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Balladyna: The classic Polish play to be made as a gothic horror film

Polish director Jan Komasa has revealed that his interpretation of the classic school reading book will be transformed into a gothic horror film.

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Poland says it plans to give every adult male military training

In a statement to parliament on Friday, Prime Minister Donald Tusk shared his plan as part of a wider effort to create a 500,000-strong army to deter Russian aggression.

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What's behind Volodymyr Zelenskyy's decision not to wear a suit?

During the controversial meeting between Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Donald Trump that took place on Friday, the Ukrainian leader was asked by a conservative commenter why he doesn't wear a suit. For Ukrainians, it is a show of solidarity, which conveys their fight to the rest of the world.

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Former Polish PM Morawiecki faces prison over alleged abuse of power

Mateusz Morawiecki, who led Poland's Law and Justice (PiS) government, was charged with “abuse of power and failure to perform official duties,” which could lead to up to three years in prison.

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European leaders visit Trump following revised Ukraine commitments

Polish President Andrzej Duda will meet with Donald Trump on Saturday, French President Emmanuel Macron will be in DC on Monday, while UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to be in the US on Thursday.

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US Defence Secretary praises Poland as 'model NATO ally'

US Defense Secretary Peter Hegseth has lauded Poland as a "model NATO ally” in his first visit to Warsaw on Friday, where he met with President Andrzej Duda and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz.

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Poland and Ukraine organise exhumations of WWII-era victims

Officials hope the exhumations will improve Polish-Ukrainian relations which have been clouded by disagreement over the history of the Volhynia massacres.

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Pope Francis to young Ukrainians: ‘Carry the spirit of your homeland’

In a video conference with 250 young Ukrainians from Kyiv and around the world, Pope Francis listened to their testimonies, and urged them to embrace patriotism, dialogue, and forgiveness.

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Poland welcomes first birth since IVF policy change

In 2024, the Polish government reversed a 2015 decision to slash public funding for IVF treatment. The first baby was born as a result of the policy change on Wednesday.

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What’s at stake in Poland’s upcoming presidential elections?

May's vote will, to a large extent, determine whether Prime Minister Donald Tusk's coalition government can implement its agenda.

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Poland and Ukraine agree to exhume WW2 Volhynia massacre victims

The massacre of around 100,000 Polish civilians by a Ukrainian paramilitary force had long soured diplomatic relations between the otherwise close allies.

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Poland inaugurates EU Council presidency

An opening gala was held at the National Theatre in Warsaw as Poland inaugurated its six-month presidency of the Council of the European Union, which it assumed on 1 January 2025.

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Polish farmers protest ahead of EU presidency Gala

On the eve of the inauguration gala for the Polish Presidency of the EU, Polish farmers descended on the capital Warsaw to protest against European policies affecting the farming sector.

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Poland kicks off presidency of EU Council with an eye on security

Poland has taken over the presidency of the Council of the European Union for six months, following Hungary's controversial tenure.

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