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Poland neutralises sabotage group linked to Belarus and Russia

Polish security services have neutralised a sabotage operation orchestrated by Russia and Belarus that aimed to destabilise Poland, Deputy Prime Minister Krzysztof Gawkowski said on Monday. Warsaw has repeatedly accused…

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Poland to charge three Belarusians for diverting Ryanair flight in 2021

Polish prosecutors have enough evidence to charge three Belarusian citizens over the forced landing in Minsk in 2021 of a civilian airliner carrying an opposition journalist, who was then arrested,…

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Object flies into Polish airspace during Russia’s attack on Ukraine

An object flew into Polish airspace during Russia's attack on Ukraine on Monday and probably landed on Polish territory, state news agency PAP reported, citing the army's operational command. PAP…

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Poland closer to buying Apache helicopters

Poland's defence ministry signed offset deals with Boeing and General Electric worth nearly 1 billion zlotys ($255 million), bringing it closer to finalising a $12 billion agreement to buy 96…

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Poland very likely to sign security deal with Ukraine before NATO summit, says PM

Poland will almost certainly sign a bilateral security agreement with Ukraine before July's NATO summit in Washington, the Polish prime minister said on Friday. On Thursday, Prime Minister Donald Tusk…

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Poland to boost cybersecurity after fake news attack

Poland will spend over 3 billion zlotys ($760 million) to boost cybersecurity, the digitalisation minister said, after state news agency PAP was hit by what authorities say was likely a…

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Poland to reintroduce buffer zone at Belarus border

Poland will reintroduce a 200-metre buffer zone at the Belarus border at the beginning of next week, Prime Minister Donald Tusk said, after an attack on a soldier at the…

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Polish foreign minister says Poland should not rule out sending troops to Ukraine

Poland should not rule out sending troops to Ukraine, Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski said in comments published on Tuesday, as Kyiv struggles to repel Russian advances, but Sikorski did not…

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Poland Unveils ‘East Shield’ Program to Fortify Eastern Border

Poland fleshed out details on Monday of "East Shield", a 10 billion zloty ($2.55 billion) programme to beef up defences along its eastern border with Belarus and Russia, saying it…

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Poland’s Foreign Minister Urges Long-Term Rearmament of Europe for Countering Russian Ambitions

"A long-term re-armament of Europe is necessary to counter Russian ambitions," stated Poland’s foreign minister. Sikorski emphasized that Poland is now recognizing the need for re-armament by prioritizing the production…

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Poles support travel ban in case of war

According to an an IBRiS poll conducted for private broadcaster Radio ZET, 54.4% of respondents agreed, with 20.9% strongly supporting the idea of preventing Polish draft-age men from leaving the…

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Poland to boost intelligence spending due to Russian threat

Poland will allocate an additional 100 million zlotys ($25.30 million) to boost its intelligence services, Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced, as he warned of a rising threat from Russia. Poland…

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Europe must increase defence capabilities to be safe, says Poland’s Tusk

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said that in order for Europe to avoid conflicts and be safe it must increase its defence capabilities, and he repeated his call for the…

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Skeletons missing hands and feet found in Hitler’s Wolf’s Lair

Five human skeletons - all missing their hands and feet - have been discovered at Nazi leader Adolf Hitler’s eastern front military headquarters in present-day Poland, buried inside the villa…

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Polish foreign minister advises against assuming that Trump will support Russia

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump’s stance on Ukraine is “not as black and white as some people” think, Poland’s Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski insisted in an interview. Internationally, suspicions run…

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Poland’s Tusk to reduce public duties following a pneumonia diagnosis

Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk has been diagnosed with pneumonia and will limit his public duties in the next few days, his office announced on Thursday. "In the coming days,…

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Poland prepared to send back Ukrainian military-age men

Poland is ready to help Ukraine in getting military-age male citizens to return and help their home country in fighting in the war against Russia, Defence Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz said.…

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Poland ready to host nuclear weapons

Poland is ready to host nuclear arms if Nato decides to deploy the weapons in the face of Russia reinforcing its armaments in Belarus and Kaliningrad, the country’s president, Andrzej…

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Polish man arrested on alleged plot to kill Ukrainian President

A Polish man has been arrested in Poland on Wednesday on allegations of being ready to help Russia’s military intelligence in an alleged plot to assassinate Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy,…

