Poland

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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 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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Poland's Tusk says Russian hackers attacked party websites ahead of presidential election Poland's Tusk says Russian hackers attacked party websites ahead of presidential election Tusk said the website of several parties in his governing coalition were targeted by the hackers, two days.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 3 days ago

Poland fears election interference after discovery of foreign-funded advertisements Poland fears election interference after discovery of foreign-funded advertisements It comes months after Romania's first round of presidential elections was annulled due to evidence pointing to.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 6 days ago

Poland accuses Russia of orchestrating arson attack on Warsaw shopping centre Poland accuses Russia of orchestrating arson attack on Warsaw shopping centre Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski said the country would close the Russian consulate in Krakow in.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:15Published 1 week ago

Foreign Sec hosts the Weimar+ Group for talks on Ukraine Foreign Secretary David Lammy welcomes counterparts from France, Italy, Germany, Spain and Poland as he hosts the Weimar+ Group for talks on Ukraine and the future of European security. Report by.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:49Published 1 week ago

Anti-immigration protesters gather in Poland ahead of elections Anti-immigration protesters gather in Poland ahead of elections The demonstration comes ahead of the first round of presidential elections on the 18 May, in which immigration is expected to play a.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:32Published 1 week ago

Trump Teams Up with Europe to Demand Unconditional 30-Day Ukraine Ceasefire—Putin’s Final Warning! In a dramatic show of unity, U.S. President Donald Trump has joined forces with European leaders in Kyiv to demand an unconditional 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine. With pressure mounting on Vladimir.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:08Published 1 week ago

Starmer joins leaders to pay tribute to Ukraine’s war dead Sir Keir Starmer and other European leaders pay tribute to Ukraine's war dead during a trip to Kyiv for further talks on the so-called "coalition of the willing". The UK prime minister is in the.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:32Published 1 week ago

New German Chancellor Merz aims for stronger EU ties with France and Poland New German Chancellor Merz aims for stronger EU ties with France and Poland Visiting Paris and Warsaw, Chancellor Friedrich Merz spoke about defence and European unity, marking a shift from his.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:22Published 1 week ago

Merz vows to tackle illegal migration as he meets Donald Tusk in first trip to Poland as chancellor Merz vows to tackle illegal migration as he meets Donald Tusk in first trip to Poland as chancellor The newly elected German chancellor vowed to tackle illegal migration as he made his first trip.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:28Published 2 weeks ago

Merz makes diplomatic debut in Paris as Germany, France seek united EU stance Merz makes diplomatic debut in Paris as Germany, France seek united EU stance Germany’s new chancellor, Friedrich Merz, made his debut on the world stage Wednesday by joining forces with France.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 2 weeks ago

Pro-Palestine Protesters Disrupt Dutch Liberation Day – Watch Smoke Bomb Thrown at Polish PM Tusk During the 80th anniversary of the Netherlands' liberation from Nazi occupation, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk faced a shocking disruption when a smoke bomb was thrown at him mid-speech. The attack.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:31Published 2 weeks ago

Severe storms lash southern Poland, causing widespread damage Severe storms lash southern Poland, causing widespread damage Violent storms swept across southern Poland on Sunday, bringing heavy hail, strong winds and flash flooding. READ MORE :.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 2 weeks ago

Coal or cool? Poland's energy sector in industrial transition mode Poland's energy sector has significantly reduced emissions of harmful pollutants in recent years. But after the revision of the EU Industrial Emissions Directive, the country is still heavily relying.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:42Published 3 weeks ago

NATO must show strength, but only US can halt Putin, Duda says In an exclusive interview with Euronews, Polish President Andrzej Duda stressed that deterrence, not fear, is NATO's best defence strategy. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 12:00Published 3 weeks ago

No, Poland isn't importing 'fake asylum seekers' No, Poland isn't importing 'fake asylum seekers' Social media users and even Polish politicians have falsely claimed that a video shows a large group of migrants being secretly brought into Kraków.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:59Published 3 weeks ago

Putin's Spy Plane Chased Out of Skies by Swedish Jets Near Poland: NATO Ready to Retaliate Tensions flared over the Baltic Sea as two Swedish fighter jets under NATO command intercepted and escorted a Russian IL-20 “Coot” reconnaissance aircraft flying dangerously close to Polish.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:14Published on April 24, 2025

Ukraine will have to make some compromises in Russia peace talks, Polish President Andrzej Duda says Ukraine will have to make some compromises in Russia peace talks, Polish President Andrzej Duda says In an exclusive interview with Euronews, Polish President Andrzej Duda said that only the United.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:55Published on April 24, 2025

Two bodies believed to be migrants retrieved from river on Poland-Belarus border Two bodies believed to be migrants retrieved from river on Poland-Belarus border Authorities said they believe the two people found in the river are migrants who attempted to illegally cross the.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published on April 16, 2025

Trump Eyes Pullout of 10,000 US Troops From Eastern Europe Amid Russia Ceasefire Talks \| Details The US is reportedly considering withdrawing up to 10,000 troops from Eastern Europe, NBC reports. These forces were initially deployed by the Biden administration after the Ukraine conflict.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:16Published on April 9, 2025

Putin to Target Poland Next? Poland Begs NATO For Help, Can Withstand Invasion For 2 Weeks Only Putin to Target Poland Next? Amid rising tensions, Poland has sounded the alarm, warning that it can only hold off a potential Russian invasion for up to two weeks before requiring NATO reinforcements... Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:03Published on March 27, 2025

EU Prepares for War: Officials Warn Citizens to ‘Stockpile Food’ \| Ukraine Conflict Escalates The European Union has urged its 450 million citizens to stockpile at least 72 hours’ worth of essential supplies amid growing fears of war, cyberattacks, and disasters. EU Prepares for War? EU.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:34Published on March 27, 2025

NATO chief in Warsaw: our response will be devastating if Russia attacks Poland NATO chief in Warsaw: our response will be devastating if Russia attacks Poland If anyone were to make a miscalculation, thinking that they would be able to attack Poland without consequences or.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:55Published on March 27, 2025

NATO Issues Direct World War III Warning to Putin? ‘If You Attack Poland or NATO Allies…’ \| Watch NATO has issued a stark warning to Russian President Vladimir Putin, making it clear that any attack on Poland or any NATO member would trigger an immediate and forceful response. As tensions escalate,.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:18Published on March 26, 2025

Putin's Fury in Europe\| Poland Tells Citizens to Stockpile Food, Water, and Medicine\| Big War Soon? Poland has urged its citizens to prepare for a potential war or crisis by stockpiling at least three days’ worth of essential supplies, including food, water, medicine, and power banks. This warning.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:27Published on March 22, 2025

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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
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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
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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
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