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Poland’s abortion reforms would leave it an EU outlier, even if passed

Poland’s parliament, Sejm, has voted to ease some of the country’s abortion restrictions, but the changes would leave its laws among the most restrictive in the European Union — and face an uphill battle to become law.

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Man planning to attack Poland's PM arrested

After Poland's police said Sunday they received information about a possible plot to attack Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Defence Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, the Polish interior minister announced the man was arrested.

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Ukrainian suspect arrested after fatal stabbing at Polish abbey

A knife attack at a Catholic abbey in Poland left one person dead and four others injured. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the attack as a "horrific crime" and called for the perpetrator to be held accountable.

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17-year-old detained in Poland over alleged plans for terrorist attack

Polish Justice Minister Waldemar Żurek said the teenager had planned "a mass terrorist attack," including on a school and a mosque.

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Air raid siren sounded for residents of eastern Poland

PM Donald Tusk cites a 'massive explosion' after a Russian strike in western Ukraine near the border.

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Russian drone hits train two km from Polish border, rail operator says

"We are continuing to monitor aerial threats, ensure the smooth running of trains and take every possible measure to ensure the safety of passengers and railway staff," Ukrzaliznytsia said.

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At least 11 killed in Russian attacks on Ukraine as Kyiv strikes Russia's 'shadow fleet'

The strikes hit several regions, with Odesa suffering particularly badly. At the same time, Kyiv is pursuing an operation against Russia's "shadow fleet", aiming to choke off a key source of war funding

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Driver of lorry hit by Polish train refused to break through barriers

Ignoring warnings to break through the barriers a lorry driver first attempted to reverse off a level crossing. The driver's hesitation left his vehcile still on the tracks when a intercity train came through.

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Polish Olympic chief arrested in crypto-linked graft probe

Authorities launched an investigation in April, which prompted most of Poland's sports federations to call for Piesiewicz's resignation.

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Poland to get four Airbus refuelling aircraft by 2030

Poland and Spain plan to jointly buy at least seven Airbus A330 MRTT aircraft for air refuelling and strategic transport, with four due in Poland by 2030 under the SAFE programme.

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Poland: Suspect in food-delivery pranks faces up to 8 years in prison

The 23 year old suspect placed one single order for some 300 pizzas worth €8, 583, used politicians' names and issued threats in delivery notes.

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Poland hit by storms: floods, fallen trees and emergency callouts

Night storms hit residents in many parts of Poland. Firefighters responded over 4,000 times; 12 scout camps were evacuated as a precaution amid floods and power cuts.

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Man in Poland drives tractor onto fresh asphalt, churning up road

The mayor of Gliwice, Katarzyna Kuczyńska-Budka, said that according to estimates by the Municipal Roads Authority, the cost of the damage amounts to around €93,056.

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Poland: goes berry picking, finds traces of Allied plane wreck

An unexpected find while picking berries may shed new light on Świnoujście’s wartime past: debris and RAF-marked parts suggest a WWII aircraft lies buried.

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Polish security services probe Belarusian terror attack warning

Belarusian authorities say an individual was planning an attack targeting the children of a Belarusian activist living in Poland.

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Polish president strips Zelenskyy of Poland's highest state honour

Polish President Karol Nawrocki’s decision to strip Volodymyr Zelenskyy of the Order of the White Eagle has sparked controversy in Ukraine.

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Germany and Poland sign defence deal as European power balance shifts

Poland’s importance as a logistics hub for Ukraine, alongside its growing economy and heavy defence investment, has made it a compelling partner for Germany and other core European countries.

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Trump to send extra 5,000 US troops to Poland

Trump said he had made the decision based on the election of the right-wing Polish President Karol Nawrocki.

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Poland takes Mercosur fight to EU court

Poland has escalated its opposition to the Mercosur trade deal by filing a complaint with the EU’s top court and demanding that the agreement be suspended.

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France and Poland discuss boosted defence ties as US wavers on Europe

One theme Macron has repeatedly come back to is a "European preference" for military procurement to ensure greater independence and self-reliance on the continent.

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