Poland

Country in Central Europe

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Poland, officially the Republic of Poland, is a country located in Central Europe. It is divided into 16 administrative provinces, covering an area of 312,696 square kilometres (120,733 sq mi), and has a largely temperate seasonal climate. With a population of nearly 38.5 million people, Poland is the fifth most populous member state of the European Union. Poland's capital and largest metropolis is Warsaw. Other major cities include Kraków, Łódź, Wrocław, Poznań, Gdańsk, and Szczecin.

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COVID-19 recovery fund veto 'could cause employment tragedy in Europe' Hungary and Poland's veto of the bloc's pandemic recovery fund could cause unemployment levels to explode, it's been claimed. View on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:55Published 1 week ago

Poland abortion protests reflect a deep schism in country's society Protests have raged in Poland following a court ruling that imposed a near-total ban on abortion.View on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 06:02Published 2 weeks ago


EU leaders struggle to break budget deadlock amid veto from Poland and Hungary As EU leaders met for a virtual summit, sources said that the videoconference was not the place to discuss such a complicated issue. Credit: Euronews English Duration: 02:50Published 2 weeks ago

Hungary and Poland block EU's COVID-19 recovery package over new rule of law drive Budapest and Warsaw governments are threatening to veto the EU budget and recovery fund over proposals to link access to cash with the respect of the rule of law. Credit: Euronews English Duration: 02:19Published 2 weeks ago

'We will not give up': Weber defiant despite Hungary-Poland veto of EU's €1.8 tr budget package Influential MEP Manfred Weber says the European Parliament will not back down over linking EU cash to respect for rule of law. Credit: Euronews English Duration: 03:54Published 2 weeks ago

'A kindergarten for divers': World's deepest swimming pool opens its doors in Poland The previous record belonged to a 42-metre-deep swimming pool in Italy. The new 'Deepspot' pool in Poland won't hold the record for very long, either. Credit: Euronews English Duration: 01:16Published 2 weeks ago

How does Nanocargo breast cancer technology differ from current therapies? How does Nanocargo breast cancer technology differ from current therapies? Euronews speaks to the doctor behind it in Poland to find out.View on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:03Published 2 weeks ago

New Eco Superyacht Is Covered In Solar Panels A new yacht wears its eco-credentials on its sleeve by being covered in solar panels. The 60 Sunreef Power Eco is a versatile eco-responsible motoryacht offering complete freedom of customisation... Credit: Cover Video STUDIO Duration: 00:48Published 2 weeks ago

Poland, Hungary veto EU's $2 tln recovery plan Poland and Hungary have vetoed the EU's ambitious spending plans, even though they stand to benefit from the funds. Beneath the dispute lie deep differences over the rule of law, and what it means to.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:51Published 2 weeks ago

EU Budget Deadlock, Poland, Hungary oppose linking funding to rule of law Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 07:05Published 3 weeks ago

An LGBT light show isn't enough: Polish activists Several cities in Poland illuminated buildings with rainbow colors on Monday in a gesture of solidarity with the LGBT+ community, but activists called for more support in the face of rising hostility... Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 02:20Published 3 weeks ago

Brussels on course for struggle with Hungary and Poland as first-ever LGBTIQ strategy is unveiled The Commission wants to strengthen legislation on hate crime and hate speech, and the protection of rainbow families.View on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:55Published 3 weeks ago

Poland abortion: Polish women look for help in Germany after terminations all but banned Charities are reporting an increasing number of Polish women calling for help after Poland passed a law putting an almost total ban on terminations.View on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 05:20Published 3 weeks ago

Thousands protest in Poland for abortion rights Rallies come after a court ruled an existing law allowing abortion of damaged foetuses was incompatible with the constitution. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 01:44Published on October 31, 2020

Watch: Thousands of women's rights activists gather to protest Poland's near abortion ban A decision last week by the country's constitutional court banned virtually all abortions, sparking a week of protests.View on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:15Published on October 31, 2020

Drone video shows scale of Poland's abortion protests Drone footage has captured thousands of protesters taking to the streets of Warsaw over the past seven days to protest a court ruling further limited the country's restrictive abortion laws. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:08Published on October 30, 2020

Poland's abortion protests go global Thousands of protesters in cities around the world have gathered in support of Poles who've taken to the streets after a court ruling further limited the country's restrictive abortion laws. Flora.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:43Published on October 30, 2020

Poland's abortion ban: President Andrzej Duda appears to backtrack after a week of protests A recent ruling by the country's constitutional court banned virtually all abortions, sparking a week of protests. View on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:42Published on October 29, 2020

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'This is War': Poland’s battle for abortion People have taken to the streets as the government attempts to ban nearly all abortions. BBC News - Published 1 week ago
Deepest Swimming Pool in the World Opens in Poland If you truly wanna go off the deep end, head for Poland ... which now has bragging rights on pierogies AND the world's deepest swimming and diving pool. The fittingly named Deepspot opened in.. TMZ.com - Published 2 weeks ago

