Poland

Country Poland
Capital Warsaw
Continent Europe
Currency ZÅ‚oty(PLN)
Languages Polish & Kashubian

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Introduction

Poland is an ancient nation that was conceived near the middle of the 10th century. Its golden age occurred in the 16th century. During the following century, the strengthening of the gentry and internal disorders weakened the nation. In a series of agreements between 1772 and 1795, Russia, Prussia, and Austria partitioned Poland amongst themselves. Poland regained its independence in 1918 only to be overrun by Germany and the Soviet Union in World War II. It became a Soviet satellite state following the war, but its government was comparatively tolerant and progressive. Labor turmoil in 1980 led to the formation of the independent trade union "Solidarity" that over time became a political force and by 1990 had swept parliamentary elections and the presidency. A "shock therapy" program during the early 1990s enabled the country to transform its economy into one of the most robust in Central Europe, but Poland still faces the lingering challenges of high unemployment, underdeveloped and dilapidated infrastructure, and a poor rural underclass. Solidarity suffered a major defeat in the 2001 parliamentary elections when it failed to elect a single deputy to the lower house of Parliament, and the new leaders of the Solidarity Trade Union subsequently pledged to reduce the Trade Union's political role. Poland joined NATO in 1999 and the European Union in 2004. With its transformation to a democratic, market-oriented country largely completed, Poland is an increasingly active member of Euro-Atlantic organizations.

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Poland - Wikipedia
Poland - CIA World Fact Book
Poland - BBC
Poland - National Geographic
Poland - Timeline - BBC

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Government and opposition blame each other after Poland gets only 0.4% of EU ammo spending - Notes From PolandGovernment and opposition blame each other after Poland gets only 0.4% of EU ammo spending  Notes From Poland

IOM Poland Integration Snapshot - Private Accommodation Needs and Challenges (March 18th, 2024) - Poland - ReliefWebIOM Poland Integration Snapshot - Private Accommodation Needs and Challenges (March 18th, 2024) - Poland  ReliefWeb

Google techie from Poland says Bengaluru Uber driver made him, friend get off cab: 'We were abused' - MoneycontrolGoogle techie from Poland says Bengaluru Uber driver made him, friend get off cab: 'We were abused'  Moneycontrol

Poland detains 4 Ukrainian journalists reporting at the border - Committee to Protect JournalistsPoland detains 4 Ukrainian journalists reporting at the border  Committee to Protect Journalists

34th spokesperson of Chinese Foreign Ministry makes public appearance, used to work in Denmark and Poland - Global Times34th spokesperson of Chinese Foreign Ministry makes public appearance, used to work in Denmark and Poland  Global Times

Poland prepping ‘lunar hopper’ to parkour through Moon’s rough terrain - Interesting EngineeringPoland prepping ‘lunar hopper’ to parkour through Moon’s rough terrain  Interesting Engineering

Poland’s LPP Bounces Back From Hindenburg’s Russia Claims - BloombergPoland’s LPP Bounces Back From Hindenburg’s Russia Claims  Bloomberg

Former Poland president Lech Walesa calls for unity to build a better world - Gulf NewsFormer Poland president Lech Walesa calls for unity to build a better world  Gulf News

Poland's right-wing leader questioned over Pegasus spyware - The HinduPoland's right-wing leader questioned over Pegasus spyware  The Hindu

Polish government wants to release 20000 prisoners from overcrowded jails - Notes From PolandPolish government wants to release 20000 prisoners from overcrowded jails  Notes From Poland

France joins Poland's push to curb Ukrainian imports - POLITICO EuropeFrance joins Poland's push to curb Ukrainian imports  POLITICO Europe

Secretary General thanks President Duda for Poland's contributions following 25 years of NATO membership - NATO HQSecretary General thanks President Duda for Poland's contributions following 25 years of NATO membership  NATO HQ

Football: Poland begins training ahead of playoff match with Estonia - TVP WorldFootball: Poland begins training ahead of playoff match with Estonia  TVP World

Pegasus affair in Poland: Jaroslaw Kaczynski blasts 'imaginary reality' - Le MondePegasus affair in Poland: Jaroslaw Kaczynski blasts 'imaginary reality'  Le Monde

Poland's LOT to choose between Embraer and Airbus for delivery of 84 planes - ReutersPoland's LOT to choose between Embraer and Airbus for delivery of 84 planes  Reuters

‘Alarm bells are ringing’: Poland’s president says NATO must urgently ramp up defense spending - CNBC‘Alarm bells are ringing’: Poland’s president says NATO must urgently ramp up defense spending  CNBC

Inside Poland's Dynamic Startup Scene: Your Personal Cheat Sheet - The RecursiveInside Poland's Dynamic Startup Scene: Your Personal Cheat Sheet  The Recursive

