Poland

Country in Central Europe

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Poland, officially the Republic of Poland, is a country located in Central Europe. It is divided into 16 administrative subdivisions, covering an area of 312,696 square kilometres (120,733 sq mi), and has a largely temperate seasonal climate. With a population of nearly 38.5 million people, Poland is the fifth most populous member state of the European Union. Poland's capital and largest metropolis is Warsaw. Other major cities include Kraków, Łódź, Wrocław, Poznań, Gdańsk, and Szczecin.

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Belarusians in Poland join protests against President Lukashenko Thousands of Belarusians living in Poland joined the protests on Saturday, some of them waving banners with the slogan "Belarusian Life Matters." Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:15Published 1 hour ago


U.S. and Poland set to sign defence pact [NFA] U.S. Secretary of State Michael Pompeo arrived in Warsaw on Saturday morning to sign the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) with Poland's President Andrzej Duda. The deal will mean the.. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 00:59Published 7 hours ago

Poland's Anti-LGBTQ Movement Sparks Mass Protests Demonstrators turned out in Warsaw and other Polish cities Saturday to protest anti-LGBT movement. These views are being promoted by the government as well as the detention of pro-LGBT protesters... Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:36Published 5 days ago

[CDATA[Greenpeace activists climb onto roof of Poland's Environment Ministry in protest]] [CDATA[]] Credit: Euronews English Duration: 01:56Published 2 weeks ago

Greenpeace activists climb onto roof of Poland's Environment Ministry in protest The NGO is demanding more action from the government to protect Poland's forests from logging schemes.View on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:57Published 2 weeks ago

EU funding withheld from six Polish towns over 'LGBTQ-free' zones EU funding withheld from six Polish towns over 'LGBTQ-free' zones Credit: Euronews English Duration: 02:14Published 2 weeks ago

Cuts to EU Just Transition Fund put pressure on fossil fuel phase-out A fund meant to help regions like Poland's Silesia, largely based around coal-mining, has been cut by EU leaders. MEPs want to see climate objectives prioritised amid the coronavirus recovery.View on.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:50Published 2 weeks ago

Istanbul Convention: Poland's plan to quit domestic violence treaty causes concern Human rights experts are calling on Warsaw to change course – and on the European Union to toughen up.View on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:18Published 3 weeks ago

Poland To Exit Treaty Designed To End Domestic Violence And Discrimination Against Women Poland is to begin the process of withdrawing from a European treaty aimed at combating violence against women. Justice Minister Zbigniew Ziobro announced Saturday that Poland will exit the Council of.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:37Published 3 weeks ago

Poland to withdraw from European treaty aimed at preventing violence towards women The Polish government says it will withdraw from the Istanbul Convention - a European treaty aimed at preventing violence against womenView on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:20Published 3 weeks ago

EU survives COVID talks but not unscathed Tense recovery talks have revealed deep political fractures in the European Union, questioning its ability to stay unified. Megan Revell reports. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 03:29Published on July 21, 2020

This week in the EU: Turkey tensions, Polish elections and vaccine politics This week in the EU: Turkey tensions, Polish elections and vaccine politics Credit: Euronews English Duration: 06:57Published on July 18, 2020

Bulgaria protests should make Europe fear 'another Poland or Hungary' Bulgaria protests should make Europe fear 'another Poland or Hungary' Credit: Euronews English Duration: 02:45Published on July 16, 2020

Polish gay activists' fears after Duda vote win For Jakub Kwiecinski and Dawid Mycek, Polish gay couple and LGBT activists, the election win of incumbent president Andrzej Duda comes with fear and disappointment. Joe Davies reports. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:33Published on July 14, 2020

Duda re-elected in Poland as new EU battles loom Polish President Andrzej Duda has won five more years in power on a deeply conservative platform after a closely fought election that is likely to deepen the country's isolation in the European Union... Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 01:35Published on July 13, 2020

