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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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Thinking he was Ukrainian: a man shot a Romanian in Wroclaw

Polish prosecutors have charged a 32-year-old man with seriously injuring a Romanian citizen during a shooting in Wroclaw on March 15. The attacker shot the victim in the head and beat him, believing he was Ukrainian.

Crimes and emergencies • September 17, 07:00 PM • 11144 views
Planned terrorist attacks in Europe via mail: Lithuanian law enforcement exposed a criminal group

Lithuanian law enforcement agencies have uncovered a criminal group that planned terrorist attacks across Europe using postal services. The criminals sent homemade incendiary devices disguised as massage pillows and cosmetics.

Crimes and emergencies • September 17, 03:15 PM • 4949 views
Nawrocki announced readiness to deploy nuclear weapons in Poland

Polish President Karol Nawrocki expressed support for the deployment of nuclear capabilities in his country, counting on France. He emphasized that Poland should be involved in the nuclear weapons deployment program.

News of the World • September 17, 03:08 PM • 5742 views
Ukraine needs up to $1 billion more to buy gas for winter - Russian strikes force energy plan revision - Reuters

Ukraine has accumulated over 80% of the necessary gas volume, which is about 11-12 billion cubic meters. To achieve the target indicators and ensure a stable heating season, it is necessary to purchase gas for $1 billion due to the risks of Russian attacks.

Economy • September 17, 02:36 PM • 6083 views
Poland demands faster EU phase-out of Russian oil: proposes to stop imports by 2026 – Reuters

Poland has called on EU countries to completely abandon imports of Russian oil by the end of 2026, two years earlier than planned. This decision will strengthen coherence and demonstrate determination to become independent of supplies that create political and strategic risks.

Economy • September 17, 02:06 PM • 3921 views
Ukrainian to be deported from Poland for flying drone over government buildings in Warsaw - media

A Ukrainian citizen has been accused of violating Polish aviation law for flying a drone over government buildings in Warsaw. He will be deported from Poland with a 5-year ban on entering the Schengen area.

Crimes and emergencies • September 17, 01:23 PM • 5730 views
Another drone found in Poland after Russian attack: government links incident to launch from BelarusPhoto

Local residents of the Polish village of Stanisławka discovered a drone that likely violated Polish airspace. This is not the first incident after Russia's attacks on Ukraine, which led to an investigation and the invocation of NATO Article 4.

News of the World • September 17, 12:59 PM • 4059 views
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that Russians are preparing to leave Belarus after the "Zapad-2025" exercises

MFA spokesperson Heorhiy Tykhyi stated that Russian troops who participated in the "Zapad-2025" exercises in Belarus are preparing to return to the territory of the Russian Federation. The number of Russian military personnel in the exercises was significantly smaller than in previous years.

Politics • September 17, 12:58 PM • 3223 views
This week, Ukraine expects a Polish delegation to develop solutions in the field of common security - MFA

This week, a Polish delegation will arrive in Ukraine to discuss real solutions in the field of common security, including possible exercises. The visit is not protocol-based and is aimed at developing concrete joint actions.

Politics • September 17, 12:54 PM • 2814 views
Drone launch over government buildings in Warsaw: actions of Ukrainian and Belarusian woman not seen as fulfilling foreign intelligence orders - report

Poland's Internal Security Agency has determined that the detained 17-year-old Belarusian woman and 21-year-old Ukrainian man, who launched a drone over government buildings in Warsaw, were not acting on behalf of foreign intelligence services. The Ukrainian faces up to five years in prison for violating Polish aviation law, while the Belarusian woman is only a witness in the case, media reports.

Crimes and emergencies • September 17, 10:58 AM • 3356 views
25 million crossings and hundreds of violators: State Border Guard Service spokesman tells what is happening on the border with the EU and Moldova

In the first eight months of 2025, over 25 million people crossed the Ukrainian border, which is 5% more than last year. Hundreds of attempts at illegal crossing are recorded, mostly in the Polish direction.

Society • September 17, 10:38 AM • 20028 views
Due to the Russian attack on the railway, there are still delays and changes in train traffic: what travelers need to know

As a result of Russia's night attack on the railway infrastructure, power supply to the network is being restored. A number of trains are running with delays, routes have been changed to minimize waiting times.

Society • September 17, 10:19 AM • 8421 views
Putin "has been testing the limits": Merz warns Europe not to let Russia dictate terms of peace deal in Ukraine

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz urged Europe not to let Russia dictate the terms of a peace agreement in Ukraine, warning of further aggressive actions by Putin. He emphasized that Germany is strengthening its resilience and defense capabilities to prevent the destabilization of society.

Politics • September 17, 09:44 AM • 4411 views
Ukrainian border was not threatened during "Zapad-2025" exercises, Russian troops are leaving Belarus - Demchenko

The joint Russian-Belarusian exercises "Zapad-2025" have concluded, with no direct threats to the Ukrainian border recorded. Andriy Demchenko, spokesman for the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine, announced the reduction of Russian military presence in Belarus.

