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Poland: Country in Central Europe
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 is characterised by a varied landscape, diverse ecosystems, and temperate transitional 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 a combined area of 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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Planning a wellness break? Discover Poland’s hidden gem on the Baltic Coast [Video]

Planning a wellness break? Discover Poland’s hidden gem on the Baltic Coast

Poland’s Baltic coast offers a unique escape with its historic cities, wellness retreats, and shifting dunes.

Credit: euronews (in English)     Duration: 01:32Published
'Poland Won't Exist': If NATO Attacks, Russian Nuclear Attack On Warsaw; Warns State Tv Pundit [Video]

'Poland Won't Exist': If NATO Attacks, Russian Nuclear Attack On Warsaw; Warns State Tv Pundit

Russian state TV pundit Andrey Sidorov warned that Poland "may cease to exist" if it interferes with Belarus amid the Russia-Ukraine war. This threat follows a pattern of Russian officials suggesting..

Credit: Oneindia     Duration: 03:29Published
Polish town of Lewin Brzeski braces for dramatic flooding [Video]

Polish town of Lewin Brzeski braces for dramatic flooding

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has pledged billions in recovery aid to help most of central Europe, which has battled severe flooding for days.

Credit: euronews (in English)     Duration: 01:00Published
EU chief visits flood-stricken region in Poland and pledges billions in swift aid [Video]

EU chief visits flood-stricken region in Poland and pledges billions in swift aid

While in Wroclaw, Poland, the President of the European Commission announced billions in aid for countries affected by severe flooding - saying it was "heart-breaking to see the destruction and the..

Credit: euronews (in English)     Duration: 01:21Published
Hundreds evacuated from northern Italy as extreme weather continues to impact Europe [Video]

Hundreds evacuated from northern Italy as extreme weather continues to impact Europe

At least a thousand people were evacuated as flooding hit northern Italian regions. The extreme weather has continued to affect other Central European countries as well, like Poland, Austria and the..

Credit: euronews (in English)     Duration: 01:51Published
Rising rivers threaten southern Poland as flooding recedes elsewhere in Central Europe [Video]

Rising rivers threaten southern Poland as flooding recedes elsewhere in Central Europe

Authorities have reported 23 deaths from floods in four Central European countries.

Credit: euronews (in English)     Duration: 01:15Published
Polish PM calls for EU relief funding as thousands forced to evacuate [Video]

Polish PM calls for EU relief funding as thousands forced to evacuate

Donald Tusk has declared a month-long state of natural disaster as Poland braces for further flooding.

Credit: euronews (in English)     Duration: 01:47Published
Mud, damage and displacement: Poland battles with severe flooding [Video]

Mud, damage and displacement: Poland battles with severe flooding

Severe floods continue to affect parts of Central Europe, with some areas already past the peak and others still facing danger.

Credit: euronews (in English)     Duration: 01:00Published
Poland declares state of natural disaster in areas of flooding [Video]

Poland declares state of natural disaster in areas of flooding

The Polish Prime Minister, Donald Tusk, says the decision will facilitate evacuation operations and expedite financial support for victims.

Credit: euronews (in English)     Duration: 01:30Published
Poland calls for end to EU benefits for Ukrainian men of fighting age [Video]

Poland calls for end to EU benefits for Ukrainian men of fighting age

Poland's foreign minister wants social security benefits for Ukrainian male refugees in the EU to stop, saying it encourages draft dodgers in Ukraine.

Credit: euronews (in English)     Duration: 01:14Published

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Scotland Nations League games to be shown on YouTube

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Scotland call up Stuart Armstrong for the games against Croatia and Poland as Che Adams and Lewis Morgan withdraw from the squad.
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Poland's Lewandowski set to miss Scotland visit

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Robert Lewandowski is expected to miss Poland's match with Scotland next week with a lower back injury.
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Familiar faces back for Scotland in Nations League

John McGinn is one of six regulars returning to the Scotland squad for the Nations League matches against Croatia and Poland, while there is a first call for goalkeeper Cieran Slicker.
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Jack Draper progresses in Tokyo with straightforward victory over Poland's Hubert Hurkacz in Tokyo.
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Polish army in race to beat rising floodwater

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In the Polish town of Zagan, there's no time to lose.
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Boxing champion Usyk released after being handcuffed at airport in Poland

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Heavyweight world champion Oleksandr Usyk has thanked people for their "concern" after he was detained at Poland's Krakow airport.
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Usyk released after airport detention - Zelensky

Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelensky says heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk has been released after being detained at an airport in Poland.
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Amid Mpox outbreak, new XEC COVID variant on the rise, know its symptoms, impact

Around 550 samples have now been reported, from 27 countries, including Poland, Norway, Luxembourg, the US and China have now reported samples.
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Scotland 'lost game we shouldn't have lost'

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Scotland head coach Steve Clarke says his side should not have lost to Poland after coming back from 2-0 down.
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Poland face Scotland also searching for fresh start

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BBC Sport Scotland commentator Liam McLeod assesses what Scotland can expect from Poland in Thursday's Nations League opener.
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Adams out of Scotland squad as Barron called up

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Striker Che Adams withdraws from the Scotland squad for Nations League games against Poland and Portugal but Rangers midfielder Connor Barron has been given a first call up.
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'My heart is not there anymore' - Szczesny retires

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Former Arsenal, Juventus and Poland goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny retires from football at the age of 34.
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'Today India's strategy is to maintain equal closeness with all nations': PM Modi in Poland

"We are proud that today, world respects India as 'Vishwabandhu'. You also feel the same here. My information is correct, right? he asked the crowd. The enthusiastic audience responded yes.
DNA - Published

PM Modi arrives in Poland, first visit by Indian PM in 45 years

During his visit, PM Modi will hold meetings with his Polish counterpart and the President, and will also engage with the Indian community.
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PM Modi to embark on three-day visit to Poland, Ukraine today

In Warsaw, Prime Minister Modi will receive a ceremonial welcome and engage in talks with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk.
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Niewiadoma holds on to win Tour de France Femmes

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Poland's Katarzyna Niewiadoma claims her first Tour de France Femmes title after holding off last year's winner Demi Vollering, who won a dramatic final stage.
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Watch as Great Britain's Amber Anning qualifies for the women's 400m finals in second place behind Poland's Natalia Kaczmarek at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
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'Spiderwoman' Miroslaw wins speed climbing gold

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Poland's Aleksandra Miroslaw becomes the first woman to win speed climbing gold at the Olympics in Paris 2024.
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Maignan mocks penalty rules after retaken Poland kick

France goalkeeper Mike Maignan mocks the penalty rules after being penalised when saving a spot-kick at Euro 2024.
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Highlights: France finish second in group after 1-1 draw with Poland

France finish runners-up in Group D after a 1-1 draw against Poland, with both Kylian Mbappe and Robert Lewandowski scoring penalties.
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