Poles vote in knife-edge presidential election Incumbent president Andrezj Duda is facing off against liberal Warsaw mayor Rafal Trzaskowski in a presidential election that could determine Poland's future relationship with the European Union. David.. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 01:16Published on July 13, 2020

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Cyclist Fabio Jakobsen In Coma After Horrific Crash At Tour Of Poland Race Dutch cyclist Fabio Jakobsen nearly lost his life in a horrific crash in a race in Poland this week ... and he's now in a medically-induced coma recovering from serious injuries. Jakobsen was jockeying.. TMZ.com - Published 1 week ago
Polish and U.S. presidents to discuss nuclear energy Polish President Andrzej Duda said on Thursday that he would discuss cooperation with the United States on nuclear energy in talks with President Donald Trump in Washington next week. Reuters - Published on June 18, 2020
Trump to meet with Poland's Duda at White House next week U.S. President Donald Trump will meet with Polish President Andrzej Duda in Washington next week, the first visit by a foreign leader to the White House since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. Reuters - Published on June 17, 2020

Turkey still blocking defence plan for Poland, Baltics, NATO envoys say Turkey continues to block a NATO defence plan for Poland and Baltic states despite a deal last year between Turkey's president and allied leaders, three allied diplomats and a French defence official.. Reuters - Published on June 17, 2020
Polish president may visit U.S. after Trump troop announcement: media Discussions are under way for a possible visit by Polish President Andrzej Duda to Washington, Polish media reported, as Warsaw looks to boost the U.S. military's presence in the former communist.. Reuters - Published on June 17, 2020
Poland's Jewish leaders deplore stigmatisation of LGBT people Jewish community leaders in Warsaw on Tuesday voiced their opposition to the "dehumanising" language they say is being used against LGBT (lesbian, bisexual, gay and transgender) people in Poland's.. Reuters - Published on June 16, 2020

Polish opposition pressures government over medical purchases Poland's opposition demanded answers on Monday over a government deal for medical ventilators to help combat the coronavirus, saying the contract was worth 250 million zlotys ($63.7 million) but the.. Reuters - Published on June 15, 2020
LGBT activists protest at Polish president's campaign rally About a hundred protesters held up banners at an election rally for the Polish president on Monday, after he said over the weekend that LGBT "ideology" was more destructive than communist doctrine,.. Reuters - Published on June 15, 2020
Polish judges complain to ECHR over Supreme Court independence A Polish barrister and two judges have filed complaints against Poland alleging a lack of independence in the country's Supreme Court, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) said on Monday. Reuters - Published on June 15, 2020
Polish president says foreign media took LGBT comments "out of context" Polish President Andrzej Duda on Sunday asked international media to "stop distributing fake news" after extensive coverage of a campaign speech in which he compared what he called LGBT "ideology" to.. Reuters - Published on June 14, 2020

