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Poland, officially the Republic of Poland, is a country in Central Europe. It extends from the Baltic Sea in the north to the Sudetes and Carpathian Mountains in the south, bordered by Lithuania and Russia to the northeast, Belarus and Ukraine to the east, Slovakia and the Czech Republic to the south, and Germany to the west. The territory has a varied landscape, diverse ecosystems, and a temperate climate. Poland is composed of sixteen voivodeships and is the fifth most populous member state of the European Union (EU), with over 38 million people, and the fifth largest EU country by land area, covering 312,696 km² (120,733 sq mi). The capital and largest city is Warsaw; other major cities include Kraków, Wrocław, Łódź, Poznań, and Gdańsk.

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Georgia hosts NATO military exercises despite perceived pivot towards Russia Georgia hosts NATO military exercises despite perceived pivot towards Russia The war games involve more than 2,000 troops from 10 countries, such as Germany, Romania, Poland, Ukraine and.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:20Published 12 hours ago

The Schengen Agreement turns 40 among big dilemmas: Is this the end of the open borders dream? The Schengen Agreement turns 40 among big dilemmas: Is this the end of the open borders dream? The Schengen Agreement has just turned 40 with more doubts than certainties. Almost half of its members.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 08:00Published 3 days ago

What could biggest oil discovery in Poland's history mean for Europe's energy mix? What could biggest oil discovery in Poland's history mean for Europe's energy mix? Euronews asked analysts if the huge oil and gas deposits discovered under the Baltic Sea offer Europe a chance to.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:50Published 4 days ago

Russia UNLEASHES Hypersonic Kinzhal Missiles On Ukraine \| Airbase Hit In Massive Strike \| MoD In a high-stakes overnight assault, Russia unleashed a devastating missile and drone barrage on Ukraine. The attack featured Kh-47M2 Kinzhal hypersonic missiles—some of Moscow’s most advanced and.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:37Published 5 days ago

Anti-immigration demonstrations take place in more than 80 cities across Poland Anti-immigration demonstrations take place in more than 80 cities across Poland On Saturday, anti-immigration marches under the slogan 'Stop Immigration' took place in more than 80 Polish cities... Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:12Published 1 week ago

Astronauts from Poland, Hungary and India head back to Earth ending first ISS mission Astronauts from Poland, Hungary and India head back to Earth ending first ISS mission It was Axiom's fourth station trip since 2022. The Houston company's clientele includes the wealthy as well as.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:36Published 2 weeks ago

'A loss of balance': Korek Bojanowski explores abuse of power in Polish film schools 'A loss of balance': Korek Bojanowski explores abuse of power in Polish film schools It's no understatement to say Korek Bojanowski is the pride of Poland. His coming-of-age story, 'A Loss of.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 03:55Published 2 weeks ago

Trump’s OWN Cabinet IGNORES Him: Defense Sec. Hegseth FREEZES Ukraine Weapons Without Telling Trump A shocking new report by CNN claims that US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered a pause on crucial weapons shipments to Ukraine without informing the White House. When questioned about the decision,.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:09Published 2 weeks ago

Worries for future of EU's Schengen areaas Poland reinstates border checks Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:44Published 3 weeks ago

Poland reinstates border controls with Germany and Lithuania Poland reinstates border controls with Germany and Lithuania The move by Polish leader Donald Tusk follows rising tensions over illegal immigration. READ MORE :.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:15Published 3 weeks ago

Parts of Europe cool off after days of extreme heat yet risks remain Parts of Europe cool off after days of extreme heat yet risks remain Germany faced forest fire warnings, Spain saw rising interest in Nordic vacations, and Poland experienced historic river drying.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:26Published 3 weeks ago

Poland reinstates border controls with Germany, Lithuania amid migration fears Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 04:50Published 3 weeks ago

Poland set to reintroduce checks on borders with Germany, Lithuania amid spike in illegal migration Poland set to reintroduce checks on borders with Germany, Lithuania amid spike in illegal migration Poland is introducing temporary border controls with Germany and Lithuania from 7 July. The.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:10Published 3 weeks ago

Patriot & Stinger Missiles Halted In Poland As US Freezes Major Arms Shipment To Ukraine \|US-Ukraine In a stunning development, the U.S. has halted a critical weapons shipment to Ukraine that had already been staged in Poland, according to a bombshell report by the Wall Street Journal. The cache.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:37Published 3 weeks ago

Exhibition on Nazi atrocities in EU Parliament as Greek and Polish MEPs demand reparations Exhibition on Nazi atrocities in EU Parliament as Greek and Polish MEPs demand reparations The exhibition aims to recall the extent of the destruction suffered by Poland and Greece at the hands of.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:56Published 3 weeks ago

Poland to start temporary border controls with Germany and Lithuania, Tusk says Poland to start temporary border controls with Germany and Lithuania, Tusk says Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said the measures were "necessary to reduce the uncontrolled flows of migrants.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:07Published on July 1, 2025

What does the Axiom 4 mission mean for the future of Poland's space industry? What does the Axiom 4 mission mean for the future of Poland's space industry? Last week, an Indian, a Hungarian and a Pole have arrived at the International Space Station (ISS) for the first time... Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:19Published on June 30, 2025

