Poland

There are no legislative initiatives in Ukraine regarding the reduction of the work week, and during the war, its duration can reach 60 hours. However, employers offer vacancies with various working time regimes, including part-time.

Due to strong winds on the Portuguese island of Madeira, over 100 flights have been canceled in a week. On Sunday, more than 30 planes did not depart, including Wizz Air flights to Poland.

A rockfall occurred at a mining and processing plant in Poland, killing a 37-year-old miner. Two other workers were rescued with minor injuries.

The number of Ukrainians who applied for refugee status in France sharply increased in 2025, reaching over 7,000 applications from January to May. This is due to reduced resources for Ukrainians and problems with housing and employment, despite the extension of temporary protection until 2027.

In Odesa region, a Moldovan citizen died during construction work due to a falling concrete support. The deceased and the injured man were not officially employed and were illegally staying in Ukraine.

The editorial board of The New York Post appealed to US President Donald Trump with a call to resume the supply of military aid to Ukraine. The publication emphasizes that the suspension of air defense supplies harms Ukraine and US interests, and also warns against world destabilization in case of Ukraine's fall.

According to the UN, as of July 1, 2025, 5. 6 million Ukrainians are outside Ukraine. Germany, Poland, and the Czech Republic remain the main countries for Ukrainian migrants.

BlackRock Inc. stopped seeking investors for a multi-billion dollar Ukraine reconstruction fund earlier this year after Donald Trump won the US presidential election. The fund was supposed to raise at least $500 million from countries and $2 billion from private investors.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni stated that the US has not stopped supplying weapons to Ukraine, but has only reviewed the supply of specific components. This happened after Meloni's conversation with Donald Trump, where issues of Ukraine and customs were discussed.

The Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs sent a note of protest to the Russian Federation regarding the night shelling of Kyiv, during which the consular section of the Polish embassy was damaged. Poland emphasized that this contradicts international law, in particular the Vienna Convention of 1961.

A Flixbus bus, en route to Vienna, veered off the A19 highway near Röbel and overturned. 31 people were injured, one of them seriously, and Ukrainians are among the casualties.

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth unilaterally suspended military aid to Ukraine for the third time, despite military conclusions that there was no threat to US stockpiles. This decision surprised the State Department, Congress, and European allies, drawing bipartisan criticism.

In the first quarter of 2025, housing prices in the European Union increased by 5. 7%, and rental prices by 3.2% compared to the same period in 2024. Since 2010, housing prices in the EU have risen by 57.9%, and rental prices by 27.8%.

Poland's Chargé d'Affaires in Ukraine, Piotr Łukasiewicz, reaffirmed Poland's support for Ukraine after the night attack on Kyiv, during which the building of the consular section of the Polish embassy was damaged. The spokesman for the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized the lack of air defense systems in Ukraine.

During the shelling of Kyiv on July 4, the building of the consular section of the Polish embassy was damaged. Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski called on the US to resume ammunition supplies to Ukraine and impose new sanctions against Russia.

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen stated that Europe lives in a world of predators and must actively defend democracy. Denmark, which has taken over the EU Council presidency, promises to strengthen the continent's security.

Denmark insists on applying Article 7 of the EU Treaty against Hungary due to violations of fundamental rights. Danish Minister for European Affairs Marie Bjerre in Aarhus mentioned Budapest's blocking of Ukraine's membership.

At the Ukrainian-Polish border, at the Shehyni - Medyka checkpoint, traffic is temporarily restricted due to road works on the Polish side and reconstruction on the Ukrainian side. The throughput capacity is reduced to 5 cars per hour; it is recommended to choose other routes.

Support for Ukraine's EU accession in Poland has dropped from 85% to 35% since 2022. Economic concerns and refugee fatigue are influencing sentiment, while Poland's new president prioritizes the issue of the Volyn tragedy.

Negotiations on the €1. 5 billion EU Defense Industry Program (EDIP) depend on funding for non-European companies. The European Parliament opposes exceptions for arms manufacturers outside the EU, aiming to build up the European defense sector.

The Pentagon's decision to suspend some arms supplies to Ukraine came as a surprise to many, including members of Congress and European allies. The move caused concern and disappointment, especially among Republicans, due to the influence of official Elbridge Colby.

Polish Deputy Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz expressed regret over the US decision to suspend the supply of ammunition and missiles to Ukraine, emphasizing the importance of supporting Ukraine. The Pentagon stopped sending some anti-aircraft missiles and ammunition due to concerns about depleting its own stockpiles.

The US has suspended arms supplies to Ukraine, including Patriot and GMLRS missiles, which are currently in storage in Poland. The decision was made due to concerns about dwindling American weapons stockpiles.

Polish President Andrzej Duda signed a law establishing July 11 as the National Day of Remembrance for Poles who died from the actions of the OUN and UPA in Volyn. The law was adopted by the Polish Sejm, which asserts a "crime of genocide" against the Polish population.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte commented on the words of Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov regarding the increase in NATO countries' budgets. Rutte noted that since Lavrov's appointment, nothing useful has come from his lips.

Polish police uncovered an international group that kidnapped migrants in Poland and Latvia, demanding ransom. Among those detained are four Ukrainian citizens who were legally residing in Poland.

Poland's Supreme Court confirmed Karol Nawrocki's presidential election victory, despite controversy and numerous complaints. The decision paves the way for Nawrocki to take the oath of office and assume his post.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of pressure on Russia during Denmark's presidency of the EU Council, and also thanked Poland for its support. Ukraine is ready to open all clusters in the negotiation process for accession to the European Union this year.

The number of schoolchildren in Ukraine has reached its lowest level in 30 years, due to the mass departure of high school students abroad. It is estimated that up to 720,000 Ukrainian schoolchildren are currently outside the country.

Poland will introduce temporary border controls at its borders with Germany and Lithuania from July 7. This decision is a response to threats related to illegal migration and was made regardless of the reaction of other countries.