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Poland in talks with Ukraine over trucker border crossing dispute

Polish truckers are in talks with Ukrainian officials over unregulated border crossings that they say have affected their business since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Travel News

Polish street cat beloved by tourists rehomed after too many treats

Gacek the cat first rose to fame in 2020 after being featured in a video that has since amassed over five million views.

Healthcare

Poland’s pro-EU coalition introduces bill aimed at legalising abortion

One of the parties of the coalition now in control of Poland's parliament has tabled bills to begin legalising abortion up to the 12 weeks of pregnancy.

Poland

Poland’s parliament meets for first time since October election

The Polish parliament is holding its first meeting since the country's October elections, as two opposing camps are claiming victory and aspiring to form the government.

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Ukraine

Ukraine says trucker queues are building up at Poland border

Kyiv said on Thursday queues were growing at its border with Poland, where Polish truckers blocked crossings for a fourth day over what they see as unfair competition from Ukrainian firms.

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Poland's 'Silicon Forest' is shaking up the future of food and health

In partnership with Podlaskie Region

The Podlaskie region of northeastern Poland is best known for its natural beauty, dairy farming, and vast expanse of forest including Europe’s last ancient forest. It is also growing an innovative agriculture, food and health technology sector.

Poland

Polish solider shoots Syrian refugee after 'tripping' - reports

Prosecutors have called the incident on the Belarus border an "unfortunate accident".

Poland

Poland: Truckers protest against unfair competition from Ukraine

Polish truck drivers are protesting against what they see as unfair competition from their Ukrainian colleagues. The EU scrapped entry permits to help Ukraine, following the beginning of Russia's war.

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Augmented reality, AI and robotics: Discover Poland's 'Silicon Forest'

In partnership with Podlaskie Region

The wooded region of Podlaskie in northeastern Poland is proving to be fertile ground for technology and innovation. We speak to the companies and graduates at the heart of this unlikely tech hub.

Europe News

Tusk vows to bring Poland back to 'European stage' on Brussels trip

In his first visit to Brussels since the parliamentary elections, Donald Tusk vowed to bring Poland back to the "European stage" and unlock over €35 billion in COVID-19 recovery funds.

Poland

Polish opposition groups make Tusk their candidate for prime minister

The leaders of Poland's opposition parties announced that Donald Tusk is their candidate to be prime minister.

Economy

What will Poland’s new government mean for the EU economy?

As President Andrzej Duda opens consultations with party leaders to form a new government, here's how the opposition's majority in the Polish parliament will affect the EU's sixth-largest economy - as well as the bloc itself.

World News

Poland in the process of forming a new government

With no party winning an overall majority in a poll that saw a record turnout, the shape of the next government could come down to negotiatons.

Europe News

State of the Union: Polish election victory amid Middle East chaos

The sudden eruption of violence in the Middle East has once again laid bare the divisions within the European Union over this decades-long conflict.

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Podlaskie aims to become an investment and innovation hub

In partnership with Podlaskie Region

From wood and construction to the agri-food sector, the Polish region of Podlaskie has ambitious plans to become a hub for international investment and innovation.

Poland

Euroviews. Young voters' turnout in Poland showed it's 'No country for Old Men'

Despite PiS winning the election, Sunday’s vote produced an electoral victory for the opposition spurred on by younger voters, Tom Junes writes.

Poland

Final results show scale of pro-EU opposition victory in Poland

Although Sunday night's preliminary results painted an accurate picture, the election commission unveiled the final vote counts on Wednesday.

Poland

Poland's PiS predicted to lose majority to Tusk's Civic Coalition

Poland's ruling Law and Justice party (PiS) is predicted to lose its majority to the Civic Coalition lead by former European Council president Donald Tusk.

Green News

EU to push for deal on phasing out fossil fuels at COP28

The 27-member bloc has now agreed its negotiating position ahead of the UN climate conference in Dubai.

Poland

Five things we know so far about Poland's election results

The incumbent right-wing conservative Law and Justice party might have won the most seats in parliament, but likely doesn't have enough allies to form a government.

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