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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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War in Ukraine • May 27, 10:48 AM • 43480 views
Germany allocates millions for humanitarian aid to Ukraine, in particular for the regions occupied by russia

Germany is allocating 60 million euros for humanitarian aid to Ukraine, in particular to the russian-occupied regions in the east of the country, as people there lack the most basic necessities due to the occupation that has lasted for more than two and a half years.

Society • May 27, 10:44 AM • 18400 views
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Society • May 27, 10:43 AM • 103384 views
NATO PA calls for allowing Ukraine to use Western weapons on Russian territory

The NATO Parliamentary Assembly called for Ukraine to be allowed to use Western weapons on Russian territory, although this decision was met with resistance from some members.

War in Ukraine • May 27, 10:32 AM • 19235 views
In Odesa, SBI exposes TCC official who organized multimillion-dollar scheme to make money on tax evaders

In Odesa, an official of the Primorskyi RTCK of the JV organized a large-scale scheme to make money by helping men who wanted to avoid mobilization to “correct” their data in the Oberih database of the register of persons liable for military service. In this way, the official illegally earned about a million dollars.

War in Ukraine • May 27, 10:24 AM • 18791 views
Georgian parliamentary committee does not support the president's veto of the law on “foreign agents”

The Legal Committee of the Georgian Parliament did not uphold President Salome Zurabishvili's veto of the draft law "On Transparency of Foreign Influence" - the so-called "foreign agents" law.

News of the World • May 27, 10:13 AM • 19470 views
Kuleba calls on EU ministers to allow Ukraine to strike at military targets in Russia

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba urged EU ministers to allow Ukraine to strike military targets in Russia and provide additional air defense systems, such as Patriot, to protect against Russian attacks on civilians.

War in Ukraine • May 27, 10:12 AM • 20011 views
Guerrillas Conducted Reconnaissance of Oil Refinery in Stavropol Territory of Russia - ATESH

The guerrillas reconnoitered an actively operating Russian oil refinery in Svetlograd, Stavropol Krai, which is likely to supply fuel to Russian troops on the southeastern front.

War in Ukraine • May 27, 09:09 AM • 27406 views
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War, corruption and weak judicial system. EBA tells what scares foreign investors away from Ukraine

Russia's full-scale military aggression, corruption and a weak judicial system continue to negatively affect Ukraine's investment climate, discouraging foreign investors from investing in the country.

Economy • May 27, 08:52 AM • 83511 views
Jamala became a mother for the third time: how she named her child

Ukrainian singer Jamala gave birth to her third child, a son, Alim Seit-Bekir Oglu Suleymanov, and announced it on Instagram.

Society • May 27, 08:27 AM • 123670 views
4 more children injured in Ukraine over the weekend due to Russian war

Over the weekend, as a result of Russia's armed aggression in Ukraine, 3 more children were injured and one was killed. This brings the total number of children killed to 548 and over 1351 injured.

War in Ukraine • May 27, 08:26 AM • 18626 views
The enemy fired at the border of Chernihiv region with artillery and mortars: 35 explosions were heard

Russian troops shelled the border of Chernihiv region with artillery and mortars, 35 explosions recorded in three communities.

War in Ukraine • May 27, 08:09 AM • 22672 views
Russian army shelled Sumy region with artillery and mortars at night and in the morning: 12 explosions

Russians shelled the border areas and settlements of the Sumy region of Ukraine with artillery and mortars, 12 explosions were recorded in Bilopil, Krasnopil and Esman communities.

War in Ukraine • May 27, 08:05 AM • 24163 views
Invaders in Sievierodonetsk demand to confirm the fact of not living in the city in person and with witnesses - RMA

In Sievierodonetsk, the Russian occupiers require residents to confirm their absence from the city in person and in the presence of two witnesses with Russian passports; in Bryanka, a mobile cinema club appeared instead of restoration work.

Society • May 27, 07:42 AM • 23659 views
France to lift state of emergency in riot-hit New Caledonia

Seven more mobile units will soon arrive in New Caledonia as reinforcements, and the state of emergency will end as planned on Tuesday morning local time, following recent unrest that has caused seven deaths, hundreds of arrests and widespread destruction.