The world's deepest diving pool in Poland Deepspot is a diving pool that goes 45.5m (150ft) down and provides a space for divers to train. BBC News - Published 2 weeks ago
EU faces challenge from three states to Covid budget EU leaders will meet via video, with Hungary and Poland objecting to funds being tied to rule of law. BBC News - Published 2 weeks ago
Wijnaldum winner not enough for Dutch as Italy reach finals Georginio Wijnaldum scores a late winner against Poland but it is not enough to send the Netherlands into the Nations League finals. BBC News - Published 2 weeks ago

EU budget blocked by Hungary and Poland over rule of law issue The two countries object to a clause that links funding with adherence to the rule of law. BBC News - Published 3 weeks ago
Coronavirus: Hungary and Poland see record cases Hungary and Poland are the latest countries to see record cases, as Europe grapples with a second wave. BBC News - Published on October 31, 2020
Poland abortion: Voices of Poles divided over near-total ban Two Polish women give their views after a court ruling prompted seven days of protests. BBC News - Published on October 28, 2020
Poland abortion ruling sparks 'women's strike' Anger over a court's near-total ban continues as the ruling party says there is no turning back. BBC News - Published on October 28, 2020

Poland abortion ruling: Protesters block roads across country Traffic is disrupted in dozens of cities in protests against a court's near-total ban on abortion. BBC News - Published on October 26, 2020
Poland abortion ruling: Protesters disrupt church services Women chant "we are sick of this" as they stage unusual protests inside churches across Poland. BBC News - Published on October 25, 2020
Poland abortion ruling: Police use pepper spray against protesters Pepper spray is used against crowds in Warsaw after Thursday's controversial court ruling. BBC News - Published on October 23, 2020	Poland abortion: Top court to rule on almost total ban Poland has some of Europe's strictest laws, but new proposals could stop abortion for foetal defects. BBC News - Published on October 22, 2020
Kenyan woman breaks half-marathon record Kenya's Peres Jepchirchir breaks her own world record for a women-only half marathon in Gdynia, Poland. BBC News - Published on October 17, 2020	British WW2 Tallboy bomb detonates in Poland Divers attempting to defuse the massive bomb in a canal were outside the danger zone and unharmed. BBC News - Published on October 13, 2020
August Browne: The Nigeria-born man who joined the Polish resistance August Agboola Browne is thought to have been the only black person in the Polish resistance. BBC News - Published on October 2, 2020	Inside Poland’s 'LGBT-free zones' Dozens of Polish towns have declared themselves free of "LGBT ideology". It means difficult choices for gay people living in them. BBC News - Published on September 20, 2020
Janusz Walus: Why far-right Polish football fans idolise a murderer in South Africa Janusz Walus killed anti-apartheid leader Chris Hani in 1993, sparking fears of a racial civil war. BBC News - Published on September 19, 2020	Why Poland is backing opposition in Belarus Warsaw is pushing the EU to take action against Belarus after it cracked down on the opposition. BBC News - Published on September 9, 2020
Stars sign open letter supporting Polish LGBT rights James Norton, Isabelle Huppert, and Margaret Atwood are among the signatories condemning repression. BBC News - Published on August 18, 2020	Pompeo signs deal to redeploy troops from Germany to Poland The agreement, signed in Warsaw, will see some US troops redeployed from Germany to Poland. BBC News - Published on August 15, 2020
Fabio Jakobsen out of coma and in good condition - Tour of Poland Dutch rider Fabio Jakobsen is out of a coma and in a "good" condition, according to the Tour of Poland organisers. BBC News - Published on August 7, 2020	Cyclist Fabio Jakobsen In Coma After Horrific Crash At Tour Of Poland Race Dutch cyclist Fabio Jakobsen nearly lost his life in a horrific crash in a race in Poland this week ... and he's now in a medically-induced coma recovering from serious injuries. Jakobsen was jockeying.. TMZ.com - Published on August 6, 2020
Poland LGBT protests: Three charged with hanging rainbow flags off statues The offences they are charged with are punishable by a fine or up to two years in prison. BBC News - Published on August 5, 2020	Istanbul Convention: Poland to leave European treaty on violence against women Thousands of women have protested against the withdrawal from the Istanbul Convention. BBC News - Published on July 25, 2020
Poland election: Clash of ideals as voters choose head of state The run-off election is seen as a fierce liberal-conservative battle for the country's future. BBC News - Published on July 12, 2020	Duda vs Trzaskowski: The fight for Poland's future One is a Catholic social conservative, the other a pro-LGBT mayor. Who will win on Sunday? BBC News - Published on July 10, 2020
Poland election: The fight for LGBT rights President Andrzej Duda, who is accused of running on an anti-LGBT platform, is seeking re-election on Sunday. BBC News - Published on July 8, 2020	Smuggler used toy bricks to hide £8m UK cocaine haul Marek Wisniewski, from Poland, was found with 80 kgs of cocaine when he was stopped at Dover Port. BBC News - Published on July 3, 2020