Vantage | Why Poland has fired 50 of its ambassadors from across the world - FirstpostVantage | Why Poland has fired 50 of its ambassadors from across the world  Firstpost

Leaders of Germany, France, Poland meet to mend rifts over Ukraine war - Al Jazeera EnglishLeaders of Germany, France, Poland meet to mend rifts over Ukraine war  Al Jazeera English

Germany, France, Poland seek unity on Ukraine support - DW (English)Germany, France, Poland seek unity on Ukraine support  DW (English)

Poland recalls 50 ambassadors appointed by former rightwing government - The GuardianPoland recalls 50 ambassadors appointed by former rightwing government  The Guardian

Finland, Germany, Ireland, Japan, Poland, South Korea added to US-led spyware agreement - The Record from Recorded Future NewsFinland, Germany, Ireland, Japan, Poland, South Korea added to US-led spyware agreement  The Record from Recorded Future News

Poland and Germany to launch armoured vehicles coalition for Ukraine in late March - Ukrainska PravdaPoland and Germany to launch armoured vehicles coalition for Ukraine in late March  Ukrainska Pravda

UNHCR Poland Fact Sheet, February 2024 - Poland - ReliefWebUNHCR Poland Fact Sheet, February 2024 - Poland  ReliefWeb

Poland, Germany to tighten military cooperation - TVP WorldPoland, Germany to tighten military cooperation  TVP World

Minister advocates for four–day working week in Poland - TVP WorldMinister advocates for four–day working week in Poland  TVP World

Inforegio - Poland's efforts to restore rule of law pave the way for accessing up to €137 billion in EU funds - European CommissionInforegio - Poland's efforts to restore rule of law pave the way for accessing up to €137 billion in EU funds  European Commission

September 1, 1939: The Invasion of Poland - The CollectorSeptember 1, 1939: The Invasion of Poland  The Collector

Less talk, more ammo, says Poland's Tusk ahead of Macron, Scholz meeting - POLITICO EuropeLess talk, more ammo, says Poland's Tusk ahead of Macron, Scholz meeting  POLITICO Europe

Poland to audit state funding for religious groups - "in particular Catholic church" - under former government - Notes From PolandPoland to audit state funding for religious groups - "in particular Catholic church" - under former government  Notes From Poland

NATO Accession Anniversary for Czechia, Hungary, and Poland - United States Department of State - Department of StateNATO Accession Anniversary for Czechia, Hungary, and Poland - United States Department of State  Department of State

Germany, France and Poland pledge to buy weapons for Ukraine using frozen Russian assets - Notes From PolandGermany, France and Poland pledge to buy weapons for Ukraine using frozen Russian assets  Notes From Poland

Gaz-System to acquire Gas Storage Poland from Orlen - Offshore TechnologyGaz-System to acquire Gas Storage Poland from Orlen  Offshore Technology

Saab signs major contract for Carl-Gustaf with Poland - SaabSaab signs major contract for Carl-Gustaf with Poland  Saab

Truecaller executive from Poland on India trip with mother: 'On-time Vande Bharat debunked... - MoneycontrolTruecaller executive from Poland on India trip with mother: 'On-time Vande Bharat debunked...  Moneycontrol

Cell therapy using Tregs in MS headed to Phase 2 trials in Poland - Multiple Sclerosis News TodayCell therapy using Tregs in MS headed to Phase 2 trials in Poland  Multiple Sclerosis News Today

Netherlands defeat Germany for 5th, Belgium relegate Poland - Rugby EuropeNetherlands defeat Germany for 5th, Belgium relegate Poland  Rugby Europe

Police publish stats of foreigners' crimes in Poland - TVP WorldPolice publish stats of foreigners' crimes in Poland  TVP World

Poland to invest US$16 billion in new transmission lines by 2034, supports 45GW of solar PV - PV TechPoland to invest US$16 billion in new transmission lines by 2034, supports 45GW of solar PV  PV Tech

V4C Poland Plus Fund II - EBRDV4C Poland Plus Fund II  EBRD

Warsaw coughs up €30M for bomb shelters with eye on aggressive Putin - POLITICO EuropeWarsaw coughs up €30M for bomb shelters with eye on aggressive Putin  POLITICO Europe

Polish clothing giant LPP sees share price collapse after report alleging "sham" exit from Russia - Notes From PolandPolish clothing giant LPP sees share price collapse after report alleging "sham" exit from Russia  Notes From Poland

Germany, France and Poland vow to procure more weapons for Ukraine in a show of unity - The Associated PressGermany, France and Poland vow to procure more weapons for Ukraine in a show of unity  The Associated Press

Polish government clashes with president over recall of 50 ambassadors - Notes From PolandPolish government clashes with president over recall of 50 ambassadors  Notes From Poland

Poland signs $2.5bn deal with US for air defence system - Notes From PolandPoland signs $2.5bn deal with US for air defence system  Notes From Poland

