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Poland sees its most violent farmers' protest yet

Numerous EU countries have seen furious protests against the bloc's agricultural policies and the effect of Ukrainian grain imports.

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Poland experiences increase in DDoS attacks from Russia

According to the Polish Cyber Defence Army, Poland is receiving a high number of DDoS attacks that originate from Russia.

World News

Hungary 2024 elections: UN rights chief issues warning

Volker Türk used an annual address to flag growing democratic and societal problems in numerous European countries ahead of a "mega election" year.

Moments

Train food is taken to another level on these tasty European routes

Many central and eastern European railways offer passengers seasonal menus, local products and reasonable prices in their dining cars.

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Over a dozen injured in Poland after car drove into crowd

A car drove into a group of pedestrians at a crossing in Szczecin, injuring at least 19 and including three children.

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French farmers stop traffic on the Champs-Élysées

European Farmers are protesting against national and EU farming rules.

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Euroviews. The latest EU clean air standards update could benefit Poland greatly

The revised Ambient Air Quality Directive is a great tool for the Polish government to swiftly shift from the costly smoggy past to a clear new era, with happier and healthier people in tow, Weronika Michalak

Europe Decoded

Breaking down the €137 billion that Brussels has unfrozen for Poland

The European Commission approved on Thursday the release of up to €137 billion in funds for Poland that had been frozen over rule-of-law concerns. Here's what the big number means – and hides.

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Polish farmers take to streets of Warsaw

Thousands of farmers took to the streets of Poland's capital in the most recent demonstrations opposing food imports from Ukraine and EU agricultural policies.

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Poland extends Ukrainian refugees right to stay until 30 June

Amid concern about reduced aid budgets, humanitarian organisations have joined forces to appeal for continued assistance.

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Polish farmers block major highway in protest against EU regulations

Farmers in Poland on Sunday blocked a major highway leading to Germany in the latest protest against EU regulations and taxes.

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Brussels to unblock €137 billion in EU funds for Poland

The European Commission is preparing to unblock up to €137 billion in cohesion and recovery funds for Poland, which until now has been unable to access the cash over rule-of-law concerns.

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Polish lawmakers OK morning-after pill for ages 15 and over

The move was a first step towards the easing of reproductive law in the country.

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Farmers from 12 EU countries continue to protest agricultural policies

Farmers complain that the EU’s environmental policies, such as the Green Deal, and low-cost imports from third countries which they say don't have to respect such high environmental standards.

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Poland to tighten Belarus border controls in the name of EU security

Poland and Belarus share a 418km border – and a 186km fence separates the two countries at a cost of more than €350 million.

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Zelenskyy asks Brussels to defuse Polish farmer dispute

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called on the European Commission to step in to avoid what he calls "political manipulation" of a dispute between Ukraine and Poland over agricultural imports.

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Court of auditors slams horse-trading with Orbán over rule of law

Brussels efforts to coax back wayward members like Poland and Hungary are far from foolproof, the budget watchdog said.

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Polish farmers block Ukraine's border protesting non-EU imports

Polish farmers blocked border crossings with Ukraine and traffic in Warsaw on Tuesday in protest against the so-called European "Green Deal".

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Poland pitches exit of Article 7 as Brussels hails 'positive dynamic'

Poland pitched on Tuesday a way out of Article 7, the European Union's special procedure to correct rule-of-law violations.

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Poland to investigate alleged use of spyware by last government

Poland's Pegasus and Illegal Surveillance Committee will convene on Monday, amid allegations the previous government spied on political opponents.