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Poland, officially the Republic of Poland, is a country in Eastern 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 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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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 11 hours ago

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 21 hours ago

‘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 5 days ago

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 5 days ago

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 1 week ago

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 2 weeks ago

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 3 weeks ago

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 3 weeks ago

‘SHOCKING ALL IN EUROPE’ \| Trump celebrates Rightist Karol Nawrocki’s election as Poland President U.S. President Donald Trump hailed the election of Karol Nawrocki as Poland's Next President. Trump who had publicly endorsed Nawrocki and met him before the election, celebrated the win, calling him a.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:07Published on June 3, 2025

Poles on Nawrocki and Tusk's cooperation: 'two different worlds' Poles on Nawrocki and Tusk's cooperation: 'two different worlds' Outgoing Polish President Andrzej Duda said that the election results are a signal to Prime Minister Donald Tusk from the Poles that.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:31Published on June 3, 2025

Polish PM Donald Tusk calls for confidence vote after nationalist wins presidency Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 06:14Published on June 2, 2025

Poland Conundrum \| A Rightist President & Leftist PM \| What it means for Poland & Europe? Explained Karol Nawrocki has been elected President of Poland after a narrow second-round win over liberal, pro-EU rival Rafal Trzaskowski. A conservative nationalist and EU skeptic, Nawrocki’s victory signals.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:08Published on June 2, 2025

NATO conducts major 'readiness' exercise across frontline European states NATO conducts major 'readiness' exercise across frontline European states NATO's Griffin Lightning 25 involves 26,000 troops, tanks, attack helicopters, field hospitals, drones, paratroopers. It's a.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 03:13Published on June 2, 2025

Poland’s New President:Nationalist Karol Nawrocki Wins Tight Race Backed by Trump-Why is EU Furious? Poland has elected nationalist historian Karol Nawrocki as president in a razor-thin runoff, overturning early polls and crushing liberal hopes overnight. Backed by Donald Trump, Nawrocki’s.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:35Published on June 2, 2025

Conservative Karol Nawrocki wins Poland's presidential election, according to final vote count Conservative Karol Nawrocki wins Poland's presidential election, according to final vote count The presidential runoff pitted Trzaskowski, a liberal pro-EU politician, against Nawrocki, a.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:15Published on June 2, 2025

Voting begins in decisive presidential runoff in Poland Voting begins in decisive presidential runoff in Poland Poles began casting their ballots on Sunday in a decisive presidential runoff that could set the course for the nation’s political future.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:48Published on June 1, 2025

Poland's presidential candidates Trzaskowski and Nawrocki hold their final campaign rallies Poland's presidential candidates Trzaskowski and Nawrocki hold their final campaign rallies Polls will open on Sunday in a presidential election that will have major consequences for the future of.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published on May 30, 2025

Poland to vote in razor-tight presidential election Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 11:36Published on May 29, 2025

‘Shooting Russia in the back’ \| Russian Intel Drops BOMBSHELL on Serbian involvement in War Russia accuses Serbia of secretly supplying arms to Ukraine via NATO states, undermining its declared neutrality in the war. Russian intelligence alleges Serbian ammunition is reaching Kyiv through.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:16Published on May 29, 2025

Shooting training at schools and dragon teeth at the border: Latvia is preparing for an emergency Shooting training at schools and dragon teeth at the border: Latvia is preparing for an emergency To protect themselves from unpleasant surprises, Poland and the Baltic states are fortifying their.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 08:00Published on May 28, 2025

War leaves its mark on Lviv through graves and grief War leaves its mark on Lviv through graves and grief Lviv, a western Ukrainian city near the Polish border, rarely hears explosions, yet it bears the daily weight of war through loss and.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published on May 27, 2025

Merz-Macron meeting: Germany and France to set up 'joint defence and security council' Merz-Macron meeting: Germany and France to set up 'joint defence and security council' The meeting between the two leaders was an attempt to revive the stalled 'Franco-German motor' before Germany's.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:05Published on May 27, 2025

Poland PM’s SHOCKER on Ukraine-Russia War \| Wants to make ‘BIG MONEY’ from ‘ally’ Ukraine Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk sparked controversy by stating Poland aims to make "big money" from Ukraine’s post-war reconstruction. Emphasizing both humanitarian aid and economic opportunity,.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:17Published on May 27, 2025

Thousands attend rival marches in Warsaw as Poland's presidential runoff nears Thousands attend rival marches in Warsaw as Poland's presidential runoff nears A week before the second round of the Polish presidential election, two marches in support of rival candidates took.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:02Published on May 25, 2025

Romanian president-elect visits Poland's Tusk, lends support to Trzaskowski ahead of election runoff Romanian president-elect visits Poland's Tusk, lends support to Trzaskowski ahead of election runoff Romanian President-elect Nicușor Dan met with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk in Warsaw on.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published on May 25, 2025

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