Poland's LPP Sheds $3 Billion as Hindenburg Alleges Russia Ties - BloombergPoland's LPP Sheds $3 Billion as Hindenburg Alleges Russia Ties  Bloomberg

Poland's pro-EU government to remove 50 ambassadors appointed by the previous administration - The Associated PressPoland's pro-EU government to remove 50 ambassadors appointed by the previous administration  The Associated Press

Poland's new Prime Minister Donald Tusk takes office, ending 8 years of conservative rule - The HinduPoland's new Prime Minister Donald Tusk takes office, ending 8 years of conservative rule  The Hindu

Feb consumer prices in Poland up 2.8% YoY, 0.3% MoM - Fibre2fashion.comFeb consumer prices in Poland up 2.8% YoY, 0.3% MoM  Fibre2fashion.com

Poland to spend $16 billion on power grid by 2034 - ReutersPoland to spend $16 billion on power grid by 2034  Reuters

PM congratulates Excellency Donald Tusk on being elected as PM of Poland - PM IndiaPM congratulates Excellency Donald Tusk on being elected as PM of Poland  PM India

Poland, Romania were first to warn of Russia: Polish official - TVP WorldPoland, Romania were first to warn of Russia: Polish official  TVP World

Polish fashion group's shares plunge on Hindenburg's claims of 'sham' Russian exit - Financial TimesPolish fashion group's shares plunge on Hindenburg's claims of 'sham' Russian exit  Financial Times

Poland's leaders to meet Biden on Russian threat - Financial TimesPoland's leaders to meet Biden on Russian threat  Financial Times

Explainer: What the EU's $149 billion boost means for Poland - ReutersExplainer: What the EU's $149 billion boost means for Poland  Reuters

Poland: Persistent obstruction of Ukrainian journalists' work - IFJ - International Federation of JournalistsPoland: Persistent obstruction of Ukrainian journalists' work - IFJ  International Federation of Journalists

Poland Says Russian Presidential Vote Was 'Not Legal' - Barron'sPoland Says Russian Presidential Vote Was 'Not Legal'  Barron's

Poland: Delays Expected to Launch of Nuclear Power Program - Energy IntelligencePoland: Delays Expected to Launch of Nuclear Power Program  Energy Intelligence

Polish Farmers Block Key Highway Near German Border - BloombergPolish Farmers Block Key Highway Near German Border  Bloomberg

Poland has opened its arms to nearly 1 million Ukrainian refugees, but will they be able to stay for the long term? - The ConversationPoland has opened its arms to nearly 1 million Ukrainian refugees, but will they be able to stay for the long term?  The Conversation

Poland revives ties with Berlin and Paris in push to help Ukraine - bne IntelliNewsPoland revives ties with Berlin and Paris in push to help Ukraine  bne IntelliNews

"This is a secular state": Polish government ends subsidies for religious publications - Notes From Poland"This is a secular state": Polish government ends subsidies for religious publications  Notes From Poland

Q&A Rule of law and EU funds for Poland - European CommissionQ&A Rule of law and EU funds for Poland  European Commission

Poland, Germany to launch ‘coalition of armoured vehicles’ for Ukraine in a week - UkrinformPoland, Germany to launch ‘coalition of armoured vehicles’ for Ukraine in a week  Ukrinform

Russian jamming suspected: RAF plane carrying UK defence secy targeted while returning from Poland - WIONRussian jamming suspected: RAF plane carrying UK defence secy targeted while returning from Poland  WION

Ukraine demands Poland punish protesting farmers for dumping grain - Al Jazeera EnglishUkraine demands Poland punish protesting farmers for dumping grain  Al Jazeera English

Care Access Opens New Clinical Research Site in Warsaw, Poland - Business WireCare Access Opens New Clinical Research Site in Warsaw, Poland  Business Wire

Poland: Lublin's police busts cybercrime ring from Nigeria - TVP WorldPoland: Lublin's police busts cybercrime ring from Nigeria  TVP World

Poland's Tusk says US Republicans may cost 'thousands of lives' over Ukraine vote - ReutersPoland's Tusk says US Republicans may cost 'thousands of lives' over Ukraine vote  Reuters

WATCH: Biden hosts Poland’s president and prime minister at the White House - PBS NewsHourWATCH: Biden hosts Poland’s president and prime minister at the White House  PBS NewsHour

Pegasus probe in Poland reveals unprecedented use of spyware by previous government - Le MondePegasus probe in Poland reveals unprecedented use of spyware by previous government  Le Monde

Still divided? Poland under new management – DW – 03/16/2024 - DW (English)Still divided? Poland under new management – DW – 03/16/2024  DW (English)

Next few months will be crucial for Poland's security: Def Min - TVP WorldNext few months will be crucial for Poland's security: Def Min  TVP World

