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Explore the queer history of the Eastern Bloc in Edinburgh

Recentring the historical narrative on queer figures, this exhibition delves into the archives of one of the region's first LGBTQ+ magazines.

Poland

Champions League referees detained after allegedly stealing road sign

The Polish Football Federation said it will terminate the contracts of both referees if the claims are confirmed.

Europe Decoded

Euroviews. EU politicians should stop mulling cooperation with the far right

Right now, by drawing a red line against any future deals with the far right, President von der Leyen can make one of the most decisive steps to ensure the EU stands firm for all Europeans, Barbara Skrobol writes.

Poland

Poland signs deal for Apache helicopters to boost national security

Poland's defence ministry will purchase the helicopters from Boeing and General Electric.

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WATCH: Steinmeier asks for forgiveness 80 years after Warsaw Uprising

During the 80th anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising, German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier sought forgiveness from Poles, attributing wartime atrocities to German nationalism, imperialism, and racism.

Poland

Poland tells Hungary to 'join a union with Putin' in diplomatic row

While most European countries firmly back Ukraine, Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is seen as having comparatively close ties to Russia, prompting a war of words with Poland.

Poland

21 people in hospital in Poland with suspected chlorine poisoning

Rescue services were alerted to chlorine poisoning at one of Warsaw's swimming pools.

World News

80 people evacuated as unexploded WWII missile found in Poland

The explosive device is known for its large field of fire, with military officials set a safety zone of 1500 meters.

Healthcare

Women's rights groups protest against abortion law in Poland

"We voted for the government that promised us civil unions," a protester said. "We voted for the government that promised us abortion."

Europe News

Right-wing Polish MEP secures chair of EU committee

A knife-edge vote saw the MEP take leadership of the Parliament’s petitions committee, as centrist parties seek to maintain a cordon sanitaire against the far-right.

Europe News

New push to decriminalise abortion defeated in Polish parliament

Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk and his centrist coalition government suffered a bitter defeat on Friday in parliament.

Poland

China-Poland rail connection inaugurated amid EU tariff tensions

China is Poland's second-largest trade partner, while Poland remains a relatively minor market for Beijing.

Ukraine

Poland and Ukraine sign 'unprecedented' military agreement

The Ukrainian leader met with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk in Warsaw on Monday to discuss Russia's continuing attacks on Ukraine and further support from NATO.

Culture news

Polish museum opens time capsule – a memento of 1865 Wrocław

The time capsule was discovered in the mid-1990s, but was left untouched for decades. Inside, a letter and a newspaper offer a snapshot of life in 1865.

Europe News

David Lammy says commitment to Ukraine 'is ironclad'

On his second day in the job, Lammy is on a whirlwind tour of 'key partner' countries Germany, Poland and Sweden where continued support for Ukraine was high on the agenda.

Tech News

Poland and Slovakia fail to appoint online platform regulators

The Commission started an infringement procedure back in April.

Lithuania

Poland and Lithuania call for EU and NATO help for border defence

The latest remarks on border protection come in the face of the threat posed by Russia's war in Ukraine.

Europe News

Poland's Law and Justice chooses Meloni over Orbán in EU Parliament

Poland's Law and Justice (PiS) had been courted by Hungary's Viktor Orbán to join his brand new "Patriots for Europe" alliance.

Europe News

Tusk: Germany should take responsibility for Poland's border

The meeting was the first of its kind in six years as Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk attempts to mend ties with his German counterpart.

World News

Flooding and landslides continue to pummel parts of Europe

Scientists attribute the latest extreme weather events to climate change driven by human activity.