will be sent summonses, but this has nothing to do with mobilization.

Society • May 28, 02:28 PM • 18695 views
Stefanishyna discusses Ukraine's urgent needs and the Washington summit with NATO Secretary General

Deputy Prime Minister Olha Stefanishyna discussed Ukraine's urgent military needs, including air defense systems, F-16 aircraft, ammunition and long-range artillery with NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg.

War in Ukraine • May 28, 02:26 PM • 21470 views
New EU rules for large messengers will not affect Telegram: why

Telegram's lack of accountability and lax content moderation policies make it a popular platform for pro-Kremlin accounts to spread disinformation, which poses a challenge for European officials fighting fake news, as it remains outside the scope of the EU's Digital Services Act due to the size of its user base.

Politics • May 28, 02:08 PM • 17055 views
Ukraine urgently needs more air defense systems - Stoltenberg

Ukraine urgently needs more air defense systems, and NATO is working with Allies to increase supplies of ammunition, air defense systems, including advanced Patriot systems.

War in Ukraine • May 28, 02:00 PM • 19086 views
More than 1.2 million people liable for military service have updated their data

More than 1. 2 million people liable for military service have updated their data, including 1.175 million who used the Reserve+ app.

Society • May 28, 01:59 PM • 16706 views
Russia is forced to use cryptocurrencies and barter deals to trade with China - Bloomberg

Russian companies facing difficulties in trading with China due to Western sanctions are increasingly using cryptocurrencies such as Tether and barter transactions to circumvent financial restrictions.

News of the World • May 28, 01:35 PM • 19899 views
The film about the writers of the "Executed Renaissance" raised almost UAH 13 million

A film about Ukrainian writers of the Executed Renaissance who lived in Kharkiv, The House of Slovo: An Endless Novel has grossed almost 13 million hryvnias in its three weeks of release.

Culture • May 28, 01:34 PM • 16575 views
PACE Committee recognizes the erasure of Ukrainian cultural identity as an instrument of Russian war and an element of genocide policy

The PACE Committee on Culture unanimously recognized the erasure of Ukrainian cultural identity as an instrument of Russia's war against Ukraine and an element of its genocidal policy aimed at destroying the Ukrainian nation.

War in Ukraine • May 28, 01:32 PM • 18841 views
Explosion occurs in Odesa amid air raid alert

An explosion occurs in Odesa amid a ballistic threat from Crimea. Authorities urged residents to stay in shelters.

War in Ukraine • May 28, 01:29 PM • 15880 views
SBI re-detained former Odesa military commissar Borisov as he was leaving the pre-trial detention center

The former head of the Odesa regional TCC and JV, Borys Borysov, was detained again by the SBI after he was released on bail, as he allegedly planned to flee abroad.

Crimes and emergencies • May 28, 01:14 PM • 16931 views
Oleksandr Martynenko, founder and head of Interfax-Ukraine agency, dies

Oleksandr Martynenko, founder and head of the Interfax-Ukraine news agency, died on Tuesday at the age of 63 in Kyiv.

Society • May 28, 01:13 PM • 15446 views
Two enemy UAVs were shot down in Cherkasy region. There is damage

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War in Ukraine • May 28, 12:59 PM • 21416 views
General Staff: the enemy is particularly active in the Pokrovsk sector, 15 clashes have been registered there since the beginning of the day

The enemy is particularly active in the Pokrovsk sector: 15 combat engagements have been registered there since the beginning of the day, five of which are still ongoing.

War in Ukraine • May 28, 12:49 PM • 17380 views
China calls for an end to attacks on civilian vessels in the Red Sea

China calls for safe navigation in the Red Sea region and an end to the conflict in Gaza to prevent further humanitarian disaster and regional tensions.

News of the World • May 28, 12:40 PM • 22057 views
Official of Odesa TCC suspected of million-dollar scheme to make money on tax evaders taken into custody

An official of the Prymorskyi REC and JV in Odesa, who illegally earned about a million dollars by helping 138 men avoid mobilization through unauthorized changes to the Oberig system, was imposed a pre-trial restraint in the form of detention with the right to be released on bail in the amount of UAH 242,240.

War in Ukraine • May 28, 12:10 PM • 34839 views
About half of the rubble in Kharkiv's Epicenter has been cleared, 17 people are now known to have died - Sinegubov

About 50% of the rubble in the Epicenter in Kharkiv has been cleared, with 17 fatalities reported so far, and the debris is expected to take several more days to clear due to the large amount of debris.

Society • May 28, 12:09 PM • 33190 views
After two years of litigation: Vyshnivtsi Palace in Ternopil region returned to state ownership

The court ruled to return the building of the Vyshnivtsi Palace and Park Complex, a national heritage site, to the National Reserve “Castles of Ternopil” after a leather goods company illegally registered ownership of part of the premises.

Society • May 28, 11:44 AM • 31380 views
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Court plans to impose a measure of restraint on former Deputy Head of the Presidential Office Smirnov today

Today, the High Anti-Corruption Court will choose a preventive measure for former Deputy Head of the Presidential Office Andriy Smirnov, who is suspected of illegal enrichment of UAH 15. 7 million.

Politics • May 28, 11:38 AM • 125542 views