The 14 forests will help create “green rings” around large cities for recreation and to reduce logging.
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Polish athletes call for return of Olympic commentator suspended over opening ceremony remarks
Przemysław Babiarz was suspended after saying that Imagine, which was played at the opening ceremony, presents a “communist vision”.
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As thousands flee Ukraine, others return from Poland to defend their homeland
“We can face Russia. We will fight for our country. One Ukrainian will be like 10 Russians,” said one.
Poland ready to treat thousands of wounded Ukrainians at its hospitals
The Polish authorities have also readied a medical train that can transport the wounded from the border.
Almost 30,000 people crossed from Ukraine to Poland yesterday, half declaring as refugees
Poland has also been helping facilitate the repatriation of third-country nationals – including Bangladeshis and Filipinos – from Ukraine.
Poland takes Russian TV stations off the air following Ukraine invasion
RT (formerly Russia Today) is among the channels removed.
Poland opens reception points for refugees from Ukraine
“We will show our Ukrainian brothers solidarity and support” during “these difficult times”, says Poland’s interior minister.
UK sends advanced air defence system to Poland to boost NATO’s eastern flank
Britain’s Sky Sabre air defence system was only unveiled last month, and will now be deployed to Poland.
Thousands join farmers protest in Warsaw calling for more government support
They say the government has not done enough to protect them from inflation.
Poland seeks to trigger NATO Article 4 in response to Russian invasion of Ukraine
Poland has condemned Russia’s “brutal, unprovoked and unjustified attack” and pledged it “will not leave Ukraine without support”.
Polish government to prolong exclusion zone at Belarus border
The restrictions – which the media and NGOs from entering the border area without special permission – have been in place since September.
Germany to use “legal instruments” in response to Poland’s nuclear power plans
Nuclear is “neither good nor safe”, said Germany’s environment minister on a visit to meet her Polish counterpart in Warsaw.
Poland to host emergency summit of eastern NATO states to discuss Ukraine
The “Bucharest Nine”, a group of eastern NATO member states, will discuss the situation around Ukraine and its impact on regional security.
Poland to lift all Covid restrictions apart from masking and quarantine
Limits on numbers in shops, restaurants and nightclubs will no longer apply from 1 March.
