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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 24, 01:59 PM • 16563 views
Next year's NATO Summit will be held in The Hague

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News of the World • May 24, 01:55 PM • 15353 views
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Economy • May 24, 01:49 PM • 16122 views
Galushchenko: decision to increase the possibility of electricity imports will be made in winter

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War in Ukraine • May 24, 01:41 PM • 15702 views
General Staff: 73 combat engagements so far, enemy significantly intensified in Kramatorsk sector

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Society • May 24, 01:39 PM • 16030 views
National Bank raises official dollar exchange rate above UAH 40 for the first time

The National Bank of Ukraine has raised the dollar to hryvnia exchange rate to historic highs of 40. 1153 hryvnia per dollar and 43.491 hryvnia per euro.

Economy • May 24, 01:37 PM • 12282 views
In Kharkiv region, generation is virtually completely destroyed, but there are programs to provide light and heat - Galushchenko

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Society • May 24, 01:23 PM • 13005 views
Su-27 and Su-34 hit: satellite photos of airfield in Krasnodar region after SBU drone attack

Ukrainian drones attack the Russian Kushchevskaya military airbase, destroying a Su-27 fighter and damaging a Su-34 fighter.

War in Ukraine • May 24, 01:18 PM • 13212 views
Funds for construction of fortifications have been allocated in full - Shmyhal

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War in Ukraine • May 24, 01:10 PM • 16608 views
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Russians are equipping their Albatross M5 reconnaissance drones with Japanese Sony video cameras for aerial photography and artillery adjustment.

War in Ukraine • May 24, 12:59 PM • 15127 views
It will significantly improve the situation in the electricity market and resolve the issue of debts: Cabinet of Ministers approves draft law

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a draft law to improve the situation in the electricity market and settle debts in the balancing market by creating special accounts for different entities to ensure an acceptable level of payments, reduce debts to Ukrenergo and increase the stability of the power system.

Economy • May 24, 12:56 PM • 14302 views
France and Germany are concerned about Russia's provocations in the Baltic region

France and Germany are concerned about increased Russian provocations at the border on the EU's borders with Estonia, Lithuania and Finland.

News of the World • May 24, 12:49 PM • 14659 views
“Reserve+: more than a million Ukrainians have already updated their data

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Society • May 24, 12:48 PM • 13281 views
Poroshenko's “wall” was called the main symbol of corruption in the Russian-Ukrainian war, which left Ukraine without protection

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Politics • May 24, 12:41 PM • 13609 views
Dogecoin dog Kabosu dies after 14 years as a meme

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Technologies • May 24, 12:38 PM • 119006 views
Ukraine has submitted 5 villages to the competition for the best tourist villages in the world in 2024

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Culture • May 24, 12:26 PM • 13743 views
Veteran and volunteer Roman Donik: Bezuhla wants to paralyze the Armed Forces by keeping them in a state of constant personnel changes

Roman Donik refuted the scandalous statements of MP Mariana Bezuhla. He called them untrue, undermining confidence in the Armed Forces and disrupting mobilization.

War in Ukraine • May 24, 12:23 PM • 19131 views
Poltava region uncovers a scheme to steal gas condensate from Naftogaz of Ukraine facilities: offenders face up to eight years in prison

Three residents of Poltava region, aged 45 to 59, involved in a scheme to steal about 2,000 liters of gas condensate from the facilities of Ukrgazvydobuvannya, a subsidiary of Naftogaz of Ukraine, face up to eight years in prison.

Society • May 24, 12:17 PM • 17375 views
Klavdia Petrivna, Antitila and Jamala: the winners of the YUNA 2024 music award have been announced

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Culture • May 24, 12:05 PM • 115947 views
London boy who died of leukemia at the age of 15 to be made a saint: Vatican accepts conditions for canonization

Italian teenager Carlo Acutis, who was born in London and died of leukemia in 2006 at the age of 15, will become the first saint of the millennium after the Vatican recognized two miracles attributed to his intercession.

News of the World • May 24, 11:46 AM • 115434 views
Zelenskyi held a meeting on the situation in Kharkiv: the region will receive 4 billion hryvnias to prepare for the heating season

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met in Kharkiv to discuss the operational situation, winterization, restoration of damaged infrastructure and housing for IDPs amid intense fighting in the region.

Society • May 24, 11:37 AM • 19246 views
The Verkhovna Rada says negotiations on the text of the agreement on security guarantees have begun between Ukraine and Poland

Ukraine and Poland begin official negotiations on the text of an agreement on security guarantees for Ukraine.

Politics • May 24, 11:32 AM • 16866 views
Germany announces a new military aid package for Ukraine: it includes the transfer of 10 Leopard tanks together with Denmark

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War in Ukraine • May 24, 11:00 AM • 20954 views
Romania arrests a suspect of spying for Russia: he photographed military equipment near the border with Ukraine

A Romanian citizen was arrested for allegedly spying for Russia by observing, photographing and transmitting information about NATO military facilities and equipment.

News of the World • May 24, 10:45 AM • 17518 views
Macron suspends electoral reform in New Caledonia after deadly riots

French President Macron has abandoned controversial plans for electoral reform in New Caledonia after deadly riots, promising a dialogue to find an alternative agreement on the territory's future.

News of the World • May 24, 10:43 AM • 16676 views
Illegal logging - no violations were detected after the inspection of the Chornobyl zone territories

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Society • May 24, 10:42 AM • 15928 views
Azerbaijani border guards take control of four villages near the Armenian border

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News of the World • May 24, 10:41 AM • 15127 views
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Society • May 24, 10:32 AM • 126228 views
Court closes one of the cases on dispersal of Euromaidan protesters in 2013

The court closed one of the cases on the dispersal of Euromaidan protesters in Kyiv on November 30 and December 1, 2013, dropping all charges against the suspects and canceling the seizure of their property, despite objections from the victims and the prosecutor's office.

Crimes and emergencies • May 24, 10:24 AM • 15656 views
Yanukovych's plane arrives in Belarus - media

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News of the World • May 24, 10:17 AM • 22223 views