Women now make up around 16% of Poland’s soldiers.
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Sweden to deploy Patriot air defence systems to Poland
They will protect the NATO logistics hub in Rzeszów, which is the main conduit for aid to Ukraine.
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Poland to become first European producer of US Barracuda cruise missiles
The deal will “transform the continent’s defence industry”, claims the American supplier, Anduril Industries.
Poland confirms transfer of Patriot missiles to Ukraine and releases list of all donations since 2022
The opposition has criticised the government for giving the missiles to Ukraine.
Protest against Islamic centre in Kraków as city condemns “artificial fuelling of fears”
Nationalist groups have led a campaign against what they call an “illegal mosque”.
Dozens of Polish place names changed on Google Maps to offensive alternatives
Despite earlier reports speculating Russian hacking, the digital affairs ministry says it was probably “kids messing around”.
Russia publishes files on WWII Ukrainian massacre of Poles amid dispute between Kyiv and Warsaw
The release is an “attempt to undermine Ukrainian-Polish relations”, says Ukraine’s Centre for Countering Disinformation.
Iranian-born German citizen indicted in Poland for Holocaust denial during Auschwitz tour
If found guilty of denying Nazi crimes, he could face up to three years in prison.
Ukraine proposes “anti-crisis package” to resolve dispute with Poland
Poland has welcomed the “de-escalation” but made clear it still expects concrete action from Ukraine.
Foreigners now account for 15% of Warsaw’s population
Among major Polish cities, Wrocław had the highest proportion of foreign residents, at 19.5%.
Man charged in Poland with insulting president with Shrek meme
The crime carries a potential prison sentence of up to three years.
Hungary revokes refugee status of fugitive Polish ex justice minister
Poland will now ask the US if Zbigniew Ziobro is allowed to remain there without valid travel documents.
Poland charges two men with spying for Belarus
The suspects allegedly recorded members of the Belarusian minority in Poland and sent the material to Minsk.
Polish billionaire seeks to build 14 small modular nuclear reactors in UK
The £35 billion investment could eventually meet 11% of the UK’s power demand, says Synthos Green Energy.
