ECJ dismisses Hungary and Poland’s complaints over rule-of-law measure Bloc’s highest court rejects countries’ cases objecting to law tying EU funds to democratic standards The Guardian - UK · Feb 16, 2022
EU’s top court approves linking funds to respect for rule of law in blow to Hungary and Poland European Court of Justice’s ruling could cut billions of euros to member states who flout democratic values The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2022
What time and TV channel is Republic of Ireland v Poland on today? Ireland are back in action in the Pinatar Cup as they face Poland. Irish Mirror · Feb 16, 2022
EU can withhold funds from Hungary, Poland, top court rules The European Union’s highest court rules that the 27-nation bloc can suspend support payments to member states if they breach rule of law principles, and dismissed a challenge by Hungary and Poland The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2022
EU top court paves way to cut billions to Poland and Hungary The European Union's top court on Wednesday cleared the way to cut billions of euros of funds to Poland and Hungary, whose populist rulers the bloc accuses of violating democratic rights. Reuters · Feb 16, 2022
Poland, Hungary turning more authoritarian, rights group says Hungary and Poland are turning increasingly authoritarian, a European rights group said on Tuesday, a day before the European Union's top court rules on whether to cut funding to member states flouting democratic rights and freedoms. Reuters · Feb 15, 2022
U.S. defense secretary heads to Europe for NATO talks, visit troops U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin heads to Brussels on Tuesday for talks with NATO allies and to visit U.S. troops in Poland as Washington remains focused on the risk of a large-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine. Reuters · Feb 15, 2022
WHO: Omicron Threat Remains High in East Europe A new wave of infections from the Omicron variant of the coronavirus is moving towards the east of Europe, the World Health Organization said on Tuesday, urging authorities to improve vaccination and other measures. Over the past two weeks, cases of COVID-19 have more than doubled in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus,… Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 15, 2022
Factbox-Poland and Hungary test EU "cash-for-democracy" powers in court The European Union's top court will rule this week on challenges by Poland and Hungary to a new tool that would cut funding by the 27-nation bloc for members that flout democratic values. Reuters · Feb 15, 2022
Scot who planned to flee stays in Ukraine to show solidarity with mother-in-law Businessman Stuart McKenzie had bags packed for a road trip exit to Poland as Russian troops amass on the border - but mum-in-law Galina wasn't fit for the long trip so the family is staying put Daily Record · Feb 15, 2022
Ferrari 488 Pista Looks Totaled After Crashing Under Highway Guardrail Thankfully, there were no injuries from this frightening crash that happened in Poland. Motor1 · Feb 14, 2022
U.S. defense secretary to visit Belgium, Lithuania, Poland - Pentagon U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin will depart for a trip tomorrow to visit Belgium, Lithuania and Poland, the Pentagon said on Monday. Reuters · Feb 14, 2022
Poland's plan to gift Orban precious document draws scorn Local authorities and officials in central Poland are protesting government plans to gift Hungary a precious, 15th century manuscript in order to highlight the two countries' close ties The Independent UK · Feb 14, 2022
More U.S. F-15 fighter jets land in Poland, says minister An additional eight U.S. F-15 fighter jets landed in Poland on Monday, the Polish defence minister said, amid mounting tensions in eastern Europe after Russia massed troops near its border with Ukraine. Reuters · Feb 14, 2022
Reuters · Feb 14, 2022 Eastern Europe braces for refugees as Russia-Ukraine conflict simmers Countries in Eastern Europe are making preparations for potentially hundreds of thousands of people fleeing Ukraine if the crisis with Russia escalates, with some Polish towns already listing places available and Romania considering refugee camps.
The Independent UK · Feb 14, 2022 Poland prepares to accept Ukrainian refugees in case of war Poland is the largest European Union nation to border Ukraine and the government is making preparations to accept Ukrainian refugees in the event of another Russian attack on that country
Reuters · Feb 14, 2022 Ukrainian veterans in Poland prepare to re-enlist as Russia tensions mount Dmytro Dovzhenko, 40, has been living in Poland with his wife and two children since 2019, running a business handling anything from hairdressing to beauty to food.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 14, 2022 East-Bound Gas Flows via Russian Yamal-Europe Pipeline in Reverse for Ninth Week Gas flows via the Yamal-Europe pipeline, which usually travel west from Russia to Europe, remained in reverse on Monday with volumes in line with last week's levels, data from German network operator Gascade showed. This will be the ninth week the link between Poland and Germany has been operating in…
Al Jazeera · Feb 14, 2022 Latest Ukraine updates: US says Putin increasing military options Ukraine news from February 14: Pentagon says Putin is adding more military force and capability near Ukraine’s borders.
Reuters · Feb 13, 2022 Poland preparing for potential influx of Ukrainian refugees -Interior Minister Poland is preparing for "various scenarios" for a possible influx of refugees if Russia were to attack Ukraine, Interior Minister Mariusz Kaminski said on Sunday.
Axios · Feb 13, 2022 Poland opens border to Americans leaving Ukraine The State Department said on Saturday it encourages U.S. citizens to "depart immediately."
Edinburgh Live · Feb 13, 2022 Edinburgh man and family flee Ukraine after 'credible threat' of war with Russia Stuart McKenzie, wife Lena and the couple's two sons are heading for the border with Poland following the latest heightening of tensions between Ukraine and Russia.
Daily Record · Feb 13, 2022 Scots dad in Ukraine frantically packs bags and flees with young family as Russia tensions rise Stuart McKenzie, wife Lena and the couple's two sons have been forced to leave most of their belongings behind as they travel to Poland in fear of evacuation chaos.
Al Jazeera · Feb 13, 2022 Latest updates: Biden, Zelenskyy agree to pursue diplomacy Two leaders agree in phone call on both carrot and stick in response to Russian military buildup, White House says.
France 24 · Feb 13, 2022 Biden and Zelensky agree on need for ‘diplomacy and deterrence’ during call on Ukraine crisis US President Joe Biden and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky agreed on the need to pursue ‘diplomacy and deterrence’ in response to Russia’s buildup of more than 100,000 troops near Ukraine. Catch up on the day's events as they unfolded on FRANCE 24.