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Venice 2023 review: Agnieszka Holland's 'Green Border'

An emotionally devastating indictment of a continuing EU crisis - and one of Agnieszka Holland's best films.

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Poland said its army will soon be the strongest in Europe. Can it?

Through a series of major arms deals, Poland is set to establish military supremacy in continental Europe - though the high cost of this expansion is a source of concern for some experts.

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170,000 Ukrainian students start a new year at school in Poland

Many face problems with language, integration and displacement.

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Bans on Ukrainian grain should run until end of year: EU Commissioner

The temporary bans on tariff-free Ukrainian cereals should be prolonged until the end of the year, Janusz Wojciechowski, European Commissioner for agriculture, has said in comments that contradict the executive's line.

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Voters in Poland's October general election will face referendum too

Civic groups and the centre-right opposition have attacked the idea of a referendum, which they say is a ruse to focus the general election campaign on the ruling Law and Justice party's key issues.

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Is Russian sabotage behind 20 recent train accidents in Poland?

After more than 20 train accidents occurred across Poland in recent weeks, authorities believe they have figured out who has been disrupting the rail networks.

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Death toll in Polish Legionnaires' outbreak rises to 14

The number of people who have died in Poland from the Legionella bacteria has risen to 14 after it claimed more lives in Rzeszow.

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Poland asks EU Court of Justice to cancel three EU climate policies

The Polish government has filed legal challenges against the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union, claiming that three EU climate policies threaten energy security and fail to protect the wellbeing of citizens.

Health news

11 people die from Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Polish town

An outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease has now killed 11 people in the town of Rzeszow, on the Ukrainian border.

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Tough talk in Poland's election may not be enough to win votes

Attempts to appeal to voters' emotions ahead of elections in Poland may not be enough to win support

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Euroviews. Poland is becoming Washington's gateway for regional energy diplomacy

US energy diplomacy has the unique potential to foster a diversified energy market but also the development of clean and renewable energy not just in Poland but in CEE as a whole, Nathan Alan-Lee writes.

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Poland to hold referendum on accepting migrants as part of EU scheme

Poland's ruling right-wing Law and Justice party (PiS) wants Poles to vote on four key topics, including migration, border security, the retirement age, and the privatisation of state companies.

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Belarus sees more borders to the west closed as tensions rise

Lithuania has closed two of its six border crossings into Belarus, as Latvia and Poland bolster their borders with Russia's ally.

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Why is Poland increasing military presence on its streets?

Some experts say it is all part of a political campaign, others say it is a question of national security.

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Poland: Heat warning as temperatures set to exceed 30°C

Forecast models indicate that a heatwave will persist across much of Poland through this week, with temperatures reaching 30 °C across much of the country.

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Polish government plans referendum to reject illegal immigrants

Provisionally planned for the same day as this October's election, the referendum is a poke in the eye to another EU-wide policy as Warsaw and Brussels clash over Poland's alleged democratic erosion.

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Ukraine war: Poland reinforces Belarus border, Russia makes advances

Poland’s defence minister said Saturday that the country has increased the number of troops protecting its border with Belarus as a deterrent amid “destabilising” actions by its pro-Russian neighbour.

Europe News

Poland & Netherlands among remaining elections across the EU this year

Millions of voters in the European Union will head to the polls before the end of the year with the ballots in Poland and Netherlands likely to be closely watched around the bloc.

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Does the EU want to ban mushroom picking in Poland?

A member of Poland’s ruling party is claiming the EU is trying to ban the “basic freedom” of mushroom picking in the country. Is this another election stunt or are the claims legitimate?

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Poland plans to deploy 10,000 troops on Belarus border

The NATO member has recently warned of the threat posed by Russian Wagner mercenaries based in Belarus.

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