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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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In Poland, an 18-year-old Ukrainian woman threw her newborn child into a trash can

In the Polish city of Brzeziny, the body of a newborn baby was found in a trash can. An 18-year-old Ukrainian woman was charged with infanticide, and she claims that she did not know she was pregnant.

Crimes and emergencies • September 21, 04:45 PM • 21692 views
Large-scale special operation was conducted in Ukraine: 116 people suspected of selling weapons and drugs

A large-scale special operation was conducted in Ukraine to shut down arms and drug trafficking channels. A total of 116 people were served with a notice of suspicion, and a large number of weapons, ammunition and drugs were seized.

Crimes and emergencies • September 21, 09:36 AM • 18362 views
Polish Foreign Minister wants a “braver” US approach to Ukraine

The Polish Foreign Minister said that Ukraine needs more weapons and funds to win. He emphasized the need for a strategy for victory, not just for Ukraine's survival.

War in Ukraine • September 21, 08:49 AM • 68898 views
No blackout schedules are planned, power outages in 5 regions due to shelling and hostilities - Ministry of Energy

The Ministry of Energy reported a stable situation in the energy system. Due to shelling and hostilities, there were power outages in Dnipropetrovs'k, Donetsk, Sumy, Kharkiv and Kherson regions.

Society • September 21, 07:34 AM • 46786 views
Sikorsky explains his words on the referendum in Crimea: the proposal was made as part of a hypothetical discussion

The Polish Foreign Minister said that his country supports the territorial integrity of Ukraine. The proposal on Crimea was made as part of a hypothetical discussion on the implementation of Zelenskyy's ideas.

Politics • September 20, 06:53 PM • 24900 views
Woman tried to smuggle two iPhone 16 Pro Max into Ukraine

A Ukrainian citizen tried to smuggle two iPhone 16 Pro Max without declaring them. Customs officers drew up a report on the violation and seized the gadgets worth over UAH 160 thousand.

Crimes and emergencies • September 20, 05:26 PM • 18743 views
Ukraine seeks to take into account the political reality of its membership in the EU's seven-year budget - Sybiha

Ukraine wants to open negotiating clusters with the EU in parallel and include its membership in the new EU budget. The Foreign Minister has high hopes for the Polish presidency, which begins on January 1.

Politics • September 20, 12:39 PM • 13306 views
Queues to leave Ukraine due to repairs at the Polish checkpoint are possible from September 23

Asphalt repairs will begin at the Polish border crossing point Korczowa on September 23, which may lead to queues. The works will last until early November 2024, and it is recommended to choose other checkpoints.

Society • September 20, 11:42 AM • 12129 views
No power outages are planned for today, almost 500 settlements are without electricity due to hostilities and technical violations

Today, there are no plans to apply blackout schedules in Ukraine. Due to hostilities and technical disruptions, 496 settlements remain partially or completely without electricity.

Society • September 20, 08:48 AM • 39075 views
Storm Boris brings floods to northern Italy: two missing, 1000 evacuated

Severe flooding and landslides hit the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy. Two people went missing, about 1000 were evacuated, schools were closed, and trains were canceled due to storm Boris.

News of the World • September 20, 08:39 AM • 15060 views
Trump cancels meeting with Polish President Duda - Reuters

Donald Trump's planned speech with Polish President Andrzej Duda in Pennsylvania has been canceled. The reasons for the cancellation were not reported, but voters of Eastern European descent may influence the outcome of the election in this state.

News of the World • September 20, 08:12 AM • 13658 views
Ukraine's Foreign Ministry rejects the proposal for a referendum in Crimea under a UN mandate: “Crimea is Ukraine. Period”

The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry responded to a Polish minister's proposal to place Crimea under a UN mandate. According to the Foreign Ministry, the territorial integrity of Ukraine is not subject to discussion.

War in Ukraine • September 19, 07:19 PM • 41599 views
Sikorsky proposed to place Crimea under UN mandate for referendum: Mejlis reacts

The Polish Foreign Minister proposed to place Crimea under a UN mandate for a referendum. The Mejlis of the Crimean Tatar people called this idea unacceptable and contrary to Ukraine's interests.

Society • September 19, 01:56 PM • 16221 views
Sibiga discussed bilateral relations and the upcoming UN General Assembly with Indian Foreign Minister

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga had a phone conversation with his Indian counterpart Subramanyam Jaishankar. The diplomats discussed the development of bilateral relations and coordinated steps ahead of the UN General Assembly.

Politics • September 19, 11:11 AM • 16803 views
Storm Boris has already claimed 24 lives in Europe

At least 24 people have been killed by Storm Boris in Central and Eastern Europe. Poland, Romania, and Italy are taking measures to protect against flooding, and the head of the European Commission will visit the affected regions.