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Poland scrambles fighter jets

Polish and allied aircraft were scrambled Friday morning after Russia launched missile strikes on Ukraine, the Operational Command of the Polish armed forces said. “Polish and allied aircraft are operating…

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Poland to send troops to Paris Olympics amid security challenge

Poland said it will join international efforts to help keep the Olympic Games in France safe by sending troops, including sniffer dog handlers, as organizers prepare for the major security…

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After 100 days, Poland’s Tusk faces questions over election promises

By Alan Charlish WARSAW, March 22 (Reuters) - Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk hit his first 100 days in office on Friday with solid public support but facing criticism for…

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Poland’s capital Warsaw earmarks $30 million for bomb shelters and other security

Poland's capital Warsaw will spend 117 million zlotys ($30 million) in the next two to three years on bomb shelters and other security measures, with war in neighbouring Ukraine in…

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Poland urges EU sanctions on Russian, Belarusian farm products

VILNIUS, March 4 (Reuters) - Poland, seeking to meet the needs of protesting farmers, plans to ask the European Union to put sanctions on Russian and Belarusian agricultural products, Prime…

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EU welcomes new Polish government’s plan to ‘restore rule of law’

The European Union on Tuesday welcomed Poland's plan to "restore the rule of law" and dismantle policies by the former nationalist government which led to the freezing of billions of…

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All for one, one for all, Poland’s Tusk says in message to U.S

There is no alternative to the partnership between Europe, NATO and the United States for facing mounting security risks, Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Monday, as fears grow…

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UPDATED: All for one, one for all, Poland’s Tusk says in message to U.S.

Three EU members seek greater defence unity Ukraine war, Trump election bid create uncertain climate Poland's change in government resets European ties By Alan Charlish and John Irish PARIS, Feb…

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Poland extends border controls with Slovakia to stem illegal migration

Poland has extended border controls with Slovakia until March 2 to try to stop illegal migrants entering from Slovak territory, the interior ministry said. "Due to the continuing threat of…

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Poland and Ukraine pledge quick end to political friction

The leaders of Poland and Ukraine pledged on Monday to tackle a thorny political dispute that had hampered their critical wartime alliance and boost defence cooperation as Russia's invasion grinds…

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Polish president criticizes EU’s executive for blocking funds

WARSAW, Jan 21 (Reuters) - Polish President Andrzej Duda on Sunday criticized the European Commission for blocking EU funds in what he said was "an attempt to force Poland to…

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EU’s Reynders visits Poland to discuss restoring rule of law

WARSAW, Jan 19 (Reuters) - EU Justice Commissioner Didier Reynders visits Warsaw on Friday to discuss judicial reforms which could allow Poland access to billion of euros of EU funds…

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Poland to change process for judges’ nominations with eye on EU funds

Polish Justice Minister Adam Bodnar outlined a bill that aims to correct the way judges are appointed as a first step in rolling back the previous nationalist government's judicial reforms…

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UPDATED: Former Polish minister starts hunger strike in prison

WARSAW, Jan 10 (Reuters) - Former Polish Interior Minister Mariusz Kaminski, who was detained and sent to prison on Tuesday following a conviction for abuse of power in a previous…

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Polish PM says president is obstructing justice in case of convicted MPs

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk accused President Andrzej Duda of obstructing justice after two lawmakers who are due to be taken to prison were seen at the presidential palace on…

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Polish security chief cannot rule out provocation in Dec airspace breach

WARSAW, (Reuters) - A top Polish security official said he could not rule out that the Dec. 29 breach of Poland's airspace by what Warsaw says was a Russian missile…

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Western navies step up protection of Baltic Sea critical infrastructure

Ten northern European countries, including the UK and Nordic states, are deploying ships to Baltic Sea to protect critical infrastructure against submarine sabotage, according to officials. The move is part…

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UPDATED: Poland resumes ground search after Friday airspace breach

WARSAW, Dec 30 (Reuters) - Poland was renewing a search operation for elements of a suspected Russian rocket on Saturday, which it said had violated the country's airspace on Friday…

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Unidentified object enters Poland from direction of Ukraine

WARSAW, Dec 29 (Reuters) - An unidentified aerial object entered the airspace of NATO-member Poland from the direction of the border with Ukraine on Friday morning, the Polish army's Operational…

