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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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Neither a flag nor parking spaces for Ukrainians — disputes have erupted in Poland over blue-and-yellow rectangles on the asphalt

The blue-and-yellow rectangles mark Kiss & Ride zones for dropping off passengers. Parking here is limited to a few minutes and may be punishable by a fine.

Society • September 9, 08:10 PM • 16811 views
In Poland, a train collided with a concrete mixer truck and derailed; there is one fatality and injured peoplePhoto

A PKP Intercity train collided with a concrete mixer truck and derailed. One person was killed, about 20 passengers were injured, four of them seriously.

News of the World • September 9, 12:54 PM • 5234 views
In central Warsaw, a Polish man beat a Ukrainian tourist and was placed under arrest

The 33-year-old Polish man struck a 20-year-old Ukrainian at a crossing, causing him to lose consciousness. The court remanded the attacker in custody for three months.

Crimes and emergencies • September 9, 09:43 AM • 19450 views
Putin is making the same mistake as the Third Reich — Sikorski on the strikes against Ukraine

Radosław Sikorski compared Russia's strikes against Ukraine with Nazi Germany's bombing of London. He believes that the attacks only unite people.

War in Ukraine • September 9, 07:18 AM • 8927 views
Israel will close the United Kingdom’s consulate in East Jerusalem over sanctions against settlements

Israel will close the British consulate in East Jerusalem over sanctions against goods from the settlements. London will also leave the mission concerning Gaza.

Politics • September 8, 11:37 PM • 5146 views
Just a few minutes on a smartphone — Ukrainians will be among the first to be able to obtain visas to South Africa under the new system

South Africa has introduced an ETA system for Ukrainians: a 90-day visa can be obtained via smartphone within 24 hours. The first visas have already been issued.

Politics • September 8, 04:53 PM • 3010 views
The SBI may be able to return to the case concerning the removal of land belonging to the Kyiv Hydroelectric Power Plant, in which Concorde Capital owner Ihor Mazepa was implicated, an expert says

The expert assumes that the SBI investigation into 7 hectares of land belonging to the Kyiv Hydroelectric Power Plant may have been closed because of a law with retroactive effect. The official status of the case is unknown.

Crimes and emergencies • September 8, 04:27 PM • 4734 views
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“Flamingo,” RAM-2X and “Koral”: what visitors saw at the MSPO defense exhibition in Poland — photosPhoto

Ukrainian manufacturers presented a wide range of weapons at the international exhibition in Poland.

War in Ukraine • September 8, 02:10 PM • 16064 views
Ukraine Was Ready to Receive a U.S. Aircraft: Zelenskyy Revealed Details of the Delegation’s Arrival in Kyiv

Ukraine was ready to receive the American delegation by aircraft via Boryspil or Zhulyany. For security reasons, the United States chose to travel by train.

Politics • September 8, 10:51 AM • 5163 views
A Ukrainian company was among the winners of a NATO competition on blocking enemy airfields

The winners of NATO's Persistent Airfield Denial competition were teams from the Czech Republic, Poland, and Ukraine. Their solutions will be tested and proven in combat.

War in Ukraine • September 7, 06:02 PM • 4321 views
Fire Point at the defense exhibition MSPO in Poland will showcase the FP-5 "Flamingo" and the FP-7 and FP-9 ballistic missiles

Fire Point will present full-scale models of the FP-5 "Flamingo" at the MSPO 2026 exhibition in Poland, and will also discuss the Freyja project with European partners.

News of the World • September 7, 12:38 PM • 67770 views
Only idiots or traitors can rejoice at the AfD's triumph in Germany — TuskPhoto

Donald Tusk said that only idiots or traitors could rejoice at the AfD's triumph in Germany. In this context, he mentioned the Confederation and Law and Justice parties.

Politics • September 7, 04:15 AM • 19599 views
NATO will not tolerate hybrid actions against Alliance members – Whitaker considers the incident in Leipzig “particularly troubling”

The United States will support NATO members in response to deliberate hybrid actions. Whitaker called the incident in Leipzig particularly troubling.

War in Ukraine • September 5, 03:54 PM • 8078 views
Ukrainians are increasingly leaving Poland and moving to the Czech Republic

In June and July, about 14. 4 thousand Ukrainians with temporary protection left Poland. There are currently 953.1 thousand people there.

