BGK says that the investment is “just the beginning” of its plans to “support Africa’s sustainable economic development”.
Defence
First of Poland’s F-35 stealth fighters arrive from US
“For Poland, this is not just new equipment, but entry into the top league of global air forces,” declared the defence minister.
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Netherlands to station 300 soldiers and two Patriot systems in Poland
“We are doing this to protect NATO, defend Ukraine and deter Russia,” said the Dutch defence minister.
Poland to lodge diplomatic protest after Russian drone crash on its territory
“It’s yet another violation of our airspace from the East,” said Poland’s foreign minister, Radosław Sikorski.
Warsaw says explosion in eastern Poland likely caused by drone
An analysis is underway to establish whether it was a military or smuggling drone, or an “act of sabotage”.
Belarusian man charged in Poland over alleged arson plot for foreign intelligence services
The 27-year-old is accused of filming, photographing and gathering information on a warehouse in Lublin province.
President Nawrocki dispels concerns about Poland’s absence at Washington meeting on Ukraine
Opposition politicians argued that the lack of a Polish representative marginalises Poland’s position on the international stage.
Poland signs $3.8bn deal with US for modernisation of entire F-16 fleet
The Polish fleet of 48 F-16 fighter aircraft, which were bought two decades ago, will be upgraded to a modern version.
Poland arrests Ukrainian teen “recruited by Russia” to vandalise massacre monument
“These actions were intended to incite tensions between Poles and Ukrainians.”
Poland indicts gang accused of arson attacks on behalf of foreign intelligence
The group, made up of three Poles and three Belarusians, is accused of setting fire to two buildings.
New gun permits quadruple in Poland since 2020 amid Ukraine war
Last year saw a record 43,400 permits granted, bringing the total number of licences to 367,000.
What can Poland expect from a Karol Nawrocki presidency?
Aleks Szczerbiak
The new president will destabilise, and act as the centre of resistance to, the government.
Polish PM seeks to prevent new president’s security chief from having security clearance
Without the clearance, Sławomir Cenckiewicz would be “paralysed” in his new position, says one ally.
Poland swears in new president Karol Nawrocki
Nawrocki said he would be “the voice of those who want a sovereign Poland”.
