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Poland and Lithuania open Via Baltica road connection between them
The route will have both economic and military importance, note the two countries.
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Former Polish government oversaw “unlawful, corruption-prone” visa system, finds state auditor
Hundreds of thousands of visas went to people from Asian and African countries as well as to Russians after the invasion of Ukraine.
Polish publishers condemn Facebook after it limits post visibility following change to copyright law
“Facebook has gone to war with the Polish media,” says the editor-in-chief of a leading news website.
Lack of recognition for same-sex unions in Poland violates human rights, rules European court
Poland has left same-sex couples “in a legal vacuum”, found the European Court of Human Rights.
Netherlands pays tribute to Polish paratroopers on Operation Market Garden anniversary
“Today, let us consider their example a call to stand firm for the freedoms and values they fought for with such dedication.”
Poland’s president urges Polish Americans to vote in US presidential election
“Your political strength, your votes cast in American elections, decide the future of America but also the future of Poland.”
Reconstruction plans for Warsaw palace destroyed in WWII win International Architecture Award
The Saxon Palace was, like most of Warsaw, destroyed by the German occupiers during World War Two.
Russian detained in Poland on suspicion of orchestrating attack on Navalny associate
The Russian citizen has been presented with three charges, including one of orchestrating the attack on Navalny’s former chief of staff.
Polish pizzeria ranked among world’s best 100
It was rated the 97th best pizzeria in the world and 20th best in Europe.
Ukraine angered after Polish foreign minister reportedly suggests putting Crimea under UN mandate
Ukraine’s foreign ministry condemned “unacceptable proposals regarding the future status of Crimea”.
EU chief announces billions in support for flood-hit Central European countries on Poland visit
Ursula von der Leyen met with the leaders of Poland, Austria, Slovakia and the Czech Republic in the Polish city of Wrocław.
Poland fast-tracks prosecution of flood looters and detains two for spreading disinformation
A man dressed as a soldier was spreading false claims that the army was planning to detonate flood defences.
Polish public, businesses and charities rally to help flood victims
Donation campaigns have collected money and humanitarian aid, while many businesses are offering products and services free of charge.
