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Poland is “Europe’s new great power”, says US ambassador
Thomas Rose hailed Poland as an “ideal ally” for Washington and a “model Europe must follow”.
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Tusk: “not in interest of Poland or justice” to extradite Ukrainian accused of Nord Stream sabotage
“The problem with Nord Stream is not that it was blown up. The problem is that it was built,” declared the Polish prime minister.
Resolution condemning “genocide” in Gaza submitted to Polish parliament
The proposed text also condemns “the criminal terrorist attacks by Hamas against the civilian population of Israel”.
Ukraine criticises proposed law banning promotion of Ukrainian nationalist ideology in Poland
Ukraine “will be forced to take retaliatory measures” if the bill is passed, they warn.
Poland launches deposit-refund system for drinks bottles and cans
The system “will allow us to achieve important environmental goals”, says the environment ministry.
Poland detains Ukrainian suspected by Germany of Nord Stream sabotage
The 46-year-old man, a resident of Poland, denies any wrongdoing.
Polish parliament votes to ban keeping dogs on leash at home
The new measures also specify a minimum size for kennels that dogs can be kept in.
Polish opposition calls for Antifa to be designated terrorist organisation
They also called for a new law protecting the rights of Christians, who “are today the most persecuted social group”.
Kraków unveils planned route of Poland’s second ever metro system
The system will consist of two lines stretching over 29 kilometres in total and passing through 29 stations.
Poland and Sweden hold first bilateral military drills in Baltic
The exercises aim to “send a clear signal of deterrence and readiness for joint defence” of the Baltic Sea.
Newly discovered tenth-century skeletons may belong to warriors who served Poland’s first ruler
Mieszko I, who ruled from 960 to 992, led the first Polish state.
Poland’s culture minister calls for Eurovision boycott if Israel participates
“I think we shouldn’t participate if Israel takes part,” said Marta Cienkowska.
Poles’ trust in army reaches record high while trust in church falls to record low
Only 35% of Poles now say they trust the church, down from 58% in 2016.
