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Poles remember Battle of Warsaw victory over Red Army
On the 96th anniversary of the Battle of Warsaw, Poles donned 1920s military uniform to re-enact a key moment from their past.On the 96th anniversary of the Battle of Warsaw, Poles donned 1920s military uniform to re-enact a key moment from their past.
NATO summit in Warsaw highly symbolic
On July 8 and 9 the Polish capital will host the next NATO summit.On July 8 and 9 the Polish capital will host the next NATO summit.
The Brief from Brussels: NATO steps up eastern presence
This is the Brief from Brussels, a round-up of the day’s top stories from across Europe.This is the Brief from Brussels, a round-up of the day’s top stories from across Europe.
Nervous NATO assembles for key summit in difficult times
NATO holds a summit this Friday in Poland in an atmosphere of tension with Russia not seen since the days of the Soviet Union.NATO holds a summit this Friday in Poland in an atmosphere of tension with Russia not seen since the days of the Soviet Union.
Poland announces increase in military manpower
The Poles are beefing up their armed forces with the Defence Minister announcing he wants to form a 35,000 strong paramilitary force, and a regular army of 150,000…The Poles are beefing up their armed forces with the Defence Minister announcing he wants to form a 35,000 strong paramilitary force, and a regular army of 150,000…
EU warns Poland on rule of law
The EU has stepped up the pressure on Poland over its controversial judicial and media reforms.The EU has stepped up the pressure on Poland over its controversial judicial and media reforms.
Warsaw - the new Berlin?
Euronews has been looking into what the future holds for the city of Warsaw. Jaroslav Jozwiak is the deputy mayor with responsibility for cultureEuronews has been looking into what the future holds for the city of Warsaw. Jaroslav Jozwiak is the deputy mayor with responsibility for culture
Warsaw a city with a booming culture and economy and a message
Warsaw, Poland’s capital is a city of energy. It vibrates to the rhythm of the economic boom which has accelerated since joining the European UnionWarsaw, Poland’s capital is a city of energy. It vibrates to the rhythm of the economic boom which has accelerated since joining the European Union
Poland: thousands turn out for anti-immigration protests
The political far-right has organised a number of anti-immigration protests across Poland. They say thousands of people took part in the rallies inThe political far-right has organised a number of anti-immigration protests across Poland. They say thousands of people took part in the rallies in
Drone collision scare with Lufthansa flight sparks investigation
A Lufthansa plane with 108 passengers on board nearly collided with a drone as it approached Warsaw’s main airport on Monday afternoon (July 20 ) TheA Lufthansa plane with 108 passengers on board nearly collided with a drone as it approached Warsaw’s main airport on Monday afternoon (July 20 ) The
Lufthansa flight has near-miss with drone near Warsaw
A Lufthansa plane with 108 passengers on board nearly collided with a drone as it approached Warsaw’s main airport on Monday afternoon, the airlineA Lufthansa plane with 108 passengers on board nearly collided with a drone as it approached Warsaw’s main airport on Monday afternoon, the airline
Poland's new president Duda serves public - quite literally
Poland’s newly-elected president Andrzej Duda has been serving the public – by dishing out coffee on the streets of Warsaw. Victory for thePoland’s newly-elected president Andrzej Duda has been serving the public – by dishing out coffee on the streets of Warsaw. Victory for the
'Putin bikers' refused entry to Poland
Poland has refused entry to members of a Russian biker group loyal to Putin. Warsaw insists the move is not political, but stems from concerns thatPoland has refused entry to members of a Russian biker group loyal to Putin. Warsaw insists the move is not political, but stems from concerns that
Warsaw's Łazienkowski bridge goes up in flames
A major bridge in the Polish capital Warsaw went up in flames on Saturday evening after a number of wooden boards stored under the bridge’sA major bridge in the Polish capital Warsaw went up in flames on Saturday evening after a number of wooden boards stored under the bridge’s
Polish opposition remembers martial law and condemns alleged electoral fraud
Poland’s conservative opposition PiS party has held a rally in Warsaw to mark the 33rd anniversary of martial law, and to protest against localPoland’s conservative opposition PiS party has held a rally in Warsaw to mark the 33rd anniversary of martial law, and to protest against local
Poland: Warsaw Uprising remembered 70 years on
