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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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Polish farmers resume protests at three checkpoints with Ukraine: truck traffic is hampered

Polish farmers resumed protests at three border crossings with Ukraine, blocking most truck traffic but allowing a limited number of trucks to pass through per hour.

Economy • February 12, 09:36 AM • 109044 views
Bringing the guilty to justice: the Embassy of Ukraine in Poland responds to the incident with grain at the border

The Embassy and Consulate General of Ukraine in Lublin appealed to the Polish police to open a case regarding the incident with Ukrainian grain at the border.

Politics • February 12, 09:21 AM • 56360 views
There is no shortage of electricity in the power system: imports and exports are planned - Ministry of Energy

There is no shortage of electricity in Ukraine's power system, as domestic production is sufficient and imports and exports are planned.

Economy • February 12, 08:31 AM • 28757 views
Poland investigates Ukrainian grain dumping during Polish farmers' protest

Polish police are investigating an incident in which Polish farmers poured grain from Ukrainian trucks onto the road near the Polish-Ukrainian border during an ongoing farmers' protest.

Society • February 11, 10:59 PM • 44922 views
Ukraine and Poland to open a new border crossing point in six months

Ukraine and Poland plan to open a new automobile border crossing between Nyzhankovychi and Malkhovychi within six months.

Society • February 11, 06:11 PM • 101298 views
Orban considers Hungary's efforts regarding aid to Ukrainian refugees "the biggest", but the UN has different data

According to UN statistics, Hungary ranks penultimate among the countries hosting Ukrainian refugees under the UN refugee response plan, despite Orban's claim that Hungary is making the greatest efforts.

War in Ukraine • February 11, 09:19 AM • 107394 views
Blockade on the border with Poland: about 1.1 thousand trucks are waiting in line at two checkpoints

About 1,100 trucks were queued up at two checkpoints on the Polish-Ukrainian border because of the blockade by Polish farmers.

Society • February 11, 07:35 AM • 102582 views
Truck traffic resumed at Shehyni-Medica checkpoint - State Border Guard Service

The protest of Polish farmers in front of the Shehyni-Medica checkpoint has ended, allowing the resumption of truck traffic - 220 trucks are waiting to enter Ukraine.

Society • February 10, 11:06 AM • 65217 views
No electricity shortage is expected, but there are blackouts in two regions due to Russian shelling - Energy Ministry

The Ministry of Energy of Ukraine reports that while shelling in Donetsk and Mykolaiv regions has disrupted power supply in some areas, the country's electricity system as a whole has sufficient generation and remains balanced and under control.

Society • February 10, 08:27 AM • 91279 views
"In fact, all directions continue to be blocked." Demchenko on the situation on the border with Poland

As of February 9, about 1,300 trucks were waiting at three checkpoints on the Ukrainian-Polish border due to a protest by farmers who blocked most of the routes.

Society • February 10, 07:55 AM • 39363 views
We're used to paranoid excuses: Poland reacts to putin's accusation that Poles were guilty of starting World War II

Polish Foreign Minister Sikorski was not surprised by putin's accusation that Poland started World War II in a recent interview.

News of the World • February 9, 06:10 PM • 32854 views
Prime Minister: Ukraine agrees with EU to extend economic and transport visa-free regime

Ukraine is working to extend the economic and transport visa-free regime with the EU until June 2025.

Economy • February 9, 12:52 PM • 28319 views
Ukraine is preparing an action plan for the IMF to preserve funding if US aid is suspended - Bloomberg

Ukraine plans to propose to the IMF to expand sales of domestic bonds, raise taxes, and cut spending to secure IMF funds if US aid remains blocked.

Economy • February 9, 12:00 PM • 22990 views
Polish minister on imports from Ukraine: a complete blockade in certain areas is needed, we will address the EU with proposals

Poland's agriculture minister said that a complete blockade of certain imports from Ukraine may be necessary and will propose import limits to the European Commission.

