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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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The enemy launched a missile attack on the territory of a power facility in Mykolaiv region: there are wounded workers - Ministry of Energy

Russian troops launched a missile attack on a power plant in Mykolaiv region, injuring three workers. The shelling caused power outages in five regions of Ukraine.

Society • October 11, 08:23 AM • 14524 views
A Warsaw-Odesa bus gets into an accident near Lviv: one person killed, 27 injured

A massive accident involving a Warsaw-Odesa bus, a Nova Poshta truck, and cars occurs on the Lviv bypass. One person was killed, 27 were injured, traffic is blocked, and traffic is being diverted through Vynnyky.

Society • October 11, 04:54 AM • 16585 views
Starlink for Ukraine is financed exclusively by Poland, not Musk - Sikorsky

Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski says that Starlink terminals for Ukraine are financed exclusively by Poland, not Elon Musk. Warsaw plans to continue financing their purchase for Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • October 10, 08:26 PM • 50548 views
Latvia allows foreign volunteers to serve in the army

The Latvian Saeima has passed amendments allowing citizens of other countries to serve in the Latvian army during mobilization. This applies to citizens of the EU, NATO, and Ukraine, provided they have legal residence and knowledge of the language.

News of the World • October 10, 06:08 PM • 18787 views
An accident with Ukrainians in Poland: the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine told the details of the accident

An accident involving a bus with Ukrainians and a truck occurred in Poland. The accident killed a woman and a man, and hospitalized two more people, one of them in serious condition.

Crimes and emergencies • October 10, 10:13 AM • 35091 views
A minibus with Ukrainians got into an accident in Poland, two people died

A minibus with 7 Ukrainians crashed into a truck near the Polish-Ukrainian border. Two passengers were killed and two others hospitalized. Police are investigating the cause of the accident.

Society • October 10, 09:01 AM • 11004 views
Energy Ministry: power system is balanced, due to shelling and hostilities there were power outages in 2 regions

Energoatom has completed the repair campaign and prepared all 9 NPP units under its control for the winter. The power system remains balanced, but there were blackouts in two regions due to shelling.

Society • October 10, 07:22 AM • 14356 views
Ukraine evacuates 68 more people from Lebanon: intelligence details the mission

The fourth stage of evacuation from Lebanon: 28 Ukrainians and 40 foreigners from 7 countries were rescued. A total of 302 people have been evacuated since the start of the operation, including 217 Ukrainians and 85 foreigners.

Society • October 9, 03:49 PM • 16138 views
No blockade of Medyka-Shehyni by Polish farmers is currently being recorded - Demchenko

A spokesperson for the State Border Guard Service said that Polish farmers did not start the announced protest near the Medyka-Shehyni checkpoint. The SBGS hopes that the blockade will not take place, although the farmers had planned it from October 8 to the end of 2024.

Society • October 9, 01:48 PM • 11758 views
More than 500 settlements are without power supply, restoration of power facilities continues - Ministry of Energy

527 settlements remain without electricity due to hostilities and technical problems. Power engineers have restored power to 16,268 consumers, the power system is balanced and preparations for winter are underway.

Economy • October 9, 07:24 AM • 13675 views
Less than one million: the total number of border crossings has significantly decreased - SBGS

In September, more than 3 million people crossed the state border of Ukraine, which is 1 million less than in August. 85% of the total number of crossings were made by Ukrainian citizens, and half of all operations took place at the border with Poland.

Society • October 8, 01:56 PM • 10970 views
Since August, cases of attempts to illegally cross the border have significantly decreased in Ukraine - SBGS

The SBGS spokesperson reported a significant decrease in illegal border crossing attempts since August. The most active areas are the borders with Romania and Moldova, and the number is expected to decrease further due to weather conditions.

Society • October 8, 01:45 PM • 11363 views
Media: Biden plans a separate meeting with leaders of Germany, France and Britain on the eve of Ramstein

On October 12, the leaders of Germany, the United States, France, and Britain will meet in Berlin to discuss Ukraine. Afterward, they will participate in the Ramstein meeting on assistance to Ukraine.

News of the World • October 8, 12:19 PM • 13174 views
Polish farmers again announce possible blockade of Shehyni checkpoint - customs officials

Polish farmers have announced a possible protest near the Medyka-Shehyni checkpoint from October 8 to December 31, 2024. Currently, vehicle clearance is carried out as usual.

Society • October 8, 09:30 AM • 10542 views
Electricity consumption decreased due to weather changes, and there were power outages in 7 regions due to shelling and hostilities

Electricity consumption in Ukraine decreased by 6. 5%. 546 settlements are without power. Power companies restored power to 2564 consumers.