War in Ukraine • September 17, 09:38 AM • 3666 views
Abrams, F-35, and Apache: Poland conducts large-scale military exercise "Iron Gate"Photo

Large-scale armored and air force exercises "Iron Gate" are taking place at the military training ground in Orzysz, Poland. NATO servicemen and equipment, including Abrams tanks and F-35 fighters, are participating in them.

News of the World • September 17, 09:09 AM • 2892 views
Trump sent a letter to Polish President Nawrocki - Media

Donald Trump sent a personal letter to Polish President Karol Nawrocki through the Polish embassy in Washington. The text of the document has not been disclosed, but the letter has already reached Poland through diplomatic channels.

News of the World • September 17, 08:22 AM • 4755 views
No European army is ready for a modern war with Russia - NSDC CCD

The head of the CCD, Andriy Kovalenko, stated that European armies are not ready for a modern technological war with Russia, as they are poorly acquainted with the realities of drone warfare. He noted that Moscow uses Europeans' fear of war to exert pressure, and also supports pro-Russian politicians in Europe.

Politics • September 17, 07:40 AM • 8097 views
Europe plans to use Ukrainian technology to create an "anti-drone wall" against Russia - FT

The European Union plans to spend billions of euros on an "anti-drone wall" using technologies tested in Ukraine after Russian incursions into NATO airspace. This initiative aims to address the vulnerability where NATO relies on expensive technology to intercept cheap drones.

News of the World • September 17, 07:07 AM • 3564 views
Enemy strike on Ukrzaliznytsia: 26 trains are delayed

As a result of a massive drone attack on Ukrzaliznytsia substations, 26 trains are delayed by more than an hour. The enemy tried to disable the substations that power the railway network.

Society • September 17, 06:15 AM • 4993 views
Pentagon confirms US officers observed exercises in Belarus

Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell confirmed the participation of American military personnel in the Russian-Belarusian exercises "Zapad-2025" in Belarus. This visit took place as part of a "distinguished visitors day" and is a sign of warming relations between Washington and Belarus.

Politics • September 16, 08:23 PM • 4182 views
Most Ukrainians are ready to take up arms to defend the country - pollPhoto

A poll showed that 54% of Ukrainians aged 18 and over who are not serving in the military are ready to join the Defence Forces. This readiness is also high among women, which indicates significant patriotism.

Society • September 16, 08:05 PM • 3833 views
The West can stop Russian drones by helping Ukraine - Kovalenko

There are no other options but to help Ukraine destroy Russian capabilities, he said.

War in Ukraine • September 16, 06:00 PM • 4077 views
After drone attacks, Poles choose safe real estate abroad: Spain and Bulgaria in focus

Demand for foreign real estate among Poles has sharply increased after Russian drone attacks.

News of the World • September 16, 05:34 PM • 4879 views
PrivatBank sells Dnipro's largest stadium, Dnipro-Arena, and training base via Prozorro

PrivatBank is putting Dnipro-Arena and its training base up for sale through the Prozorro system at the end of September. The sale is taking place as part of the reduction in the volume of real estate received by the bank as collateral for loans before nationalization.

Society • September 16, 02:12 PM • 5702 views
Rzeczpospolita: In Poland, during a Russian drone raid, a house was hit by a missile from an F-16, not a drone

In Poland, according to sources, a missile from an F-16 fighter jet, which was trying to shoot down a drone, crashed into a house in Wyryki. The prosecutor's office and the Ministry of Defense do not disclose information, but sources claim that it was an AIM-120 AMRAAM missile with a guidance system malfunction.

News of the World • September 16, 01:03 PM • 14307 views
Drone launch over government buildings in Warsaw: Polish special services stated that it was controlled by a Ukrainian man and a Belarusian woman

A 21-year-old Ukrainian and a 17-year-old Belarusian woman were detained in Warsaw for launching a drone over government buildings and the Belvedere Palace. They could face up to five years in prison for violating aviation law.

Crimes and emergencies • September 16, 12:09 PM • 5773 views
Lukashenka announced the practice of launching nuclear weapons in Belarus - Reuters

The exercises also involve Russia's Oreshnik hypersonic missile, which was tested last year.

News of the World • September 16, 11:22 AM • 3197 views
"We have nothing to do with it": Lukashenka disavowed drones flying into Poland

Aliaksandr Lukashenka claims that Belarus has nothing to do with drones violating the airspace of Poland and Lithuania.

Politics • September 16, 11:03 AM • 3495 views
What Putin promised Trump over the past six months - Ukraine's Foreign Ministry's response

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha stated that Vladimir Putin promised Donald Trump to restore diplomacy and end the war, but did not take any steps. Instead, Russia intensified terror, refused to meet with leaders, and carried out terrorist attacks.

Politics • September 16, 10:48 AM • 24817 views
New Polish President will again demand reparations from Germany over World War II - Politico

New Polish President Karol Nawrocki, during a visit to Berlin on September 16, will again demand that Germany pay reparations for World War II. This demand could negatively affect relations between Warsaw and Berlin, while European countries need unity in the face of the threat from Russia.

Politics • September 16, 10:18 AM • 3853 views