Ukraine to withdraw from anti-personnel mines ban treaty, says Zelenskyy Ukraine to withdraw from anti-personnel mines ban treaty, says Zelenskyy The decision to withdraw from the Ottawa Convention follows similar decisions by Kyiv's allies Poland, Finland, Lithuania,.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:10Published on June 29, 2025

Russia UNLEASHES 537-Weapon Aerial Blitz On Ukraine In BIGGEST Airstrike Since War Began \| Kyiv Russia has launched its largest aerial attack on Ukraine since the war began, according to Ukrainian officials. Overnight, a staggering 537 aerial weapons — including 477 drones and decoys, and 60.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:38Published on June 29, 2025

‘Jai Hind! Jai Bharat’ \| Indian Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla Lifts-off to Space \| Axiom-4 Mission Indian Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla: India, Poland, and Hungary have launched astronauts into space for the first time in over 40 years, marking a historic return to human spaceflight. The Axiom-4.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:01Published on June 25, 2025

India, Poland, Hungary launch astronauts to space after 40 yrs \| Axiom-4 mission lifts off from NASA India, Poland, and Hungary have launched astronauts into space for the first time in over 40 years, marking a historic return to human spaceflight. The Axiom-4 mission, launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:31Published on June 25, 2025

Polish Prime Minister and President clash over recent presidential election outcome Polish Prime Minister and President clash over recent presidential election outcome Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk asked leading opposition politicians on X whether they were curious about the.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:10Published on June 21, 2025

Poland adds minefields to 'East Shield' protective barrier with Russia and Belarus Poland adds minefields to 'East Shield' protective barrier with Russia and Belarus Authorities in Warsaw say they have added minefields to the "East Shield" project, the name given to the protective.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:25Published on June 17, 2025

Poland's PM Donald Tusk survives parliamentary confidence vote Poland's PM Donald Tusk survives parliamentary confidence vote Tusk, who previously served as Polish prime minister from 2007 to 2014, returned to office in December 2023 in a country hit by the.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:50Published on June 12, 2025

Several thousands in Poland's south cut off from electricity after severe storms Several thousands in Poland's south cut off from electricity after severe storms It follows extreme weather events across the country, particularly in the southern region, where heavy rain, strong.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:08Published on June 7, 2025

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Woman charged with murder of Polish woman who disappeared 15 years ago A woman has been charged with the murder of Izabela Zablocka who disappeared 15 years ago, Derbyshire Police have said. Sky News - Published on June 5, 2025

Pro-EU candidate narrowly ahead of Trump-inspired rival in Poland's presidential election, exit poll shows Liberal pro-EU candidate Rafal Trzaskowski appears set to narrowly win Poland's presidential election, according to an exit poll. Sky News - Published on June 1, 2025
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Poland election 'most racist presidential campaign in over 30 years' - who can win? This weekend Poland will choose a new president in an election that will test the government's strength against any resurgence of right-wing populism. Sky News - Published on May 14, 2025
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Inside the NATO base near Russia's border that's the eyes and ears of Europe's defence Along the thin strip of beach and woodland known as the Vistula Spit which marks the northernmost demarcation between Poland and the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad, there is not much in the way of a.. Sky News - Published on April 9, 2025

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Weir and Caldwell called into Northern Ireland squad Kascie Weir and Nadene Caldwell are called into Northern Ireland's squad for the opening Nations League matches with Poland and Bosnia-Herzegovina. BBC Sport - Published on February 17, 2025
Wada will not appeal against Swiatek doping ban decision The World Anti-Doping Agency says it will not appeal against the doping ban given to Poland's Iga Swiatek. BBC Sport - Published on January 20, 2025	PM to visit Poland for talks over security pact Sir Keir Starmer will visit Poland on Friday, when he will hold talks on a new security pact to protect the UK's national security. Sky News - Published on January 16, 2025
King to attend 80th anniversary of Auschwitz-Birkenau liberation The King will travel to Poland to mark the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the former Nazi concentration camp Auschwitz-Birkenau. Sky News - Published on January 13, 2025	Gauff beats Swiatek as US win United Cup Coco Gauff and Taylor Fritz clinch victory for the United States over Poland in the United Cup final in Sydney. BBC Sport - Published on January 5, 2025
Poland and US win dramatic United Cup semi-finals Iga Swiatek powers Poland past Kazakhstan while Czech player Tomas Machac retires when leading as the United States also reach the United Cup final. BBC Sport - Published on January 4, 2025	GB out of United Cup after Boulter loses to Swiatek Katie Boulter fell short of a stunning win over five-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek as Britain's hopes of reaching the United Cup semi-finals are ended by Poland. BBC Sport - Published on January 2, 2025
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Police search for British woman who went missing in Poland over a week ago Police are searching for a British woman who was last seen more than a week ago at an airport in southern Poland. Sky News - Published on November 19, 2024	Scorer Robertson praises 'unbelievable' Souttar Match winner Andy Robertson is keen to shine a light of praise on another of Scotland's defenders, John Souttar, following victory in Poland. BBC Sport - Published on November 19, 2024
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Paolini's Italy into BJK Cup final after win over Poland Jasmine Paolini's Italy reach their second successive Billie Jean King Cup final with a 2-1 victory over Iga Swiatek's Poland. BBC Sport - Published on November 18, 2024