Economy • February 9, 11:34 AM • 36378 views
New EU sanctions package to mark war anniversary targets Russian military and technology companies - Euractiv

The EU is expected to impose new sanctions on Russian technology and military companies, including those supplying munitions from North Korea, as part of the 13th package of sanctions to mark the second anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • February 9, 11:27 AM • 28373 views
Polish farmers resume blockade at three checkpoints: border guards warn of traffic delays

Polish farmers began blocking three checkpoints on the border with Ukraine, obstructing traffic.

Society • February 9, 10:50 AM • 22970 views
Luxembourg extends temporary protection for Ukrainian refugees

Luxembourg has extended temporary protection for Ukrainian refugees until March 4, 2025, to allow them to continue working in the country without restrictions for another year.

Society • February 9, 10:34 AM • 23610 views
Polish protesters block traffic at Shehyni for all vehicles - border guards

Polish farmers blocked the road to the Medyka-Shehyni border crossing from the Polish side, stopping traffic in both directions, about 100 people and 50 vehicles in protest.

Society • February 9, 09:15 AM • 22819 views
No electricity shortage, 3 units and TPP building are out of service for short-term repairs - Ministry of Energy

No electricity shortages have been reported in Ukraine's power grid. Three power units and a building of the TPP were taken out of operation for short-term repairs.

Economy • February 9, 08:28 AM • 24617 views
Ambassador: Poles assured that farmers will not completely block traffic on the border with Ukraine

The protesting Polish farmers will not completely block the border traffic with Ukraine and will allow freight transportation.

Society • February 8, 01:29 PM • 25931 views
State Border Guard Service of Ukraine warns of truck traffic closures across the border with Poland and Hungary

Truck traffic at the border crossings with Poland and Hungary will be hampered by planned farmers' protests in those countries.

Economy • February 8, 01:02 PM • 26295 views
Polish farmers may extend the blockade to Zosin-Ustyluh border crossing on February 12 - customs officials

Polish farmers may partially block truck traffic at the Zosin-Ustyluh border crossing with Poland on Monday.

Society • February 8, 10:14 AM • 33058 views
US approves $1.2 billion sale of air defense radar systems to Poland

The United States has approved the sale of $1. 2 billion worth of air defense radar systems to Poland to help monitor its airspace and detect threats such as Russian missiles.

News of the World • February 8, 03:49 AM • 31042 views
Chairman of the Munich Security Conference Calls for Greater European Responsibility

Chairman of the Munich Security Conference calls for greater European responsibility in security and cooperation.

War in Ukraine • February 7, 01:51 PM • 29525 views
Ukraine discusses with Poland the prevention of resumption of the border blockade

Ukraine discussed with Poland the issue of preventing Polish carriers from resuming the blockade of the common border.

Economy • February 7, 11:44 AM • 24131 views
Morning Russian missile attack did not cause critical consequences for the power system, no deficit is expected - Ukrenergo

An early morning Russian missile attack caused blackouts in Kyiv and Kharkiv, damaging local power grids, while Ukraine's national grid remained stable and no power shortages were expected.

War in Ukraine • February 7, 08:46 AM • 102666 views
Russia's massive attack on Ukraine: Poland has raised its air force

Poland's General Staff stated that they are using aviation to protect their airspace due to the intense activity of Russian long-range aviation related to its massive missile attack on Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • February 7, 05:46 AM • 35588 views
Cruise missiles spotted in Lviv and Ternopil regions - Air Force

The Air Force warned that cruise missiles were spotted in western Ukraine near the Polish border.

War in Ukraine • February 7, 05:15 AM • 43812 views
Truck driver tried to smuggle over 1000 packs of contraband cigarettes to Poland

A Lviv resident tried to smuggle more than 1000 packs of cigarettes into Poland, hidden in the structural cavities of a semi-trailer, but was detained by Ukrainian customs officers at the Shehyni-Medica checkpoint.

Crimes and emergencies • February 6, 07:44 PM • 30110 views
They discussed the extension of humanitarian support: Kiper on meeting with the US administration in Odesa

The head of the Odesa Regional State Administration met with officials from Odesa, Missouri, to discuss continued humanitarian aid and cooperation between the Ukrainian and American cities that share the same name.

Society • February 6, 07:02 PM • 32258 views