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Romania election: George Simion and Nicusor Dan face off in tense run-off

The election result could reshape the direction of the pro-EU and NATO member nation bordering war-torn Ukraine.

Al Jazeera · May 18, 2025

Polish presidential vote tests whether PM's European vision is Trump-proof

Poles were voting on Sunday in a presidential election that will decide whether Warsaw follows the pro-European path set by Prime Minister Donald Tusk, or take a step towards bringing back the nationalist admirers of US President Donald Trump.

Radio France Internationale · May 18, 2025

Poland Votes In Tight Election As Europe Watches

Poles vote on Sunday in a tight presidential election that will be decisive for the future of the country's centrist government as well as for abortion and LGBTQ rights.

International Business Times · May 18, 2025

War of the worms: Polish politicians give each other a mouthful over edible insects

Polish voters were given food for thought on Friday, as politicians from the two main parties traded accusations that the other side planned to push meat-loving citizens into eating worms ahead of elections this autumn.

Reuters · Mar 3, 2023

Warsaw mayor has COVID-19, again. Calls for preventive plan

The mayor of Poland's capital, Warsaw, says he has COVID-19

The Independent UK · Jul 15, 2022

The big exodus of Ukrainian refugees isn't an accident – it's part of Putin's plan to destabilize Europe

More than 6.3 million Ukrainians have fled their country since Russia first invaded in late February 2022.

The Conversation · May 24, 2022

Warsaw mayor asks for more support, coordination on Ukraine refugees

The international community and Poland's government need to coordinate better and provide more support directly to local governments and charities helping Ukrainian refugees in Poland, Warsaw's mayor said on Thursday.

Reuters · Apr 21, 2022

Ukraine war refugees top 5 million as assault intensifies

The U.N. refugee agency says more than 5 million refugees have fled Ukraine since Russian troops invaded the country

The Independent UK · Apr 20, 2022

Warsaw takes over Russia-built compound to give to Ukraine

The mayor of Warsaw says a disputed compound administered by Russia’s diplomatic mission is being taken over by the city and will be made available to the Ukrainian community

The Independent UK · Apr 11, 2022

Russian ambassador accuses Poland of seizing diplomatic property

Russia's ambassador to Poland on Monday accused the Polish authorities of seizing Russian diplomatic property in Warsaw as the two countries' already fraught relations have soured further over Moscow's military campaign in Ukraine.

Reuters · Apr 11, 2022