News of the World • September 19, 10:57 AM • 16404 views
Czech president says it will take years to rebuild country after floods

Petr Pavel said that the reconstruction of flood-hit areas in the Czech Republic will take months or years. The government plans to assess the damage and allocate funds to help municipalities.

News of the World • September 19, 10:49 AM • 14671 views
E-cigarette liquid under the guise of household chemicals: Polish citizen tried to import undeclared goods to Ukraine

An attempt to smuggle 17,700 cans of e-cigarette liquid under the guise of household chemicals was detected on the border with Poland. The value of the contraband is estimated at UAH 3.5 million.

Society • September 19, 08:51 AM • 15395 views
No power outages planned in Ukraine today, power outages in 7 regions due to Russian shelling - Energy Ministry

On September 19, there are no plans to apply blackout schedules in Ukraine. Over the past 24 hours, seven regions, including Dnipropetrovs'k and Donetsk, suffered power cuts due to enemy shelling.

Society • September 19, 07:33 AM • 19549 views
Demchenko: border guards have recorded a “certain tendency” to reduce attempts to illegally cross the border

August saw a decrease in attempts to illegally cross the border compared to July. Border guards uncovered at least 600 criminal groups trying to smuggle people across the border.

Society • September 19, 06:59 AM • 13665 views
Three NATO countries call for strengthening the eastern flank and introducing air defense rotation

The defense ministers of Romania, Poland, and Latvia have signed a joint letter to Allies on strengthening NATO's air defense. They call for the immediate introduction of an air defense rotation model and increased deterrence activities on the eastern flank of the Alliance.

War in Ukraine • September 19, 05:49 AM • 16448 views
Green Card for cars: what it is and whether it is mandatory for traveling abroad

A Green Card is an international insurance policy for drivers traveling abroad. It protects against the financial consequences of road accidents and is mandatory for entry into most European countries.

Business News • September 18, 05:44 PM • 31675 views
Romania says NATO must react to Russian incursions into its airspace

Romania's defense minister called on NATO to respond in a coordinated manner to incidents involving Russian missiles and drones. The countries on NATO's eastern flank expressed concern about repeated violations of NATO airspace.

War in Ukraine • September 18, 12:29 PM • 15853 views
Polish border guards explain handcuffs during Usyk incident at airport

The Polish Border Guard Service commented on the use of handcuffs during the incident with boxer Oleksandr Usyk at the Krakow airport.

Society • September 18, 09:59 AM • 18907 views
No power outage schedules are planned for today, electricity imports from 5 countries are planned

On September 18, Ukraine does not plan to apply blackout schedules. Electricity imports from Poland, Slovakia, Romania, Hungary, and Moldova are expected to reach a maximum capacity of 1,510 MW at certain times.

Society • September 18, 07:34 AM • 13078 views
Media: Usyk detained at Krakow airport due to “unfit for flight”

Oleksandr Usyk and his coach were detained at the airport in Krakow, refusing to board a plane to Spain. The situation was resolved with the help of the President of Ukraine, and Usyk commented on the incident on Instagram.

Society • September 18, 07:01 AM • 11264 views
Sibiga tells details of Oleksandr Usyk's release in Krakow

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Andriy Sybiga spoke about the details of the release of Oleksandr Usyk at the airport in Krakow. On behalf of President Zelensky, the Ukrainian side responded promptly to the incident.

Sports • September 17, 10:04 PM • 52505 views
Oleksandr Usyk about the incident in Krakow: “There was a misunderstanding”

Oleksandr Usyk explained his detention at the Krakow airport as a misunderstanding. The boxer thanked Ukrainian diplomats for their support and expressed his respect for Polish law enforcement.

Sports • September 17, 09:41 PM • 33414 views
Ukraine's Foreign Ministry reacts to Usyk's detention at Krakow airport

The Foreign Ministry spokesman announced an immediate reaction to the video of Oleksandr Usyk's detention in Krakow. The Consul General of Ukraine went to the airport, and Minister Sybiga appealed to his Polish counterpart to resolve the situation.

Sports • September 17, 08:55 PM • 68005 views
Oleksandr Usyk arrested at Krakow airport

Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk was detained at the airport in Krakow. According to Jean Beleniuk, the reasons for the arrest and further actions against the athlete are currently unknown.

Sports • September 17, 08:06 PM • 59324 views
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Political expert: Closed competition for the position of the head of the Deposit Guarantee Fund is inappropriate and contrary to IMF requirements

Political analyst Ihor Reiterovych emphasizes the need to hold an open competition for the position of the DGF director, as required by the IMF. The expert believes that Ukraine will receive an IMF loan if it fulfills the standard conditions.

Economy • August 19, 11:08 AM • 92022 views