News of the World • May 27, 07:40 AM • 23125 views
Electricity restrictions in Ukraine have been in effect since 6 a.m., NPP unit is back in operation - Ministry of Energy

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Society • May 27, 07:22 AM • 25262 views
In Odesa region, a commercial entity threatens “terrible consequences” for prohibiting it from using the road of a strategic enterprise without permission

In Odesa region, the commercial structure Allseeds Black Sea claims that the ban on its unauthorized use of the road, which is on the balance sheet of the strategic enterprise Odesa Port Plant, will have "terrible consequences.

Economy • May 27, 07:14 AM • 192739 views
Demchenko on the situation on the border in Sumy region: we must be prepared for any situation

In order to achieve tactical objectives, the enemy may try to enter the territory of Sumy region, similar to Kharkiv region, the SBGS spokesman said.

War in Ukraine • May 27, 07:14 AM • 19425 views
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"Gray" grain exports at the Olympex terminal. What is known.

Economy • May 27, 06:59 AM • 180093 views
IMF mission in Warsaw begins work to unblock $2.2 billion tranche for Ukraine: Ukrainian delegation arrives for meeting

Ukraine may receive another tranche of more than $2. 2 billion from the IMF after the successful fourth review of the Extended Fund Facility program, which will increase the total amount of funding received to $7.6 billion.

Economy • May 27, 06:48 AM • 18509 views
Russians attacked Kherson region with KABs, hit a "point of invincibility", 3 wounded

Russian troops carried out airstrikes with KABs in Kherson region, damaging 12 private houses, an administrative building, an “invincibility point”, and a private car, resulting in 3 people being injured.

War in Ukraine • May 27, 05:37 AM • 22348 views
2 gas stations near oil depot damaged in Livny, Oryol region of Russia - Russian media

Two gas stations in Livny, Oryol region of Russia, were damaged after a UAV attack.

War in Ukraine • May 27, 05:18 AM • 24277 views
Putin arrives in Uzbekistan - his third foreign visit since the beginning of the new term

Putin arrives in Uzbekistan for talks with President Mirziyoyev, his third foreign visit since his inauguration for a fifth term, aimed at deepening relations between the two countries.

Politics • May 27, 04:04 AM • 114552 views
Sikorsky: Putin uses traditionalism as a weapon

Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of using traditionalism as a weapon to influence the Western right and called him “an absurd leader of international conservatism”.

Society • May 27, 03:47 AM • 110943 views
12 people were injured during turbulence on a Qatar Airways flight

12 people, including 6 passengers and 6 crew members, were injured after a Qatar Airways plane en route from Doha to Dublin hit turbulence while flying over Turkey.

Society • May 27, 03:26 AM • 35908 views
Leaders of China, Japan and South Korea to meet for first trilateral talks in 4 years

The leaders of China, Japan, and South Korea met in Seoul for the first trilateral talks in four years to resume dialogue on trade, security, economy, science, technology, people-to-people exchanges, health, and aging.

Economy • May 27, 01:58 AM • 107554 views
French Ambassador to Sri Lanka found dead

The 53-year-old French ambassador to Sri Lanka, Jean-François Paquet, was found dead at his official residence, suspected to have died of cardiac arrest, local police are investigating and planning an autopsy.

Health • May 27, 01:39 AM • 27745 views
Lithuanian President Nausėda wins the second round of elections

Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda is re-elected for a second term, gaining 75% of the vote in the second round of the presidential election.

Politics • May 27, 12:24 AM • 25768 views
Italian Prime Minister speaks out against strikes on Russia with Western weapons

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni spoke out against the use of Western weapons provided to Ukraine to strike targets in Russia, disagreeing with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg's proposal to allow such strikes.

War in Ukraine • May 26, 11:50 PM • 28540 views
Macron: European democracy has never had so many enemies inside and outside

According to French President Emmanuel Macron, Europe is facing numerous internal and external threats, making this an existential moment when European democracy may perish.

War in Ukraine • May 26, 11:28 PM • 27091 views