Society • September 5, 07:18 AM • 24051 views
Poland has become an EU leader in terms of gas storage levels: what is the situation in other countries

Poland’s gas storage facilities are 93. 5% full, compared with an EU average of 65.4%. The European Commission sees no threat to supplies.

Economy • September 5, 12:38 AM • 5545 views
In Poland, a train carrying hundreds of passengers crashed into a truck that was stuck at a railway crossing

In Gdańsk, a train crashed into a truck at a railway crossing; no passengers were injured. The accident delayed 279 trains and caused losses of 140,000 zlotys.

News of the World • September 4, 08:27 PM • 5443 views
Germany calls on the EU to restrict the issuance of tourist visas to Russians following acts of sabotage

Berlin links the suspected attack on Leipzig Airport to Russian special services. Germany demands tougher visa restrictions for Russians.

News of the World • September 4, 06:59 PM • 5599 views
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Ukraine and Poland are considering the possibility of hosting one of the upcoming World Cups — what the Ministry of Sport saysPhoto

Ukraine and Poland are exploring the possibility of a joint bid to host a World Cup in the 2040s. There are no official negotiations; planning may begin after the war.

Sports • September 4, 12:14 PM • 29345 views
Polish military centers have begun sending mobilization cards to citizens

Poland sends mobilization cards to reservists and civilian specialists every year. The authorities emphasize that this does not mean that mobilization has been declared.

News of the World • September 4, 11:03 AM • 5273 views
Finance Minister Marchenko warned of Ukraine’s most difficult budget situation since the start of the war ahead of a "very difficult winter" - media

The Finance Minister forecasts a budget deficit of up to $32. 6 billion and a possible postponement of non-military payments. He called on the EU to use Russian assets.

Economy • September 4, 10:26 AM • 3914 views
Six films to be released in Ukrainian cinemas in September 2026Video

In September, six new films will be shown in Ukraine: thrillers, mystical stories, a historical drama, and survival films.

Society • September 4, 10:00 AM • 39214 views
Poland strengthens the protection of its airspace following the latest Russian provocations

Poland will increase aviation activity due to Russian provocations. F-16s and helicopters will be deployed to protect the airspace across the country.

News of the World • September 3, 09:16 PM • 4744 views
Poland called on the EU to expel a significant number of Russian diplomats

Radosław Sikorski said that up to 40% of more than 2,000 Russian diplomats in the EU may be working for intelligence services. Poland also proposes restricting Russians’ visas and movement.

Politics • September 3, 08:30 PM • 14649 views
From scientific research to running their own business in Europe. Two stories of Ukrainian entrepreneursPhoto

From scientific research to running their own business in Europe. Two stories of Ukrainian entrepreneurs.

Business News • September 2, 11:57 AM • 37447 views
Poland allowed Ukraine to conduct search operations in the Chełm region

A Ukrainian expedition will examine the suspected burial site of Ukrainian civilians in the village of Łasków. The permit was granted by agreement of the working group.

Society • September 1, 05:13 PM • 6509 views
The day that changed the world – exactly 87 years ago, World War II began

On September 1, 1939, Nazi Germany invaded Poland, starting World War II. On September 17, the USSR joined the war.

News of the World • September 1, 04:44 AM • 9538 views
Belgium blocks the use of frozen Russian assets for Ukraine - media

Belgium opposed using €200 billion in frozen Russian assets for Ukraine. Sweden, Poland, the Netherlands and Spain supported the scheme.

Economy • August 31, 02:53 PM • 3984 views
Fire broke out at a drone factory in Poland: a man wearing a mask was spotted there beforehand, and possible sabotage is being investigated

A fire broke out at the WB Electronics factory in Poland, and a camera captured a man wearing a balaclava. The ABW is investigating the sabotage theory.

News of the World • August 31, 11:18 AM • 5229 views
The U.S. has begun training Polish special forces in drone tactics based on Ukraine’s experience

American Green Berets are training Polish special forces in Germany to use drones based on Ukrainian experience. The program may be expanded to NATO.

News of the World • August 30, 08:45 PM • 4096 views
The remains of 55 Polish victims of the 1943 tragedy were reburied in Volyn

The remains of 55 Poles, including 26 children, who died in August 1943 were reburied in Ostrivky. They were discovered during exhumations at three sites.

Society • August 30, 03:02 PM • 10701 views