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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 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 days 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 1 week 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 2 weeks ago

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 2 weeks ago

Polish PM Donald Tusk calls for confidence vote after nationalist wins presidency Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 06:14Published 2 weeks ago

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 2 weeks ago

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 2 weeks ago

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 2 weeks ago

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 2 weeks ago

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 2 weeks ago

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 2 weeks ago

Poland to vote in razor-tight presidential election Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 11:36Published 2 weeks ago

‘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 2 weeks ago

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 3 weeks ago

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 3 weeks ago

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 3 weeks ago

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 3 weeks ago

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 3 weeks ago

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 3 weeks ago

Poland Election: Pro-EU Polish Candidate Trzaskowski Draws Massive Crowd In Warsaw Ahead Of Election Thousands of supporters of pro-EU Polish presidential candidate Rafal Trzaskowski gathered in Warsaw ahead of a critical June 1 runoff. Trzaskowski, backed by the centrist ruling government and.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:10Published 3 weeks ago

‘NATO a DYSFUNCTIONAL Family’ \| Allies clash over Defence spending over Russia’s Baltic Sea threat NATO faces internal cracks as leaders clash over defense spending amid fresh Russian threats. Polish PM Donald Tusk revealed his forces intercepted a Russian “shadow fleet” near undersea cables in.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:03Published 3 weeks ago

Polish parliament votes to extend asylum suspension at Belarus border Polish parliament votes to extend asylum suspension at Belarus border The regulation, adopted in March, allows Polish authorities to temporarily suspend the asylum rights of migrants arriving in the.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:20Published 3 weeks ago

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 on May 17, 2025

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 on May 14, 2025

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 on May 12, 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	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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