Poland has been marking the 70th anniversary of the 1944 Warsaw Uprising. It began on August 1 asPoland has been marking the 70th anniversary of the 1944 Warsaw Uprising. It began on August 1 as
Germany and Poland commemorate Warsaw Uprising
The presidents of Poland and Germany have been commemorating the 70th anniversary of the 1944 Warsaw Uprising. The two leaders were joined by warThe presidents of Poland and Germany have been commemorating the 70th anniversary of the 1944 Warsaw Uprising. The two leaders were joined by war
Putin Protest in Poland
About 250 people marched through Warsaw on Sunday to protest what they called the “terror” imposed by Russian President Vladimir Putin in UkraineAbout 250 people marched through Warsaw on Sunday to protest what they called the “terror” imposed by Russian President Vladimir Putin in Ukraine
Polish PM backs Marek Belka over recordings scandal
The release of recordings of a conversation between Poland’s central bank governor and the interior minister has caused mixed reactions nationwideThe release of recordings of a conversation between Poland’s central bank governor and the interior minister has caused mixed reactions nationwide
UN climate talks in Warsaw into extra time
The UN Climate Change Conference, (COP19), ran into extra time on Saturday morning. Negotiators were trying to lay basic stepping stones towards aThe UN Climate Change Conference, (COP19), ran into extra time on Saturday morning. Negotiators were trying to lay basic stepping stones towards a
Australia National Day of Climate Action: thousands take part in protests
Three thousand people in Sydney, Australia braved the rain to call for stronger action on global warming as part of the National Day of ClimateThree thousand people in Sydney, Australia braved the rain to call for stronger action on global warming as part of the National Day of Climate
Warsaw: Protests on climate change
Around one thousand people gathered in central Warsaw on Saturday to call on world leaders to step up action on climate change. Warsaw hosts theAround one thousand people gathered in central Warsaw on Saturday to call on world leaders to step up action on climate change. Warsaw hosts the
Philippines commissioner makes emotional speech at COP19 summit
The Philippines climate change commissioner gave a passionate, emotional speech at the start of the 19th Conference of the Parties to the UnitedThe Philippines climate change commissioner gave a passionate, emotional speech at the start of the 19th Conference of the Parties to the United
Poland: Clashes erupt between far-right protesters and left-wing squatters
In Warsaw, Polish Independence Day celebrations turned violent for the third year in a row following an attack on a left-wing squat by a group ofIn Warsaw, Polish Independence Day celebrations turned violent for the third year in a row following an attack on a left-wing squat by a group of
UN climate talks begin; limited progress forecast
As environmentalists point to typhoon Haiyan as a reminder of the risks of extreme weather, an international climate conference has begun. OnlyAs environmentalists point to typhoon Haiyan as a reminder of the risks of extreme weather, an international climate conference has begun. Only
Warsaw prepares to host fresh global climate talks
Delegates from almost 200 nations will begin talks in the Polish capital, Warsaw, on Monday to prepare for a global summit on a UN climateDelegates from almost 200 nations will begin talks in the Polish capital, Warsaw, on Monday to prepare for a global summit on a UN climate
Low turnout in Warsaw mayoral vote spares PM major setback
A referendum to remove the Mayor of Warsaw from office appears to have failed to attract enough votes to make it valid. According to exit pollsA referendum to remove the Mayor of Warsaw from office appears to have failed to attract enough votes to make it valid. According to exit polls
Man arrested after fake bomb threat in Poland
A man has been arrested after fake bomb threats in Poland caused the evacuation of hospitals and public offices in several cities includingA man has been arrested after fake bomb threats in Poland caused the evacuation of hospitals and public offices in several cities including
Poland marks 70th anniversary of Jewish Warsaw Ghetto uprising against Nazis
The Polish capital Warsaw has commemorated the 70th anniversary of the Jewish Ghetto uprising against the Nazi occupiers during World WarThe Polish capital Warsaw has commemorated the 70th anniversary of the Jewish Ghetto uprising against the Nazi occupiers during World War
Anniversary of Smolensk plane crash
Poland marks the third anniversary of that plane crash in which Polish president Lech Kaczynski and a number of high-ranking state officials werePoland marks the third anniversary of that plane crash in which Polish president Lech Kaczynski and a number of high-ranking state officials were