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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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Truck traffic resumed at the only blocked checkpoint on the border with Poland, grain imports still blocked - border guards

Truck traffic has resumed at the Rava-Ruska-Hrebenne checkpoint on the Polish-Ukrainian border, with the exception of trucks transporting grain crops, which are banned from entering Poland.

Society • April 29, 08:15 AM • 23584 views
The enemy attacked an energy facility in the east, Poland received emergency assistance, there are restrictions in two regions - the Ministry of Energy

Due to grid restrictions and hostile attacks on energy facilities in eastern Ukraine, power outages occurred in Kharkiv region and Kryvyi Rih, while Ukraine provided emergency assistance by transferring excess electricity to the Polish grid.

War in Ukraine • April 29, 08:00 AM • 21563 views
WSJ: Germany is afraid to hand over frozen russian assets to Ukraine

Germany opposes the confiscation of $300 billion in frozen russian assets for Ukraine's reconstruction and military aid, fearing it would set a precedent that could lead to new lawsuits against Germany for World War II crimes.

War in Ukraine • April 28, 11:55 PM • 28034 views
The head of the Foreign Ministry, Sikorsky, said that russia would lose the war against Poland

russia will not be able to win a war against Poland, because Warsaw will not fight alone and will have allies in the West, which is much more powerful than russia, says Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski.

Politics • April 28, 11:35 PM • 23562 views
Poles block only one checkpoint “Hrebenne-Rava-Ruska”: about 80 trucks a day are allowed through

About 80 trucks a day pass through the only blocked checkpoint at Hrebenne-Rava-Ruska on the Ukrainian-Polish border.

Society • April 28, 03:12 PM • 27642 views
"Ethically ambiguous issue": Polish Foreign Minister believes that Ukraine should take the initiative in returning its citizens

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Poland said that Ukraine should take the initiative in the ethically ambiguous issue of returning Ukrainians of military age from Poland.

War in Ukraine • April 28, 08:38 AM • 42341 views
Night strike on the energy sector: the Ministry of Energy revealed the details

Russian occupants attacked energy and gas infrastructure facilities in Dnipropetrovs'k, Ivano-Frankivsk and Lviv regions at night, injuring power engineers and damaging energy facilities, but Ukraine's energy system remains stable thanks to its own generation and imports.

Society • April 27, 06:51 PM • 57402 views
Prime Minister of Poland: One of the Russian missiles that attacked Lviv region fell 15 km from the Polish border

One of the Russian missiles that attacked the Lviv region fell 15 kilometers from the Polish border.

War in Ukraine • April 27, 11:04 AM • 44559 views
Poland scrambles planes due to Russian missile attack on Ukraine

Poland has scrambled its fighter jets in response to the Russian missile attack on Ukraine, monitoring the situation and taking the necessary measures to ensure airspace safety.

War in Ukraine • April 26, 11:30 PM • 28753 views
"Occupants are not heroes": in Dnipro, activists demand to demolish the monument to the commander of the USSR Airborne Troops Margelov

In Dnipro, a civic organization of families of fallen Ukrainian soldiers demands that the monument to Soviet military leader Vasily Margelov be dismantled and a monument to the soldiers of the 25th Airborne Brigade who died in the war with Russia be erected.

Society • April 26, 03:40 PM • 22685 views
EU ministers will insist on increasing the “de minimis” state aid for farmers to 50,000 euros

EU agriculture ministers plan to increase the maximum amount of minimum state aid to €50,000 per farm for three years to support the agricultural sector amid ongoing market turmoil.

Economy • April 26, 02:32 PM • 25882 views
Unable to find work abroad: two brothers swim across the river to return to Ukraine

Two brothers who had been living in Germany for several years decided to return to Ukraine illegally due to lack of work, crossing the Western Bug River in wetsuits.

Crimes and emergencies • April 26, 01:43 PM • 19299 views
Norway allocates $13.7 million for maintenance of Leopard tanks for Ukraine

Norway will allocate up to NOK 150 million (USD 13. 7 million) for the maintenance of Leopard tanks donated to Ukraine in Poland.

War in Ukraine • April 26, 12:50 PM • 39216 views
President of Lithuania on the possibility of deploying nuclear weapons in Poland: it would be an element of deterrence

Lithuanian President Nausėda said that the deployment of nuclear weapons in Poland would be an element of deterrence against Russia and would meet Europe's security expectations.

News of the World • April 26, 12:29 PM • 18579 views
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Currently, the Poles are blocking only the Hrebenne - Rava-Ruska - Demchenko checkpoint

Polish farmers are currently blocking only the Hrebenne-Rava-Ruska checkpoint, through which only 70 trucks were allowed to cross into Poland over the past day, while 1300 trucks were allowed through the Yahodyn-Dorogusk checkpoint over the past day.

