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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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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 • 18975 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 • 17140 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 • 108883 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 • 14789 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 • 18223 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 • 16280 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 • 103529 views
Poland considers shooting down Russian missiles over Ukraine near the border

Poland is considering using its air defense systems to shoot down Russian missiles aimed at Ukraine from Polish territory near the borders of the two countries.

War in Ukraine • May 23, 06:09 AM • 19649 views
Lego releases sets of Ukraine's landmarks to raise funds to rebuild damaged school

Lego has released sets of Ukraine's architectural landmarks to raise funds to rebuild a gymnasium in the Dnipro region that was damaged by a Russian missile strike, with the sets being given away as prizes for donations of $24 or more.

War in Ukraine • May 22, 09:01 PM • 62297 views
Ukrzaliznytsia reduces travel time from Kiev to Warsaw from June 9

Starting from June 9, Ukrzaliznytsia will reduce the travel time from Kiev to Warsaw by 1 hour and 23 minutes due to the optimization of border and customs operations at Dorogusk station in Poland.

Society • May 22, 12:35 PM • 13383 views
Poland is ready to increase the number of troops on the border to stop the flow of illegal migrants from Belarus

Poland plans to strengthen border security and increase its military presence along its border with Belarus due to increased attempts by organized groups to illegally cross the border with the assistance of Belarusian services.

News of the World • May 22, 12:31 PM • 15480 views
The threat has never been so close: Poland warned about a russian agent network across Europe

Polish Defense Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz warned that the activities of the russian network of agents deployed throughout Europe pose a great threat to Poland, and the danger from russia and belarus has never been so close since the Second World War.

News of the World • May 22, 12:11 PM • 28707 views
In Poland, a man was arrested for planting a mortar shell on a railway track

A 63-year-old man was arrested in Poland for deliberately installing a Soviet mortar shell on railway tracks in the city of Chekhov-Dziedzice.

News of the World • May 22, 09:43 AM • 22865 views
Blackout schedules canceled in all regions until 20:00 - Ukrenergo

Today, on May 22, Ukrenergo lifted restrictions on electricity consumption throughout Ukraine from 07:00 to 20:00. Electricity supply to 95% of consumers affected by the nighttime Russian attack in the East has been restored.

Society • May 22, 07:56 AM • 21084 views
"Question of desire" - Zelensky on the downing of Russian missiles over the territory of Ukraine by NATO countries

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky said that partners could shoot down Russian missiles in the sky over Ukraine, but this is a matter of their desire.

War in Ukraine • May 21, 01:45 PM • 18002 views
More than a million Ukrainians successfully logged in to the Reserve + app - Ministry of Defense

More than 1 million Ukrainians have successfully logged in and updated their military data using the Reserve+ Program, and users from abroad, including Poland, Germany and Canada, are among the leading markets.

Society • May 21, 01:20 PM • 14912 views
Ukrenergo: restrictions have been lifted in all regions until 17:00, further outage schedules are planned until midnight

From 11:00 to 17:00, consumption restrictions were lifted in all regions of Ukraine as solar power plants increased production and planned imports from 5 countries, and from 17:00 to midnight, emergency power outage schedules will be in effect in all regions.

Society • May 21, 08:42 AM • 22180 views
Poland plans to flood parts of the border with Russia and Belarus

Poland plans to create a system of fortifications, bunkers and other obstacles along its 400-kilometer border with Russia and Belarus, including reforesting and flooding some areas to restore a sense of security to residents living there.

War in Ukraine • May 21, 01:50 AM • 85520 views
Nine people arrested in Poland for sabotage in favor of Russia

Nine people were arrested in Poland for committing acts of sabotage on Russia's orders, including beatings and arson attempts.

Politics • May 20, 09:49 PM • 25935 views
Ukrainian detained in Poland who lied to police about stealing a million euros

A 58-year-old Ukrainian man was detained in Poland for falsely testifying about the theft of almost 2 million zlotys (about 900,000 euros). Police found that the money did not belong to him, so he will spend the next three months in custody.

Crimes and emergencies • May 20, 11:04 AM • 24074 views
Electricity shortage persists despite warming, imports from 5 countries are planned, outage schedules from 18 hours - Ukrenergo

Thanks to warmer and sunnier weather, the electricity shortage has decreased somewhat, but still remains significant, necessitating hourly blackout schedules from 18:00 to 24:00 and imports from 5 countries.

Society • May 20, 08:22 AM • 19075 views
Power outages are possible in the evening, emergency assistance from the EU is already underway - Ministry of Energy

Due to the electricity shortage caused by the Russian attacks, restrictions may be imposed on industrial and residential consumers in all regions from 18:00 to midnight today.

War in Ukraine • May 20, 06:57 AM • 29020 views
Estonian Prime Minister: NATO's training of soldiers in Ukraine will not lead to war escalation

Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas claims that the training of NATO soldiers in Ukraine will not automatically escalate the war with Russia and will not trigger Article 5 of the NATO Mutual Defense Treaty.

War in Ukraine • May 20, 06:46 AM • 22842 views
Lights will be switched off in Kiev and across Ukraine on 20 May

On May 20, from 18:00 to 24:00, hourly power cuts will be introduced for industrial and residential consumers across Ukraine, except for critical infrastructure facilities, due to damage caused by shelling and the need to cover the electricity shortage through imports.

Economy • May 19, 04:51 PM • 57029 views
Ministry of Energy: this morning Ukraine again received emergency electricity supplies from other countries

Ukraine is covering its electricity needs through domestic generation, imports and emergency aid from Romania, Slovakia and Poland, and is providing emergency aid to Poland despite damage to infrastructure caused by shelling, calling for careful and responsible energy consumption to ensure stability in the power system.

Economy • May 19, 09:15 AM • 26550 views
Poland invests over $2.5 billion to strengthen borders with Russia and Belarus

Poland plans to invest $2. 55 billion to strengthen its 400-kilometer land border with Russia and Belarus as part of the Eastern Shield plan, which includes the construction of new fortifications, fences, terrain changes, and reforestation to make the border safe and impenetrable.

News of the World • May 19, 06:38 AM • 25337 views
SBGS names categories of people whose military registration documents will be checked by border guards

The State Border Guard Service of Ukraine has named the categories of Ukrainian citizens who will be checked for military registration documents when crossing the border starting today, May 18.

Society • May 18, 11:08 AM • 26368 views
State Border Guard Service denies increase in the number of men crossing the border

The State Border Guard Service denies media reports of an increase in the number of men crossing the border.

Society • May 18, 10:40 AM • 26189 views
At night and in the morning, the Ukrainian power system received emergency assistance from three countries - the Ministry of Energy

At night and in the morning, Ukraine received emergency electricity supplies from Romania, Slovakia, and Poland due to Russian attacks on energy infrastructure.

Economy • May 18, 09:04 AM • 58405 views
There is no decision yet, but we declare our readiness: Duda on deployment of nuclear weapons in Poland

President Andrzej Duda announced Poland's readiness to deploy nuclear weapons in the country, citing russian aggression and the need for NATO to adapt its security measures, although no decision has been made on Poland's accession to the nuclear exchange program.

News of the World • May 17, 01:38 PM • 28177 views