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Polish parliament votes for court reform resolution

WARSAW, Dec 21 (Reuters) - Poland's parliament voted for a resolution seeking changes in the National Council of the Judiciary (NCJ), as the new government attempts to undo reforms by…

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Sea change for Poland as Donald Tusk sworn in as PM

WARSAW, Dec 13 (Reuters) - New Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk's government was sworn in by the president on Wednesday, the final step in a transfer of power that marks…

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Donald Tusk appointed Polish PM, setting stage for warmer EU ties

Poland's parliament backed Donald Tusk to become prime minister on Monday, ending eight years of nationalist rule and putting the country on track for a thawing of relations with the European…

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All eyes on Polish parliament as Tusk set to become PM

By Alan Charlish and Pawel Florkiewicz ARSAW, Dec 11 (Reuters) - Former European Council President Donald Tusk is expected to be appointed prime minister of Poland on Monday, during a…

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Poland expands border controls with Slovakia to curb illegal immigration

WARSAW, (Reuters) - Poland will extend temporary controls on its borders with Slovakia until Jan. 2, 2024, in response to continuing efforts by migrants to enter from Slovak territory. Slovakia…

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Polish president to swear in government; opposition condemns ‘farce’

WARSAW, Nov 27 (Reuters) - Poland's president will on Monday swear in members of a government that will likely only last until December, in what opposition parties say is a…

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Poland, seeking to tap EU funds, to ask to join EU prosecutor’s office

By Alan Charlish WARSAW, Nov 16 (Reuters) - Poland will tell the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) that it wishes to join in the first weeks after a new government…

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Parliamentary session heralds new start for Polish politics

Poland's parliament meets for the first time on Monday since an election in which an alliance of pro-European Union parties won a majority, heralding a new start for Polish politics.President…

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Poland election: how and when will a new government be formed?

By Marek Strzelecki WARSAW (Reuters) - Polish President Andrzej Duda said on Monday Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki will have a chance to form a new government after his Law and…

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Polish president to announce new PM on Monday

WARSAW, Nov 6 (Reuters) - Polish president Andrzej Duda will announce his decision on appointing a new prime minister after last month's election on Monday evening, an aide to the…

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Poland extends Slovakia border controls amid migration concern

Poland has extended temporary controls on its border with Slovakia until Nov. 22 in an apparent response to continuing efforts by migrants to enter from Slovak territory. The number of…

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Putin ally warns ‘enemy’ Poland: you risk losing your statehood

A top ally of President Vladimir Putin warned Poland on Thursday that the NATO member state was now considered a "dangerous enemy" by Russia and could end up losing its…

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Polish opposition ready to take power, says Tusk

Poland's mainstream opposition parties said on Tuesday they are ready to take power, as they seek to increase pressure on the president to make a quick decision on appointing their…

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EPA’s Eye In The Sky: Gorzow Wielkopolski, Poland

A picture taken with a drone shows children playing at a water fountain as they attempt to cool off on a hot day in Gorzow Wielkopolski, western Poland. Via EPA-EFE/LECH…

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UPDATED: Photo Story: Five-year-old boy stabbed to death in Poznan, Poland

Polish police and medical staff arrive to the scene of a stabbing incident at the Lazarz district in Poznan, western Poland, 18 October 2023. A five-year-old boy was stabbed in…

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Poland election: how and when will a new government be formed?

By Marek Strzelecki WARSAW (Reuters) - Poland could face weeks or months of uncertainty following Sunday's election showed the incumbent Law and Justice (PiS) remaining the largest party but losing…

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Poland, EU’s biggest poultry producer, reports bird flu outbreak

Poland, the European Union's largest poultry producer, has reported an outbreak of the highly contagious H5N1 bird flu virus among poultry in the northern part of the country, the World…

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Poland’s ruling nationalists lose majority in election, final results confirm

Poland's ruling Law and Justice (PiS) party won most votes in Sunday's national election but fell short of a majority, final official results showed on Tuesday, confirming that the liberal,…

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Polish nationalists PiS on brink of losing power, exit poll shows

Poland's incumbent Law and Justice (PiS) party was narrowly ahead in Sunday's general election, exit polls showed, but the liberal opposition appeared to secure a majority, raising the possibility of…

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