Society • April 26, 09:54 AM • 100437 views
Electricity shortage persists, Ukraine receives emergency aid from Europe - Ukrenergo

Due to Russian missile strikes that damage power plants, Ukraine's energy system is experiencing electricity shortages, leading to consumption restrictions and dependence on emergency aid from European countries.

War in Ukraine • April 26, 08:00 AM • 18631 views
Amid the war level of vaccination in Ukraine has not changed much, accuracy of data is affected by people's staying abroad - expert

According to Fedir Lapiy, head of the National Technical Group of Experts on Immunization, immunization rates in Ukraine have remained almost the same as before the COVID-19 pandemic: only 85% of children received three doses of pertussis, diphtheria, and tetanus vaccines during the first year of life, and somewhat better coverage of measles, mumps, and rubella vaccinations, although these data may not be entirely accurate due to displaced Ukrainians receiving vaccinations abroad.

War in Ukraine • April 26, 06:33 AM • 22283 views
Rare Pushkin books stolen from European libraries: four people detained in Georgia

Four people have been detained in Georgia for stealing rare 19th century books worth hundreds of thousands of euros from libraries across Europe as part of an organized criminal group.

Crimes and emergencies • April 25, 07:05 PM • 49700 views
Will the US help Ukraine return men from abroad? The State Department answered

The U. S. State Department considers the suspension of consular services abroad for Ukrainian men of mobilization age to be a "complex issue" and respects Ukraine's right to determine its own policy, but has not yet decided whether to assist Ukraine in bringing the men home.

War in Ukraine • April 25, 06:00 PM • 24190 views
Poland admits the possibility of deportation of Ukrainians liable for military service

Poland and Lithuania are considering deporting Ukrainian men of conscription age who have not updated their data or extended their right to stay, which could potentially help Ukraine return conscripts from abroad.

War in Ukraine • April 25, 04:50 PM • 21409 views
The Verkhovna Rada passed a law regulating the amount and payment of pensions to those who worked abroad

The Parliament adopted a law regulating the calculation of pensions for those who worked abroad and establishing rules for the termination of pension payments in certain cases.

Economy • April 25, 10:36 AM • 31019 views
Over 950 thousand Ukrainians have left for Poland since the beginning of the full-scale invasion - Sikorsky

According to Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski, more than 950,000 Ukrainians have found long-term refuge in Poland since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion.

Politics • April 25, 10:05 AM • 20730 views
Over two years, Poland has allocated about $9 billion for military aid to Ukraine - Foreign Minister

In the two years since Russia's full-scale invasion, Poland has provided Ukraine with 44 military aid packages totaling almost $9 billion.

War in Ukraine • April 25, 09:55 AM • 24288 views
Sunny weather helps the Ukrainian power system, but the deficit remains - Ukrenergo

Sunny weather and active solar power plants have helped boost Ukraine's electricity production, but the grid remains in short supply due to Russian missile attacks, requiring emergency assistance from Europe for much of the day and calling for conservation.

Society • April 25, 09:00 AM • 27027 views
Nuclear facilities in Poland will be targeted by Russia if they appear - Russian Foreign Ministry

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister threatens that if Poland deploys nuclear facilities, they will become military targets for Russia.

News of the World • April 25, 07:57 AM • 17814 views
150 trucks are waiting to enter Ukraine through the blocked Rava-Ruska checkpoint - border guards

Around 150 trucks are waiting in Poland to enter Ukraine through the blocked Rava-Ruska border crossing, while some traffic is still allowed in both directions.

Society • April 25, 05:29 AM • 17857 views
Poland can help Ukraine return men of military age

Poland is ready to help Ukraine return men of military age to participate in the war against russia.

War in Ukraine • April 24, 09:03 PM • 25345 views
"More than 600 trucks crossed the Yahodyn-Dorohusk border crossing with automatic license plate recognition per day

More than 600 trucks crossed the Yahodyn-Dorohusk border crossing point per day, where automatic license plate recognition cameras are being tested ahead of the system's rollout to other checkpoints.

Economy • April 24, 05:24 PM • 40619 views
Ukraine is in talks with partners to receive four more Patriot air defense systems - Foreign Minister

Ukraine has found seven Patriot anti-aircraft missile systems that can be transferred by partners: one was promised by Germany, four more are under negotiation, and two more are in Ukraine's "field of vision.

Politics • April 24, 02:04 PM • 17433 views
France proposes new EU sanctions to combat Russian disinformation - Bloomberg

France has proposed new EU sanctions against Russian disinformation operations and election interference around the world.

News of the World • April 24, 01:11 PM • 109336 views