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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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Trump’s special envoy established contact with Lukashenko through jokes and vodka — NYT

John Coale uses informal communication to secure the release of political prisoners and ease sanctions against Belarus. With U.S. assistance, more than 500 people have been released.

Politics • August 23, 09:42 AM • 13755 views
South Korea sent a container ship to Europe via the Arctic for the first time

The PanStar Acro set sail from Busan to Europe via the Northern Sea Route. The route cuts the journey by 7,000 km, but carries environmental and political risks.

Economy • August 22, 10:15 PM • 4642 views
NATO conducted unannounced large-scale exercises near Kaliningrad amid rising tensions with the Russian Federation

The alliance deployed up to 50 aircraft on the eastern flank, including F-35s, AWACS and electronic warfare aircraft. Poland is strengthening its monitoring of Russia's activity.

News of the World • August 21, 10:38 PM • 5371 views
Poland has provided protection to 1.73 million Ukrainians since the beginning of the full-scale warPhoto

Since the beginning of the full-scale war, Poland has provided protection to 1. 73 million Ukrainians. Poles have spent more than 10 billion zlotys on aid.

News of the World • August 21, 09:37 PM • 4593 views
Russia is promoting a fake narrative about the division of Ukraine among its western neighbors — CPD

The CPD reported a new wave of Russian disinformation regarding the division of Ukraine. The Kremlin is trying to justify its aggression and sow distrust among its partners.

Politics • August 21, 04:31 AM • 10999 views
A Ukrainian man suspected of attempting to assassinate a representative of the defense industry in Irpin has been detained in Poland

The ABW detained a 63-year-old Ukrainian man suspected of attempting to assassinate a representative of the defense industry in Irpin. The man faces a possible sentence of at least 15 years in prison or life imprisonment.

Crimes and emergencies • August 20, 08:40 PM • 15851 views
The "Nord Stream" case: a Croatian court ordered the detention of a Ukrainian citizen

In Croatia, a Ukrainian man wanted by Germany in connection with the explosions on the Nord Stream pipelines was detained under a European arrest warrant. His lawyer will appeal the arrest.

Crimes and emergencies • August 20, 06:01 PM • 6271 views
The Center for Countering Disinformation debunked the fake report about prisoners escaping from a penal colony in the Kharkiv regionPhoto

The Center for Countering Disinformation and the State Criminal and Executive Service of Ukraine debunked reports about the escape of convicts, prisoners, or prisoners of war from a facility in the Kharkiv region. There were no escapes.

Society • August 20, 08:21 AM • 4043 views
Poland activated its aviation and air defense systems due to Russia's overnight attack on Ukraine

Poland activated military aviation, air defense systems, and radars due to Russia's attack on Ukraine. No violations of Polish airspace were recorded.

War in Ukraine • August 20, 06:59 AM • 5610 views
"He's gone crazy": Tusk called Morawiecki's idea of a referendum on Schengen crazy

Donald Tusk criticized Mateusz Morawiecki's ideas concerning a deportation service and a referendum on suspending Poland's participation in Schengen.

Politics • August 20, 04:15 AM • 25427 views
South Korean container ship to test Arctic route

A container ship from Busan will travel to Europe via the Arctic, with stops in the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Poland. The journey will take 40–45 days.

Economy • August 19, 06:04 PM • 6955 views
Ukrainians remain among the top homebuyers in Spain — how many they purchased in six months

In the first half of the year, Ukrainians purchased around 1,500 residential properties in Spain, ranking 10th and 11th among foreign buyers. The average housing price reached a record €2,487 per square meter.

Society • August 18, 06:51 AM • 14776 views
Poland will create Europe’s largest Apache attack helicopter service center

Poland has signed an agreement with Boeing to create one of Europe’s largest service centers for AH-64E Apache attack helicopters. The country has purchased 96 of these aircraft for $10 billion, with the first ones to arrive in 2028.

News of the World • August 15, 06:50 PM • 10987 views
Poland’s system for recording drivers’ fines will change: what this means for Ukrainians

Starting September 4, 2026, Poland will launch a system for transferring data on traffic violations to the Central Drivers’ Register, which will also apply to Ukrainians. No new fines are being introduced; the information is merely being centralized.

News of the World • August 15, 05:04 PM • 11415 views
Poland held the largest military parade in its history, while the authorities called on people to be prepared for warVideo

Poland held the largest military parade in its history in Warsaw, featuring more than 2,000 military personnel and 300 pieces of equipment. Prime Minister Tusk said that the country must be strong in order to avoid war.

News of the World • August 15, 01:52 PM • 19414 views
Cartier and Rolex: multi-million contraband shipment of luxury watches discovered at the borderPhoto

At the "Krakivets–Korczowa" border crossing, a 20-year-old woman from Lviv chose the "green corridor," but customs officers found 8 Cartier and Rolex watches in the trunk. The estimated value of the goods is UAH 4.1 million; a report on a customs rules violation was drawn up.