Poland and U.S. deny that Fort Trump proposal is bogged down Some members of Poland's government on Friday denied a Reuters report saying talks over a U.S.-Polish defense deal known as Fort Trump were crumbling amid disputes over how to fund the deployment of.. Reuters - Published on June 13, 2020
Polish president compares 'LGBT ideology' to Soviet indoctrination Poland's president compared LGBT "ideology" to communist doctrine in a campaign speech on Saturday, as LGBT rights become a hotly debated issue ahead of a June 28 presidential election in the staunchly.. Reuters - Published on June 13, 2020
For gay stars of banned condom ad, no let-up in Poland's LGBT rights clampdown For Jakub Kwiecinski, a ban by Poland's public broadcaster on a condom advert featuring him and his husband has come as no surprise, but it does make him uneasy about what targets a government.. Reuters - Published on June 12, 2020	Poland to open EU borders on Saturday, PM says Poland will open its borders with fellow European Union countries on Saturday and allow international flights from next Tuesday, the prime minister said on Wednesday, as the country unfreezes its.. Reuters - Published on June 10, 2020
Polish president says he would ban LGBT teaching in schools President Andrzej Duda vowed on Wednesday to ban teaching about LGBT issues in Poland's schools in an apparent pitch to his conservative base during an increasingly tight race for the June 28.. Reuters - Published on June 10, 2020	Poland seizes three tonnes of cocaine worth $761 million Polish authorities have seized more than three tonnes of cocaine hidden in barrels of frozen pineapple pulp and with a street value of around 3 billion zlotys ($760.9 million), in a record haul for the.. Reuters - Published on June 9, 2020
Poland plans no new restrictions despite hike in coronavirus infections Polish Deputy Prime Minister Jadwiga Emilewicz said on Monday that she saw no need to introduce new restrictions or re-instate previous ones despite a sudden hike in new infections over the weekend. Reuters - Published on June 8, 2020	Poland to extend ban on international flights to June 16 Poland plans to extend a ban on international flights until June 16 due to the coronavirus pandemic, state-run news agency PAP said late on Friday, citing a government decree. Reuters - Published on June 6, 2020
Warsaw hopes some U.S. troops based in Germany will be moved to Poland Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki said on Saturday he hoped that some of the U.S. troops that are set to be removed from Germany will be reassigned to Poland. Reuters - Published on June 6, 2020	Poland to open borders with Baltic states next week, Lithuania says Poland and the Baltic states will open their borders to each other next week in an easing of coronavirus travel restrictions, Lithuanian Prime Minister said on Friday after a video conference with his.. Reuters - Published on June 5, 2020
Polish government wins confidence vote before presidential election Poland's nationalist government won a vote of confidence in parliament on Thursday which it called to shore up its authority before a presidential election. Reuters - Published on June 4, 2020	Poland's ruling nationalists unexpectedly seek confidence vote Poland's prime minister unexpectedly asked parliament on Thursday for a vote of confidence in government, a move seen as an attempt to bolster his nationalist Law and Justice (PiS) party ahead of a.. Reuters - Published on June 4, 2020
Poland sets June 28 date for rescheduled presidential election Poland picked June 28 on Wednesday as a new date for a presidential election that was cancelled last month amid the coronavirus pandemic, setting the stage for a short campaign that could weaken the.. Reuters - Published on June 3, 2020	Poland to hold presidential election on June 28 Poland will hold a presidential election on June 28, lower house of parliament speaker Elzbieta Witek said on Wednesday, setting a new date for a ballot initially planned for May 10. Reuters - Published on June 3, 2020
Polish parliament passes presidential election bill, date still to be fixed Poland's parliament approved on Tuesday legislation allowing a delayed presidential election to go ahead using a mixture of postal and traditional voting, though the speaker of the lower chamber has.. Reuters - Published on June 2, 2020	Polish Senate passes election bill, setting stage for June vote Poland's upper house of parliament, the Senate, approved legislation late on Monday allowing a presidential election to be held using a mix of postal and traditional voting, potentially paving the way.. Reuters - Published on June 1, 2020
Polish president would lose in election second round: poll Polish President Andrzej Duda would lose in a second round run-off against either of his main election challengers, according to a an SWPS University poll cited by Polish media, in a sign the vote may.. Reuters - Published on June 1, 2020	Poland's ruling party sees June 28 as deadline for presidential vote The last possible date that Poland could hold a presidential election on is June 28, the leader of the ruling nationalist Law and Justice (PiS) party said on Wednesday, amid deepening conflict.. Reuters - Published on May 27, 2020
