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 is characterised by a varied landscape, diverse ecosystems, and 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 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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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 2 days 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 2 days 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 5 days ago

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 6 days ago

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 2 weeks ago

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 3 weeks ago

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

Former Polish minister charged over leaking Russian invasion contingency plans Former Polish minister charged over leaking Russian invasion contingency plans Former minister of defence and deputy Prime Minister Mariusz Blaszczak have been charged after leaking government plans.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published on March 21, 2025

We need to improve democracy, Lech Wałęsa says Former Polish President and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Lech Wałęsa, calls for systemic changes to safeguard democracy and avoid the rise of populist leaders. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 12:00Published on March 20, 2025

Baltics and Poland announce planned withdrawal from landmine treaty Baltics and Poland announce planned withdrawal from landmine treaty The Ottawa Convention prohibits the production, possession, and transfer of anti-personnel mines. READ MORE :.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:15Published on March 19, 2025

Morawiecki: "No word that comes from the Kremlin should be trusted by definition" Former Polish Prime Minister, Mateusz Morawiecki, points out in an interview with Euronews that the Russians have been able to break all the treaties they have concluded in the past. Therefore - says.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 20:00Published on March 17, 2025

Priceless, 570-year-old Gutenberg Bible on display in Warsaw Priceless, 570-year-old Gutenberg Bible on display in Warsaw The Bible, on display at the Medieval Art Gallery in Warsaw, was printed more than 570 years ago by Johannes Gutenberg, the inventor of.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:56Published on March 17, 2025

Euronews celebrates impartial journalism at launch of new Polish edition Euronews celebrates impartial journalism at launch of new Polish edition Guests at the event in Warsaw on Thursday included Nobel Peace Prize winner Lech Wałęsa, Poland's Interior Minister Tomasz.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:44Published on March 15, 2025

Former Polish President Lech Walesa expresses concern over potential Ukraine peace deal Former Polish President Lech Walesa expresses concern over potential Ukraine peace deal Poland’s former President Lech Walesa urges next generations to defend democracy, warning that populists and.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:33Published on March 14, 2025

Euronews launches Polish language news service with ceremony in Warsaw Euronews launches Polish language news service with ceremony in Warsaw According to Euronews, the milestone event, which coincides with Poland's presidency of the European Union, offers a unique.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:01Published on March 13, 2025

BIG BREAKING: Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire Failing? Poland Demands Trump U.S Nuclear Weapons \| Details Poland's President Andrzej Duda is calling for the deployment of U.S. nuclear weapons on Polish soil, reviving discussions from the Trump era after 26 years. He argues that since NATO expanded eastward.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 04:15Published on March 13, 2025

Polish Prime Minister urges Turkey to play key role in Ukrainian peace process Polish Prime Minister urges Turkey to play key role in Ukrainian peace process The leaders of Turkey and Poland met in Ankara to discuss strengthening Turkey-Poland relations, Turkey-EU ties during.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published on March 12, 2025

Polish PM Tusk cautions 'friends' against arrogance after Starlink spat Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:53Published on March 10, 2025

‘Be Quiet, Small Man’ \| Musk Humiliates Polish PM Over Ukraine’s Starlink Funding Debate \| Watch Musk clashed with Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski in a heated online exchange over Starlink’s role in Ukraine. Musk, who has donated over 40,000 Starlink terminals to Ukraine since 2022,.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:18Published on March 10, 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 3 weeks ago
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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
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
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Briton Parkin among first bouts announced for UFC London Undefeated British heavyweight Mick Parkin will face Poland's Marcin Tybura at UFC London on 22 March. BBC Sport - Published on December 11, 2024
Rust premieres three years after fatal shooting - but cinematographer's mum refuses to attend Alec Baldwin's Western film Rust has premiered at a festival in Poland, three years after the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on set. Sky News - Published on November 20, 2024
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
Vintage performance from Souttar - Robertson 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	Podcast: Scotland debrief after Poland win We discuss Scotland’s 2-1 win in Poland and their Nations League campaign as a whole. BBC Sport - Published on November 19, 2024
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Depleted Poland have point to prove against Scots Poland are feeling the heat after a 5-1 Nations League defeat by Portugal. Can they bounce back against Scotland? BBC Sport - Published on November 17, 2024	Scotland got the 'luck we haven't had' - Gordon Craig Gordon believes Scotland's luck turned in their Nations League win over Croatia and wants to back it up against Poland. BBC Sport - Published on November 16, 2024
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