The European Railway Award recognised Poland for its efforts during last year’s presidency of the Council of the European Union in reinforcing “the pivotal role” of rail.
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Court orders pretrial detention for former Polish justice minister Ziobro
The decision opens the way for domestic and European arrest warrants to be issued for Ziobro, who was granted asylum in Hungary.
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France to deploy three Rafale jets to protect Polish airspace after Russian drone incursions
“We will not yield to Russia’s growing intimidation,” says Emmanuel Macron.
Czechs to send helicopter unit to Poland to support anti-drone defence after Russian incursions
“It is important that the help comes quickly and that we show Russia our unity,” says the Czech defence minister.
Poland introduces flight restrictions in eastern airspace following Russian drone incursions
Certain types of non-military flights will be banned completely in an area along the borders with Ukraine and Belarus.
Poland’s human rights commissioner warns of overcrowding in centres for foreigners
His office says conditions may violate international standards and “pose a real threat to the safety of foreigners”.
Poland to trigger NATO Article 4 in response to Russian drone violations
“This is a confrontation that Russia has declared against the entire free world,” says Donald Tusk.
Poland shoots down Russian drones that entered its airspace in “unprecedented violation”
“This is the first time Russian drones have been shot down over the territory of a NATO country,” notes Donald Tusk.
Poland allocated largest share of new EU defence programme, with €44bn in loans
Donald Tusk celebrated the fact that Poland has a “larger share than France, Italy and Spain combined”.
Poland to close Belarus border amid Russian Zapad military exercises
Border crossings will close at the end of Thursday, ahead of the exercises beginning on Friday.
Poland sends first freight train from Warsaw to China
It will take less than two weeks for the train to reach China, providing a faster and safer alternative to sea routes.
Poland’s state forestry agency cut down 337-year-old tree
Activists discovered the felled tree in 2023, but had to wait 18 months for the authorities to confirm its age.
Observation deck atop EU’s highest building opens in Warsaw
The attraction is located 230m up on the 53rd floor of the Varso tower, which is also the EU’s tallest building.
Activists on trial in Poland for assisting illegal migrants found not guilty
Prosecutors had been seeking prison sentences for their actions.