Poland's presidential vote necessary by June 28: ruling party The last possible date that Poland could hold a presidential election on is June 28, the leader of the country's ruling nationalists Law and Justice (PiS) Jaroslaw Kaczynski said on Wednesday. Reuters - Published on May 27, 2020	Poland to scrap compulsory outdoor masks, reopen cinemas as coronavirus abates Poles will be allowed to go outside without protective masks from May 30 and cinemas, theatres and gyms will reopen on June 6, the government said on Wednesday, part of a steady lifting of restrictions.. Reuters - Published on May 27, 2020
Poland's PM is confident presidential vote will be held in June Poland's presidential election will be held in June, Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki said on Wednesday, amid speculation that a spat over legislation on the way the vote will be conducted may push.. Reuters - Published on May 27, 2020	Poland to scrap obligation to wear masks on May 30 Poles will be allowed to go out in public without protective masks on from May 30 and cinemas, theatres, swimming pools and gyms will reopen on June 6, Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki said on.. Reuters - Published on May 27, 2020
Poland's nationalists accuse opposition of more delays in election row Poland's governing nationalists on Tuesday accused opposition lawmakers of trying for a second time to delay a presidential election, after the speaker of the Senate said it would not reconvene to.. Reuters - Published on May 26, 2020	Ukrainian workers start returning to Poland as lockdown eases Coronavirus or no, Vadym Diachenko needed no persuading when an employment agency offered to fly him back to Poland from his native Ukraine to work at a meatpacking plant. Reuters - Published on May 25, 2020
Patriotic Poles led astray by mis-labelled Ukrainian cucumbers Seeking to appeal to patriotic Poles, local supermarket Biedronka has been mis-labelling goods including Belgian carrots and Ukrainian cucumbers as home grown, Poland's anti-monopoly office said on.. Reuters - Published on May 25, 2020	Polish president's lead in polls narrows sharply ahead of election Conservative Polish President Andrzej Duda has seen his lead narrow sharply ahead of an election expected to take place in coming weeks, opinion polls have shown, after preparations for a May 10 ballot.. Reuters - Published on May 22, 2020
Germany calls on Poland, Czech Republic to open borders soon German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas on Saturday called on Poland and the Czech Republic to fully open their borders soon to enable the free flow of people and goods. Reuters - Published on May 16, 2020	Miners in Poland's Silesia region to go back to work next week: PM Miners in Poland's Silesia region, which has seen the largest concentration of coronavirus cases in the country, will be able to return to work on Monday and Tuesday, Poland's Prime Minister Mateusz.. Reuters - Published on May 16, 2020
Poland appoints conservative interim Supreme Court head in judicial turmoil Poland's president appointed an ultra-conservative as new interim head of the Supreme Court on Friday after his predecessor resigned, deepening judicial and political turmoil ahead of a controversial.. Reuters - Published on May 15, 2020	Poland's interim top judge resigns in Supreme Court turmoil The interim head of Poland's Supreme Court resigned on Friday, deepening judicial and political turmoil in a country struggling to choose its top judge and decide when presidential elections that were.. Reuters - Published on May 15, 2020
Poland to extend school closures for most children Schools in Poland will stay closed until the end of the academic year on June 26, the deputy education minister said on Thursday, with only day care for young children provided as the country tries to.. Reuters - Published on May 14, 2020	Poland to reopen restaurants and hairdressers on May 18 Poland will reopen restaurants and hairdressers on May 18 as it begins easing coronavirus-linked restrictions, Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki said on Wednesday. Reuters - Published on May 13, 2020
Poland's Senate says in no hurry to review rules on election voting procedures Poland's upper house of parliament will take however much time it need to review legislation for voting procedures in the country's upcoming presidential election, the Senate speaker said. Reuters - Published on May 13, 2020	Poland to keep borders closed for foreigners until June 12 Poland will extend its strict border controls until June 12 due to the coronavirus pandemic, its Interior Ministry said on Wednesday. Reuters - Published on May 13, 2020
Polish opposition threatens to block plans for rescheduled election Poland's main opposition grouping threatened on Tuesday to block planning for a delayed presidential election after the ruling coalition proposed a bill to allow both voting in-person and by postal.. Reuters - Published on May 12, 2020

Poland

Country in Central Europe

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