In Poland, a Syrian fights for life after falling off border wall Like many refugees before him, Mohammad fled Belarus on April 7, but a tragic accident has left him in a coma. Al Jazeera · Apr 17, 2023
EU temporary protection permits to Ukrainians drop in February The number of temporary protection status permits issued to Ukrainians in the European Union dropped in most member states in February, the bloc's statistics institute Eurostat said on Monday. Reuters · Apr 17, 2023
EU investigates after 3 countries ban Ukraine grain imports Slovakia has become the third European Union country to ban food imports from Ukraine The Independent UK · Apr 17, 2023
Bristol It consultancy Symec acquired by US tech firm TRG Mobile tech specialist Symec has bases in Emersons Green and Poland Birmingham Post · Apr 17, 2023
Slovakia joins Poland, Hungary in banning imports of Ukrainian grain Slovakia's government on Monday approved a ban on imports of Ukrainian grain and other food products, following similar moves by Poland and Hungary. The news came after US Ambassador to Russia Lynne Tracy said she had made a first visit in jail to Evan Gershkovich, a Wall Street Journal reporter… France 24 · Apr 17, 2023
Slovakia joins Poland and Hungary in halting Ukraine grain imports EU and Kyiv condemn unilateral bans that aim to protect local farmers amid glut and price crash The Guardian - UK · Apr 17, 2023
US ready to lend Poland $4 billion for nuclear energy plan A project to develop some 20 small nuclear power reactors in Poland is moving forward, with a cooperation agreement between the Polish energy giant PKN ORLEN and two U.S. government financial institutions The Independent UK · Apr 17, 2023
EU to discuss Ukraine grain ban this week - official European Union member countries' envoys in Brussels will discuss this week a move by Poland and Hungary to ban grain and other food imports from Ukraine, a senior EU official said on Monday. Reuters · Apr 17, 2023
Ukraine grain import bans mount as Kyiv seeks transit deal Slovakia on Monday joined Poland and Hungary in banning grain imports from Ukraine as even Kyiv's staunchest allies come under domestic pressure to shield their agriculture markets. Reuters · Apr 17, 2023
Russia-Ukraine war live: Kyiv’s forces in ‘unprecedented’ bloody battles in Bakhmut – as it happened Intense fighting in middle of eastern city as Russia claims advances; Sloviansk death toll rises to 11 while Russian shelling also kills two in Kherson The Guardian - AU · Apr 16, 2023
EU warns against unilateral steps after Poland, Hungary ban Ukrainian grain Unilateral action on trade by European Union member states is unacceptable, the bloc's executive said on Sunday, after Poland and Hungary announced bans on grain and other food imports from Ukraine to protect their local agricultural sectors. Reuters · Apr 16, 2023
Hungary and Poland provide model for Israel’s assault on judiciary Benjamin Netanyahu’s actions remind many of first steps taken by ‘illiberal’ governments in Budapest and Warsaw The Guardian - UK · Apr 16, 2023
The Welsh village where everyone spoke Polish that's about to disappear A once thriving community for those who fought fascism in Europe its numbers have dwindled over the decades Wales Online · Apr 16, 2023
Hungary, Poland block Ukrainian farm imports as accord falters Hungary joined Poland in announcing a halt in Ukrainian agricultural imports, saying that duty-free imports from its neighbor in the face of Russia’s invasion are putting Hungarian farmers at risk. Tribune News Service · Apr 15, 2023
The Independent UK · Apr 15, 2023 Poland prohibits food imports from Ukraine to soothe farmers Poland’s government says it has decided to temporarily prohibit grain and other food imports from Ukraine
Reuters · Apr 14, 2023 China accuses Poland of meddling in its affairs after PM's Taiwan comments China on Friday hit back at comments by the Polish prime minister that linked the war in Ukraine to a possible Chinese attack on Taiwan, accusing him of interfering in its internal affairs.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 14, 2023 The shunned Polish communist heroine who sailed solo around the world New book charts life of Krystyna Chojnowska-Liskiewicz, feted then cold-shouldered as first woman to make the voyage alone
Daily Record · Apr 14, 2023 Dumfries Running Club's Lisa Finlay wins silver medal at World Masters Athletics Championships Lisa finished second in the W50 category of the half marathon in Poland
Edinburgh Live · Apr 13, 2023 Savvy mum spends just £16 jetting off on 48-hour holidays all across Europe The mum makes sure to rigorously plan the jam-packed holidays – and always ensures she is back in time for her night shift as a receptionist at a mental health hospital.
Reuters · Apr 13, 2023 Germany allows Poland to export old fighter jets to Ukraine Germany has approved Poland's request to export five old MiG-29 fighter jets to bolster Ukraine's air power against the Russian invasion, the German defence ministry said on Thursday.
Reuters · Apr 13, 2023 Poland skeptical on French hopes for Russia, Ukraine talks Poland is skeptical about French attempts to organise talks between Ukraine and Russia, the Polish foreign minister said on Thursday.
Reuters · Apr 12, 2023 Poland aims to set up Abrams tank service centre for Europe Poland aims to become the service centre for U.S.-made Abrams tanks in Europe, Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki said on Wednesday during a visit to the United States.
The Independent UK · Apr 12, 2023 Poland to test quality of Ukraine grain amid farmer protests Poland’s new agriculture minister has vowed to introduce quality controls on the massive inflow of grain from Ukraine and to ensure its efficient transport abroad
Reuters · Apr 12, 2023 Ukraine farmers say protests in EU over Ukrainian grain are political Protests by European farmers are political and shipments of Ukrainian grain are not reducing the profitability of their business, Ukrainian food producers' union UAC said on Wednesday.
Daily Mirror · Apr 11, 2023 WWII POW's boots that he wore in captivity are restored on Repair Shop John William Britton was captured by the Nazis at the start of World War II in Norway. Later in those sturdy boots he was forced to march for miles across Germany and parts of Poland