Poland presidential election heads for second round - exit poll President Andrzej Duda finishes first but without enough votes to win outright, exit polls indicate. BBC News - Published on June 28, 2020	Poland's clash of values in presidential election If President Andrzej Duda loses, the opposition could force a change in Polish politics. BBC News - Published on June 27, 2020
Polish and U.S. presidents to discuss nuclear energy Polish President Andrzej Duda said on Thursday that he would discuss cooperation with the United States on nuclear energy in talks with President Donald Trump in Washington next week. Reuters - Published on June 18, 2020	Trump to meet with Poland's Duda at White House next week U.S. President Donald Trump will meet with Polish President Andrzej Duda in Washington next week, the first visit by a foreign leader to the White House since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. Reuters - Published on June 17, 2020
Turkey still blocking defence plan for Poland, Baltics, NATO envoys say Turkey continues to block a NATO defence plan for Poland and Baltic states despite a deal last year between Turkey's president and allied leaders, three allied diplomats and a French defence official.. Reuters - Published on June 17, 2020	Polish president may visit U.S. after Trump troop announcement: media Discussions are under way for a possible visit by Polish President Andrzej Duda to Washington, Polish media reported, as Warsaw looks to boost the U.S. military's presence in the former communist.. Reuters - Published on June 17, 2020
Poland's Jewish leaders deplore stigmatisation of LGBT people Jewish community leaders in Warsaw on Tuesday voiced their opposition to the "dehumanising" language they say is being used against LGBT (lesbian, bisexual, gay and transgender) people in Poland's.. Reuters - Published on June 16, 2020	Polish opposition pressures government over medical purchases Poland's opposition demanded answers on Monday over a government deal for medical ventilators to help combat the coronavirus, saying the contract was worth 250 million zlotys ($63.7 million) but the.. Reuters - Published on June 15, 2020
LGBT activists protest at Polish president's campaign rally About a hundred protesters held up banners at an election rally for the Polish president on Monday, after he said over the weekend that LGBT "ideology" was more destructive than communist doctrine,.. Reuters - Published on June 15, 2020	Polish judges complain to ECHR over Supreme Court independence A Polish barrister and two judges have filed complaints against Poland alleging a lack of independence in the country's Supreme Court, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) said on Monday. Reuters - Published on June 15, 2020
Polish president says foreign media took LGBT comments "out of context" Polish President Andrzej Duda on Sunday asked international media to "stop distributing fake news" after extensive coverage of a campaign speech in which he compared what he called LGBT "ideology" to.. Reuters - Published on June 14, 2020	Polish election: Andrzej Duda says LGBT 'ideology' worse than communism The favourite to win Poland's 28 June election denounces gay rights activism as an alien ideology. BBC News - Published on June 14, 2020
Poland and U.S. deny that Fort Trump proposal is bogged down Some members of Poland's government on Friday denied a Reuters report saying talks over a U.S.-Polish defense deal known as Fort Trump were crumbling amid disputes over how to fund the deployment of.. Reuters - Published on June 13, 2020	Poland 'invades' Czech Republic in 'misunderstanding' Poland admits its troops briefly invaded the Czech Republic last month but it was "not deliberate". BBC News - Published on June 13, 2020
Polish president compares 'LGBT ideology' to Soviet indoctrination Poland's president compared LGBT "ideology" to communist doctrine in a campaign speech on Saturday, as LGBT rights become a hotly debated issue ahead of a June 28 presidential election in the staunchly.. Reuters - Published on June 13, 2020	For gay stars of banned condom ad, no let-up in Poland's LGBT rights clampdown For Jakub Kwiecinski, a ban by Poland's public broadcaster on a condom advert featuring him and his husband has come as no surprise, but it does make him uneasy about what targets a government.. Reuters - Published on June 12, 2020
Poland to open EU borders on Saturday, PM says Poland will open its borders with fellow European Union countries on Saturday and allow international flights from next Tuesday, the prime minister said on Wednesday, as the country unfreezes its.. Reuters - Published on June 10, 2020	Polish president says he would ban LGBT teaching in schools President Andrzej Duda vowed on Wednesday to ban teaching about LGBT issues in Poland's schools in an apparent pitch to his conservative base during an increasingly tight race for the June 28.. Reuters - Published on June 10, 2020
Poland seizes three tonnes of cocaine worth $761 million Polish authorities have seized more than three tonnes of cocaine hidden in barrels of frozen pineapple pulp and with a street value of around 3 billion zlotys ($760.9 million), in a record haul for the.. Reuters - Published on June 9, 2020

Poland

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