Poland

Polish police arrest over 300 during violent far-right rally

Nov 12, 2020 08:24

Police detained more than 300 people after clashes with far-right supporters marching through Warsaw in defiance of pandemic restrictions, the force said on Thursday.
Poland fines Russia’s Gazprom to please US: Moscow

Oct 09, 2020 11:48

Russia has denounced Poland’s “unprecedented” move in imposing a hefty fine on the country’s energy giant Gazprom, describing Warsaw’s decision as a move to please the United States, which is upset over the firm’s construction of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline that would take Russia’s gas to Germany.
Pompeo inks deal for US troop move from Germany to Poland

Aug 16, 2020 03:55

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Saturday sealed a defense cooperation deal with Polish officials that will pave the way for the redeployment of American troops from Germany to Poland.
US to have permanent military presence in Poland as defense pact agreed

Aug 01, 2020 04:22

The United States and Poland have agreed for the US to deploy at least 1,000 additional American troops and have a permanent military presence in the European country.
Duda wins Poland presidential election in boost for planned judicial reforms

Jul 13, 2020 09:50

Poland’s incumbent Andrzej Duda has narrowly won the presidential election, paving the way for the ruling Law and Justice (PiS) party to push ahead with its controversial judicial reforms at the parliament.
Polish incumbent wins first round of presidential vote - exit poll

Jun 29, 2020 02:35

Incumbent Andrzej Duda won the most votes in the first round of the Polish presidential election on Sunday (June 28), an exit poll showed, setting the stage for a tight run-off vote that may shape Poland's relations with the European Union for years to come.
Poland: One dead, 20 hurt in Warsaw bus crash

Jun 25, 2020 11:09

One person was killed and five seriously injured in Poland’s capital, Warsaw on Thursday when a city bus crashed down several metres from a flyover, officials said.
Countries move to evacuate, restrict citizens after Iran’s missile attacks on US bases in Iraq

Jan 08, 2020 06:24

Countries have been warning their citizens to prepare for evacuation from and avoid traveling to Iraq, following retaliatory missile attacks by Iran against two US military bases in the Arab country.
Poland summons Russian ambassador over Putin WWII remarks

Dec 28, 2019 05:43

Poland has summoned the Russian ambassador to express its "strong objection" over remarks made by President Vladimir Putin, who blamed the country for the outbreak of World War II.
Iran’s Zarif meets polish FM, Iraqi top security official in Doha

Dec 15, 2019 05:00

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif held talks with his Polish counterpart, Jacek Czaputowicz, and Iraqi National Security Adviser Falih Al Fayyadh in the Qatari capital of Doha.