Poles, Czechs vow to protect Slovak airspace as MiGs retired Poland and Czechia have signed an agreement to protect Slovak airspace as Slovakia gives up its old Soviet-made MiG-29 jets The Independent UK · Aug 27, 2022
Slovakia's neighbours to patrol its skies, freeing MiG jets for Ukraine Slovakia signed a deal on Saturday under which fellow NATO states the Czech Republic and Poland will police its skies as Bratislava withdraws its Soviet-made MiG-29s from service, potentially freeing up the old jets to send to Ukraine. Reuters · Aug 27, 2022
In Poland, where coal is king, homeowners queue for days to buy fuel In Poland's late summer heat, dozens of cars and trucks line up at the Lubelski Wegiel Bogdanka coal mine, as householders fearful of winter shortages wait for days and nights to stock up on heating fuel in queues reminiscent of communist times. Reuters · Aug 27, 2022
South Korea, Poland sign $5.8 billion tank, howitzer contract Two South Korean companies have signed a $5.76 billion contract with Poland to export tanks and howitzers, Seoul's arms procurement agency said on Saturday, after Warsaw agreed to ramp up arms imports amid tensions with Russia. Reuters · Aug 27, 2022
Champions League ticket rush as Celtic rivals Shakhtar Donetsk 'amazed' by huge Polish support The Hoops side made the journey to Poland to take on the Ukraine side amid the continuing conflict with Russia. Daily Record · Aug 27, 2022
Poland Striker Milik Joins Juventus on Loan from Marseille Poland striker Arkadiusz Milik has joined Juventus on a one-year loan from Ligue 1 side Olympique Marseille, the Serie A club said on Friday. Juventus said the deal included an option to buy for seven million euros ($6.98 million), payable in three years, with further performance-related add-ons worth two million… Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 26, 2022
Flight passenger shares video of terrifying moment plane window cracks TikTok user Tristan was on flying a Poland Airlines flight from Warsaw to New York when the incident occurred. Daily Record · Aug 26, 2022
Horrifying moment plane window CRACKS in middle of flight as passengers scream in panic A window on a Poland Airlines flight to New York cracked suddenly with footage showing the cracks emerge and the the three people in the row quickly rush from their seats Daily Mirror · Aug 26, 2022
Poland says WWII grave destroyed by Russian ally Belarus Poland’s Foreign Ministry accuses Minsk of razing a memorial containing the remains of anti-communist soldiers. Al Jazeera · Aug 25, 2022
Who will need ETIAS and when it will come into force for travellers as plans delayed People who are set to travel from the UK to one of 26 Schengen countries, which includes the likes of France, Spain, Greece and Poland, will need to apply for a ETIAS permit. Edinburgh Live · Aug 24, 2022
Poland begins to dismantle Soviet-era monument Poland has started demolishing a memorial to Soviet Red Army soldiers The Independent UK · Aug 24, 2022
3D Printed Skull Saves Baby Born With Exposed Brain Polish tech company Sygnis have now revealed their part in the medical innovation, which occurred earlier this year. Zenger · Aug 24, 2022
Commentary: Putin’s war in Ukraine is making shameful history for Russia once again Tuesday marked an uncomfortable anniversary for Russian President Vladimir Putin. On that day in 1939, Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union entered into a partnership that paved the way for war just one week later. Defending Soviet dictator Josef Stalin’s decision to formally collaborate with Adolf Hitler to secretly carve… Chicago Tribune · Aug 24, 2022
Trans community in Poland braces for political attacks as election nears Rightwing fight against ‘LGBT ideology’ switches focus to transgender people as homophobia recedes The Guardian - UK · Aug 24, 2022
The Walrus · Aug 23, 2022 How a Century of Turmoil in Russia and Ukraine Shaped My Family Since 1917, my kin have fled and returned, only to leave again. Will Putin’s war stop us from ever going back?
The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2022 Poland pushing legislation to protect polluted Oder River Poland's government is introducing urgent legislation to protect the Oder River and prevent further catastrophes like the current pollution and massive die-off of fish
Reuters · Aug 23, 2022 Six months into the war, Ukrainian refugee agonises about returning Tatiana Afanasieva dreams of returning to Ukraine from her life of exile in Poland, but even though her neighbours back home in Kryvyi Rih tell her Russian shelling there has stopped, she is too afraid.
Reuters · Aug 23, 2022 Baltic states, Poland and Finland could ban Russian tourists, says Lithuania European Union members Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Finland, which all share a border with Russia, may stop Russian tourists from entering their countries if the EU does not enact a union-wide ban, Lithuania's foreign minister said on Tuesday.
The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2022 Germany: No single cause for massive Oder River fish die-off Germany says several substances seem to have contributed to a massive fish die-off in the Oder River that forms much of the country’s border with Poland
Wales Online · Aug 22, 2022 European Championships 2022: Laura Muir on why her 1500m title defence was the 'hardest race' she's ever run Muir, 29, clocked a red-hot time of 4:01.08 to finish 1.48s clear of Ireland’s Ciara Mageean - who ran a bold race to seal silver – and Poland's Sofia Ennaoui in front of a bumper crowd at Munich's 1972 Olympic Stadium
The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2022 'Time stopped': Ukrainians long to go home as war drags on As Russia’s war against Ukraine reaches the sixth-month mark, many refugees are coming to the bitter realization that they will not be returning home soon
Wales Online · Aug 21, 2022 'We're so thankful.....to not feel like a refugee' - smiles and joy as Ukrainian mums and their children enjoy special party in Cardiff Mothers shares her journey of living in Wales after fleeing from Ukraine
Daily Mirror · Aug 20, 2022 Sir Lewis Hamilton sends gifts to Ukrainian refugee boy who dreams of being an F1 driver Racing driver Sir Lewis Hamilton sent a signed cap, replica helmet and note from his Mercedes F1 teammates to eight-year-old Roman, who braved missile attacks in Ukraine before escaping to Poland
Reuters · Aug 20, 2022 Fear for future after mass die-off of fish in Poland's Oder river As thousands of dead fish neared the banks of the Oder River in the village of Widuchowa in western Poland on Aug. 11, local people realised an ecological disaster that started in late July in the country's south-west was heading towards the Baltic Sea.
Sports Illustrated · Aug 19, 2022 Iga Swiatek Rips Tennis Balls Used for Women’s U.S. Open The 21-year-old noted that she isn’t able to purchase the type of balls back in her home country of Poland, making it difficult to prepare for the Grand Slam tournament.