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US authorizes $10.5bn Patriot missile sale to Poland
Nov 18, 2017 03:09The US State Department has authorized the sale of $10.5 billion in Patriot missile systems to Poland, the linchpin of the NATO military alliance’s Eastern frontier against Russia.
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Polish doctors protest against government
Oct 25, 2017 11:29Polish doctors on Wednesday doubled down on their call for a health budget increase by striking in the southern city of Krakow after finding the government's promises insufficient.
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EU takes action against Poland over judiciary reform
Jul 29, 2017 09:44The European Union says it has launched legal action against Poland's right-wing government over a new law it fears will undermine the independence of the country's common courts.
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EU warns Poland of action against court reforms
Jul 26, 2017 12:30The EU will "immediately" take steps to halt Poland's voting rights in the bloc if it pushes through with controversial reforms of the country's top court, European Commission vice president Frans Timmermans said Wednesday.
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Huge rallies held in Poland over Supreme Court law
Jul 21, 2017 09:27Thousands of people have rallied in Poland’s capital of Warsaw and other cities across the country to protest the ruling party’s contentious bid to restructure the judiciary.
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EU threatens Poland with sanctions over court reform
Jul 19, 2017 16:47The EU warned Poland's right-wing government Wednesday to suspend controversial court reforms or risk unprecedented sanctions, sharply escalating a standoff with Warsaw.
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Thousands evacuated in Poland to remove WWII bomb
Jul 09, 2017 08:47Thousands of people were evacuated in eastern Poland on Sunday after a huge World War II bomb was found during construction work there.
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US agrees to sell Patriot missile defense systems to Poland: Ministry
Jul 06, 2017 09:06The United States has agreed to provide Poland with surface-to-air Patriot missile systems, as the eastern European country hosts US President Donald Trump ahead of a G20 summit of world leaders in Germany.
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Poland plans to double military spending
Jun 16, 2017 08:40Poland plans to nearly double its military spending in an attempt to be able to defend itself “alone if necessary” against potential foreign invasion.
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Poland, Ukraine seeking independence from Russian gas
Jun 06, 2017 15:13Poland and Ukraine say they are taking steps toward developing a regional gas hub that would end Central and Eastern Europe's dependence on Russian supplies and keep prices in line with European standards.