Around 140,000 civilians, mostly Ukrainians, were forcibly resettled as part of Operation Vistula.
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Poland signs $10 billion deal with US for 96 Apache attack helicopters
The deal will make Poland the second largest user of these helicopters in the world, after only the US itself.
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Missile that hit Poland “unlikely” to have been fired from Russia, says Biden
President Andrzej Duda announced that it was “most likely a Russian-made” missile but there is so far “no conclusive evidence as to who launched” it.
Russian-made missile killed two in Poland near Ukraine border, says Polish government
Poland, which is a member of NATO, has summoned the Russian ambassador to provide a “detailed explanation” of what happened.
Poland will not give in to “EU diktats” to unlock frozen funds, says Europe minister
While Poland is willing to show “some flexibility” in negotiations, it “will not back down” from certain “lines that cannot be crossed”.
Poland and Germany to train Ukrainian troops in new EU mission
This is “not just a training mission, it is clear proof that the EU will stand by Ukraine for as long as is needed”.
Poland takes over Gazprom’s Polish assets
Poland has taken over Gazprom’s share in the company managing the Polish section of the Yamal gas pipeline.
Tusk sued by man at heart of secret tape scandal over accusations of Russia links
Marek Falenta accuses Donald Tusk of defaming him and of exceeding his authority as prime minister.
Ukraine agrees to exhumation of Polish victims of WW2 massacre
The massacres in Volhynia and Eastern Galicia – and the remains of victims – have long been a source of tension between Poland and Ukraine.
EU official prevented from speaking at opening of EU-funded tunnel in Poland
Over half the cost of the investment has been covered by EU funds.
Only 29% attend Catholic catechism in Warsaw high schools as church warns of “wave of apostasies”
Three years ago, the figure was 44%.
“Poland no longer low-wage country, we’re catching up with Japan,” says ruling party leader
OECD data show that Poland’s average wages relative to cost of living have surpassed Portugal and are behind Spain and Japan.
Polish National Stadium closed due to defect in roof, forcing match with Chile to be moved
It is not known when the stadium – which is the largest in Poland – will be able to resume operations.
“We don’t want a country where 12-year-old girls declare as lesbians,” says Polish leader
Jarosław Kaczyński, the head of Poland’s ruling party, renewed his criticism of the LGBT community.
