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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European Commission intervenes on “LGBT ideology free zones” in Poland
The Commission has requested an explanation from the heads of five provinces.
US ambassador to Poland apologises for “misunderstanding” over tributes to George Floyd
Yesterday police sent away people paying tribute to George Floyd.
Date set for new Polish presidential election, but opposition complain of unfair conditions
The opposition’s new candidate will have just days to collect the 100,000 supporting signatures.
Poland to start reopening borders “within days, maybe weeks”, says foreign minister
We are “on track” for travel to resume “before the holidays”.
Not so fast: extension of Warsaw’s metro system faces delays over land disputes
Despite three new stations opening in April, the second metro line’s could miss its 2023 deadline.
“We are still cleansing Poland of dirt,” says president ahead of reelection bid
“Certain elements must be removed and replaced with new tissue,” said Duda in an interview with Radio Maryja.
Spat over Vistula Spit: Poland ploughs on with canal despite concerns from green activists and EU
The new canal will help ships avoid Russian waters.
Opposition candidate draws hundreds to rally during lockdown in Poland
Some expressed concern at the apparent breach of sanitary guidelines
Poland’s 600-year-old Muslim community launches website to educate on Islam and challenge stereotypes
“There is a great need to provide reliable information about the religion.”
Polish government considers creating state-owned grocery chain to help farmers and consumers
Retail experts worry that a state-owned chain would make it difficult for others to access funds.
Poland and UK sign reciprocal voting rights agreement
Poland is the fourth country to sign a voting rights treaty with the UK.
Poles seek medical help in greater numbers as hospitals “unfreeze”
The number of patients in hospital emergency wards has begun to rise rapidly.
