Polish prime minister to hold referendum on EU’s immigration plan Mateusz Morawiecki to ask voters if they want to accept ‘thousands of illegal immigrants’ under the bloc’s proposed new rules The Guardian - UK · Aug 13, 2023
Polish government plans referendum asking if voters want 'thousands of illegal immigrants' Poland’s ruling party wants to ask voters in a referendum if they support accepting “thousands of illegal immigrants from the Middle East and Africa” as part of a European Union relocation plan The Independent UK · Aug 13, 2023
Ukraine accuses Russia of planning ‘false flag’ attack in Belarus to draw Minsk into war Putin’s close ally Lukashenko has vowed not to enter war unless Belarus is attacked by Ukraine The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2023
‘I don’t live in fear’: Poles defiant as Wagner operates near border Many in Poland feel the Russian armed group has few options at its disposal to realistically endanger their security. Al Jazeera · Aug 4, 2023
‘Extremely dangerous’ Wagner fighters seeking to destabilise Nato, Poland warns The mercenaries have been training Belarusian forces close to the Polish border in recent weeks The Independent UK · Aug 3, 2023
Poland and Lithuania say they fear provocations from Russia and Belarus at NATO's eastern flank Polish and Lithuanian leaders have held an urgent meeting in a strategically sensitive area where their NATO nations border Belarus and the Russian territory of Kaliningrad The Independent UK · Aug 3, 2023
Weed growth helping ‘Russia defend against Ukrainian offensive’ Worsening ground conditions are helping Russian forces defend and slow the progress of the Ukrainian counteroffensive, British defence chiefs have said. Evening Standard · Aug 3, 2023
Russia attacks grain port across River Danube from Romania amid Black Sea blockade Erdogan says Putin agrees to visit Turkey as talks continue to restart grain deal The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2023
Nervous NATO nations are beefing up security due to Wagner fighters across their borders in Belarus NATO allies located along the alliance’s eastern front are growing increasingly worried about the presence of Russia-linked Wagner group mercenaries in Belarus The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2023
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 522 These are the main developments as the Russian invasion of Ukraine enters its 522nd day. Al Jazeera · Jul 30, 2023
Wagner mercenaries gather near the Polish border Over 100 mercenaries belonging to the Russian-linked Wagner group in Belarus have moved close to the border with Poland, according to the Polish prime minister. Evening Standard · Jul 29, 2023
Poland raises fears about ‘dangerous’ situation with Wagner troops near border – as it happened Poland has been concerned about the spillover of war on to its territory ever since Russia invaded Ukraine The Guardian - AU · Jul 29, 2023
Wagner mercenaries in Belarus move closer to the Polish border, Poland's prime minister says The Polish prime minister says that over 100 mercenaries belonging to the Russian-linked Wagner group in Belarus have moved close to the border with Poland The Independent UK · Jul 29, 2023
Japan's leader holds security, business talks in Poland on his way to NATO summit The prime ministers of Poland and Japan have held talks on security, Russia’s war on Ukraine and the strengthening of business ties The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2023
The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2023 Poland starts observances of WWII massacres by Ukrainians that have marred neighborly ties Poland's prime minister and Catholic church leaders have begun observances to honor victims of World War II massacres
The Independent UK · Jul 5, 2023 The leaders of Italy and Poland say European Union should focus on stopping migration The prime ministers of Italy and Poland say the European Union should put a priority on stopping illegal migration instead of trying to get the 27 member nations to share responsibility for people who arrive without authorization
Radio France Internationale · Jul 1, 2023 Unrest in France overshadows EU, as summit ends in disagreement over migration Poland and Hungary's refusal to go along with a widely agreed EU revision of asylum rules soured a summit of the bloc's leaders that wrapped up Friday – detracting from unity on other issues including on Ukraine – citing racial unrest in France as an example of unsuccessful migrant integration.
The Independent UK · Jun 29, 2023 Poland vows not to bow to EU migrant rules and threatens to veto any refugee relocation plan Poland’s prime minister says his country will not be forced to accept European Union migration rules
Reuters · Jun 2, 2023 Wildfires spread in eastern Canada, forcing evacuations in coastal Quebec Some 10,000 residents in coastal Quebec were forced to evacuate homes on Friday as wildfires engulf more Canadian provinces, in what is emerging as one of the worst starts to the forest fire season.
Reuters · Jun 1, 2023 Poland slams vote questioning Hungary holding EU presidency Poland rebuked on Thursday the European Parliament backing a resolution that questions Hungary's ability to hold the European Union presidency next year due to concerns about judicial independence.
The Independent UK · Jun 1, 2023 Sunak ‘putting tackling illegal migration top of the agenda’ at European summit The Prime Minister is urging fellow leaders to address the issue at a meeting of the European Political Community in Moldova.
The Independent UK · May 31, 2023 Rishi Sunak to warn illegal migration part of ‘unprecedented threat’ to Europe’s borders PM will also unveil new deal with Bulgaria to crack down on criminal gangs
The Independent UK · May 31, 2023 Illegal migration top of the agenda as Sunak attends European summit The Prime Minister will join fellow leaders in Moldova for a meeting of the European Political Community on Thursday.
The Independent UK · May 24, 2023 Polish ruling party wants commission to investigate Russian influence; critics fear witch hunt Poland’s ruling party is pushing for the creation of a commission which it says would investigate Russian influence in Poland
Reuters · May 16, 2023 Polish child benefit hike could hamper inflation fight, say economists Poland's ruling nationalists are hoping a pledge to increase child benefit payments can help them deliver a third straight election victory this year, but economists warn the move could make fighting inflation harder.