Ukraine initiates WTO dispute complaints against Hungary, Poland and Slovak Republic - WTO Latest NewsUkraine initiates WTO dispute complaints against Hungary, Poland and Slovak Republic  WTO Latest News

CREW CEO Says Organization Might Expand to Poland - CoStar GroupCREW CEO Says Organization Might Expand to Poland  CoStar Group

Commission endorses Poland's €59.8 billion modified recovery and resilience plan, including a REPowerEU chapter - European CommissionCommission endorses Poland's €59.8 billion modified recovery and resilience plan, including a REPowerEU chapter  European Commission

Biden Lauds Poland's Ukraine Aid, Renews Calls for US Funds - BloombergBiden Lauds Poland's Ukraine Aid, Renews Calls for US Funds  Bloomberg

Is Poland's democratic backsliding over? History shows it takes more than an election - International IDEAIs Poland's democratic backsliding over? History shows it takes more than an election  International IDEA

Court revokes environmental permit for Poland's Turów coal mine - Notes From PolandCourt revokes environmental permit for Poland's Turów coal mine  Notes From Poland

Poland spyware inquiry to quiz former ministers - BBC.comPoland spyware inquiry to quiz former ministers  BBC.com

Spike in DDoS attacks on Polish, allied institutions' websites - TVP WorldSpike in DDoS attacks on Polish, allied institutions' websites  TVP World

Cause of death revealed in fatal Poland explosion - WFMJCause of death revealed in fatal Poland explosion  WFMJ

Poland's Duda Warns Putin Will Attack Others If Russia Wins in Ukraine - BloombergPoland's Duda Warns Putin Will Attack Others If Russia Wins in Ukraine  Bloomberg

NATO Members Fight Each Other As Russia Puts Ukraine On Backfoot? - Hindustan TimesNATO Members Fight Each Other As Russia Puts Ukraine On Backfoot?  Hindustan Times

Liberal Poland is back: the impact on Europe of the 2023 Polish vote - Elcano Royal Institute - Real Instituto ElcanoLiberal Poland is back: the impact on Europe of the 2023 Polish vote - Elcano Royal Institute  Real Instituto Elcano

U.S. MQ-9 Loses Contact With Control Station In Poland, Makes Emergency Landing Near Base - The AviationistU.S. MQ-9 Loses Contact With Control Station In Poland, Makes Emergency Landing Near Base  The Aviationist

Poland country profile - BBC.comPoland country profile  BBC.com

"Cooperation In Cybersecurity, Trade": Top Poland Minister's Pitch To India - NDTV"Cooperation In Cybersecurity, Trade": Top Poland Minister's Pitch To India  NDTV

Poland’s rightwing opposition criticises Tusk’s education shake-up - The GuardianPoland’s rightwing opposition criticises Tusk’s education shake-up  The Guardian

Poland: NATO's Strategic Partner or Pawn? - RealClearDefensePoland: NATO's Strategic Partner or Pawn?  RealClearDefense

France, Germany, Poland to hold talks on Ukraine: Warsaw - The New Indian ExpressFrance, Germany, Poland to hold talks on Ukraine: Warsaw  The New Indian Express

MFA statement on launch of procedure to recall ambassadors - Ministry of Foreign Affairs Republic of Poland - Gov.plMFA statement on launch of procedure to recall ambassadors - Ministry of Foreign Affairs Republic of Poland  Gov.pl

Poland's foreign minister says the presence of NATO troops in Ukraine is 'not unthinkable' - The Associated PressPoland's foreign minister says the presence of NATO troops in Ukraine is 'not unthinkable'  The Associated Press

Zelenskyy invites Poland’s leaders to border to resolve farmers’ protests - Al Jazeera EnglishZelenskyy invites Poland’s leaders to border to resolve farmers’ protests  Al Jazeera English

Spurs' Sochan nearing agreement to play for Team Poland this summer - KENS5.comSpurs' Sochan nearing agreement to play for Team Poland this summer  KENS5.com

The European Commission decides to refer POLAND - European CommissionThe European Commission decides to refer POLAND  European Commission

Vatican announces resignation of Polish bishop due to "negligence in handling sexual abuse" - Notes From PolandVatican announces resignation of Polish bishop due to "negligence in handling sexual abuse"  Notes From Poland

Poland's judiciary was a tool of its government. New leaders are trying to undo that - NPRPoland's judiciary was a tool of its government. New leaders are trying to undo that  NPR

Poland to Sink $16 Billion In Energy Grid to Handle Renewables - OilPrice.comPoland to Sink $16 Billion In Energy Grid to Handle Renewables  OilPrice.com

Poland endorses EC's suggestions to amend Green Deal rules - TVP WorldPoland endorses EC's suggestions to amend Green Deal rules  TVP World