Crimes and emergencies • August 15, 12:17 PM • 4727 views
Europe is working on its own format for peace talks on Ukraine amid concerns over Trump - NYT

France, Germany and Britain are coordinating efforts to ensure Europe’s participation in future negotiations. They are concerned about possible exclusion from the dialogue by the Trump administration.

War in Ukraine • August 15, 10:55 AM • 57615 views
Two women detained in Poznań after attacking Ukrainians near a café

In the Polish city of Poznań, police detained two women who attacked Ukrainians near a café because they were speaking Ukrainian. The Minister of the Interior announced zero tolerance for aggression.

Society • August 14, 08:41 PM • 17513 views
The FSB ordered the murder of rapper "Kyivstoner" in Poland - media

Polish intelligence services detained a Russian national who, on orders from the Russian Federation, was planning the murder of Ukrainian rapper Albert Vasilyev in Warsaw. The FSB accuses him of controlling the logistics of drones for attacks on Moscow.

Society • August 14, 04:24 PM • 10214 views
Ukraine will transfer Russian T-72 tanks to foreign museums: what is known about the vehicles and how many of these tanks the Russian Federation has lostPhoto

The Cabinet of Ministers has allowed destroyed enemy equipment to be transferred to foreign museums free of charge. Museums in Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Denmark, and the Netherlands will each receive one T-72 tank of different modifications.

Society • August 14, 02:43 PM • 72445 views
Poland’s Ministry of Defense dismissed claims about Poland’s capabilities over the transfer of Patriot missiles to Ukraine

Polish Deputy Defense Minister Cezary Tomczyk responded to opposition criticism of the transfer of Patriot missiles to Ukraine, calling such arguments crazy. He stressed that no decision had yet been made and that Germany is transferring significantly more equipment to Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • August 14, 12:15 PM • 10551 views
Former Prime Minister Morawiecki expelled from Poland’s Law and Justice party after split

Poland’s Law and Justice party expelled former Prime Minister Morawiecki and 38 MPs for leaving the parliamentary faction. The split occurred due to a conflict with Kaczyński.

Politics • August 14, 11:10 AM • 4627 views
Ukraine and Poland are finalizing negotiations on transferring MiG-29s in exchange for drones - media

Negotiations between Ukraine and Poland on transferring MiG-29s in exchange for drones are nearly complete. The aircraft are to arrive in Ukraine, while the drones will go to Poland.

War in Ukraine • August 14, 06:15 AM • 14212 views
A Russian national who was preparing an assassination attempt on a citizen of Ukraine and the United States has been detained in Poland

Polish special services detained a Russian national who, on orders from the Russian Federation, was planning the murder of a Ukrainian-born U. S. citizen in Warsaw. Prime Minister Tusk called it the first such case in a NATO country.

Crimes and emergencies • August 13, 02:57 PM • 5999 views
U.S. intelligence warned Europe about a Russian hybrid attack on the Baltics and Poland - Bloomberg

U. S. intelligence warned European allies about a possible Russian hybrid attack on the Baltic states and Poland. The attacks could include infrastructure sabotage or false-flag provocations.

Politics • August 13, 11:08 AM • 18424 views
Poland to decide on transferring Patriot missiles to Ukraine in the coming days - Ministry of DefenseVideo

Polish Deputy Defense Minister Magdalena Sobkowiak-Czarnecka said that a decision on transferring Patriot missiles to Ukraine would be made in the coming days. Talks are being held with NATO and the United States, taking into account the security of Poles.

Politics • August 13, 10:57 AM • 16664 views
Poland's deputy minister said that without Ukrainians, the country's economy could come to a standstill

Polish Deputy Minister Maciej Duszczyk said that Ukrainians are filling the labor shortage and that without them the economy would have ground to a halt. He criticized the deportation of unemployed Ukrainians, calling it ineffective.

News of the World • August 12, 10:16 PM • 14957 views
A massive data breach in Poland affected nearly 19 million people

Poland’s Minister of Digital Affairs reported a data breach in the MyDr healthcare system that affected nearly 19 million people. More than 2 terabytes of information were stolen, and the investigation is ongoing.

News of the World • August 12, 08:28 PM • 10084 views
Poland threatened Musk with a review of Starlink spending over discriminationVideo

The Polish government threatened to review the $50 million annual payments to Starlink after the country was excluded from the European roaming zone. Ministers are demanding that SpaceX restore equal conditions for Polish customers.

Politics • August 12, 07:50 PM • 9274 views
A fake photo allegedly showing a ban on the Ukrainian language in Warsaw taxis is being circulated online — CPD

An AI-generated photo allegedly showing a notice in a Warsaw taxi urging Ukrainians not to speak Ukrainian is being circulated online. The CPD debunked this fake, which was created to discredit Ukrainians in Poland.

News of the World • August 12, 11:11 AM • 3997 views