The Rusyns are from a region that today lies around the borders between Poland, Slovakia, Ukraine, Hungary and Romania.
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Poland’s hits record power generation, passing 30 GW for first time, amid cold spell
Around three-quarters of the output came from fossil fuels, including almost 60% from coal.
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Junior Polish ruling party invalidates leadership election amid claims of “external interference”
It remains unclear whether the cancellation will lead to a rerun of the second round, or to restarting the entire leadership contest.
Moscow demands Poland release Russian archaeologist wanted by Ukraine
A Polish court will this week decide on whether to extradite him to Ukraine.
Government sends safety handbook to every household in Poland
The guide includes information on what to do in the event of natural disasters as well as military attacks and terrorist threats.
Hungary grants asylum to Polish former justice minister Ziobro
Ziobro thanked Viktor Orbán for defending him against “political persecution”.
Polish train and tram maker Pesa buys German rival
The move is intended to help Pesa increase production and expand further into foreign markets.
President calls for “Poland without illegal immigrants” at football fan pilgrimage to Catholic shrine
Karol Nawrocki has become Poland’s first president to attend the annual pilgrimage to the country’s holiest Catholic shrine.
Law recognising Silesian as regional language in Poland approved by parliament
A previous such bill was vetoed by former President Andrzej Duda in 2024, and Karol Nawrocki may now do the same.
Poland logs record gas consumption amid freezing temperatures
Three times this week, daily consumption broke the record set in January 2021.
Polish president vetoes “Orwellian” law allowing blocking of online content
But the government says the veto is “not a defence of free speech” but protection for “paedophiles and scammers”.
Poland’s warring president and PM pledge cooperation on security and Ukraine peace process
Both sides hailed the “constructive” meeting – the pair’s first since September.
Poland plans greater support for female athletes after childbirth and protection for referees
The proposed law would extend and increase funding for for elite female athletes after they give birth.
Poland fails in bid to block EU’s Mercosur trade deal, as farmers protest in Warsaw
Poland says it plans to challenge the agreement at the Court of Justice of the European Union.
