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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.

Poland

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.

Lithuania

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.

Poland

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.

Poland

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.

World News

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.

Poland

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?

Poland

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.

World News

Locals living near old Polish mines worry about sinkholes

The area around the town of Trzebinia has seen 20 sinkholes appear in the past two years and locals feel government is not doing enough to help.

Poland

Under the shadow of war, Poland sets election date

Campaigns begin as anxieties in Poland are rising over the presence of Russian Wagner mercenaries near the border.

Belarus

Belarus is trying to provoke neighbours, says exiled opposition leader

Warsaw has beefed-up security along the Poland-Belarus border after it reported Belarusian combat helicopter units and Wagner mercenaries relocating closer towards Polish territory.

Lithuania

Fears grow of Russian provocation on Poland and Lithuania borders

“Our borders have stopped various hybrid attacks for years," said Poland's PM Mateusz Morawiecki.

Earth News

Poland turns to EU in row with Germany over illegal waste claims

A fire at a Polish landfill site has brought attention to the county's waste management policies and claims that waste is being illegally brought in from Germany.

Poland

Diplomatic spat after Poland calls Ukraine ‘ungrateful’

The eastern flank of the European Union — particularly Poland — continues to play a crucial role in helping Ukraine fight against Russia’s invasion. A recent diplomatic squabble over grain imports, compounded by historical issues, puts the once stable footing at risk.

Ukraine

Russia starts drills in Baltic Sea, as Ukrainian grain facilities hit

All the latest news from the war in Ukraine.

Portugal

Sirens wail throughout Poland to mark the Warsaw Uprising

At five o'clock sharp, Poland paid homage to the heroes of the Warsaw Uprising.

Ukraine

Wagner troops could 'cut off' Baltic states from NATO, warns expert

Some NATO states "are naturally worried that... Wagner could cause trouble," he told Euronews. "It's a watch this space moment."

Poland

Wagner exercises in Belarus a provocation, says Poland

A Wagner mercenary military exercise in Belarus has triggered warnings from Poland that Russia is deliberately trying to destabilise the border region