Society • October 8, 08:42 AM • 13984 views
Ukraine's national soccer team gathers in Poland to prepare for the League of Nations

The Ukrainian national football team has arrived in Poland to prepare for the Nations League matches. Mykhailo Mudryk, Artem Dovbyk, and Oleksandr Svatok joined the team to prepare for games against Georgia and the Czech Republic.

Sports • October 8, 06:30 AM • 13863 views
A man seriously wounded an 18-year-old Ukrainian in Italy

A 45-year-old Albanian shot an 18-year-old Ukrainian in the neck in Novate Milanese. The victim was hospitalized, and the attacker was detained for attempted murder and illegal possession of weapons.

Crimes and emergencies • October 7, 06:10 PM • 32368 views
Ukraine's trade deficit in goods reached $20.5 billion: where we sold and where we bought the most

The deficit of Ukraine's foreign trade in goods in January-September 2024 amounted to USD 20. 5 billion, which is 5.1% more than last year. Imports amounted to $51.2 billion, while exports amounted to $30.7 billion.

Economy • October 7, 11:56 AM • 11801 views
“Georgian Dream restarts impeachment proceedings against President Zurabishvili

Georgia's ruling party initiates a new process to impeach the president over her foreign visits without the government's consent. The speaker of the parliament said that this is symbolic, so that Zurabishvili will go down in history as a “suspended president.

News of the World • October 7, 10:56 AM • 12616 views
Electricity consumption is growing, with thousands of consumers left without power due to shelling and bad weather

Ukraine's power system remains balanced, but electricity consumption is growing. Thousands of consumers in several regions have been left without power due to shelling and bad weather.

Society • October 7, 09:38 AM • 16036 views
55-year-old mushroom picker dies in forest during bear attack in Slovakia

In Slovakia, a bear mauled a 55-year-old man who was picking mushrooms. This is the second fatality after the death of a woman in March. There are about 1300 brown bears in the country.

News of the World • October 6, 10:35 PM • 18634 views
Ukraine's power system is balanced, 105 settlements in 6 regions are without power due to bad weather - Ministry of Energy

Ukraine's power system remains balanced despite the bad weather and shelling. Due to weather conditions, 105 settlements in 6 regions were cut off from electricity supply, and power companies restored power to more than 12,000 consumers.

Economy • October 6, 10:36 AM • 34338 views
Russian volunteer Ildar Dadin, who fought on the side of Ukraine, was killed in the war

Ildar Dadin, a prominent Russian opposition activist, was killed in the fighting in the Kharkiv region, fighting on the side of Ukraine. He was the first person convicted of violating the rules of rallies in Russia, and in 2023 he joined the Siberian Battalion.

Society • October 6, 08:45 AM • 52917 views
Checkpoints on the border with Poland reopened

The State Border Guard Service has announced the resumption of crossing operations at the border with Poland as of 23:50 on October 5. Vehicle clearance is being carried out in a slow mode in both directions.

Society • October 5, 10:33 PM • 28125 views
Some checkpoints on the border with Poland are not working: what is known

On the Ukrainian-Polish border, traffic has been suspended at some checkpoints due to problems with Poland's database. Traffic has been stopped at Yagodyn-Dorogusk and Ustyluh-Zosyn, and entry and exit is restricted at others.

Society • October 5, 09:14 PM • 24133 views
German chancellor candidate Merz proposes creating a group on Ukraine with the participation of 4 countries

German chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz has proposed setting up a contact group of Germany, France, the UK and Poland. The goal is to work out proposals on the European post-war order after the war in Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • October 5, 02:37 PM • 28730 views
Poland plans to start building fortifications on the borders with Russia and Belarus this year

Poland intends to start building defense fortifications on its borders with Russia and Belarus. The Eastern Shield project envisages the creation of surveillance and drone defense systems by 2028.

News of the World • October 4, 04:19 PM • 17174 views
Crossbow, rifle and knife: Kharkiv resident tried to smuggle weapons into Ukraine in a bus

At the Yahodyn-Dorohusk checkpoint, a Kharkiv resident was found to be carrying prohibited items. Among his personal belongings, they found a crossbow with arrows, an air rifle and a metal knife, which were seized.

Crimes and emergencies • October 4, 12:31 PM • 11173 views
Yahodyn checkpoint resumes normal operation on the border with Poland

At the Polish border crossing point Dorohusk, the weighing complex at the entrance to Poland has resumed operation. The Yagodyn-Dorogusk checkpoint is now operating normally in both directions.

Society • October 4, 11:29 AM • 12791 views
Energy Ministry: Ukraine's power system is balanced, power outages in 6 regions due to shelling and hostilities

Ukraine's power system remains balanced. As of the morning, 528 settlements were without electricity, and power companies restored power to 246,047 consumers.

Society • October 4, 07:58 AM • 52017 views