Poland

Country Poland
Capital Warsaw
Continent Europe
Currency Złoty(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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Kremlin Backs Merkel’s Claim That Poland and Baltics Blocked Talks With Putin - The Moscow TimesKremlin Backs Merkel’s Claim That Poland and Baltics Blocked Talks With Putin  The Moscow Times

‘Don’t DICTATE Our….’: Poland Shifts TONE On Ukrainians Amid Fears Of All-Out WAR With Russia - Times of India‘Don’t DICTATE Our….’: Poland Shifts TONE On Ukrainians Amid Fears Of All-Out WAR With Russia  Times of India

Hunt on for foreign tourists: Goa eyes new markets, targets Poland and Central Asia - Business TodayHunt on for foreign tourists: Goa eyes new markets, targets Poland and Central Asia  Business Today

Tusk says extraditing Nord Stream suspect to Germany is 'not in Poland's interest' - Euronews.comTusk says extraditing Nord Stream suspect to Germany is 'not in Poland's interest'  Euronews.com

Gaining sight: Poland’s investment in space-based ISR - The International Institute for Strategic StudiesGaining sight: Poland’s investment in space-based ISR  The International Institute for Strategic Studies

Poland charges former registry office employee with providing false identities for Russian spies - theweek.inPoland charges former registry office employee with providing false identities for Russian spies  theweek.in

Serbia grabs sole lead in Open, Poland and Germany co-lead in Women’s section -#ETCC2025 - European Chess UnionSerbia grabs sole lead in Open, Poland and Germany co-lead in Women’s section -#ETCC2025  European Chess Union

Poland stocks lower at close of trade; WIG30 down 0.26% - Investing.comPoland stocks lower at close of trade; WIG30 down 0.26%  Investing.com

TOP-5 Best Business Incubators in Poland for Startups - Trade BrainsTOP-5 Best Business Incubators in Poland for Startups  Trade Brains

Number of fully electric passenger vehicles in Poland passes 100,000 - Notes From PolandNumber of fully electric passenger vehicles in Poland passes 100,000  Notes From Poland

Pesa introduces first Regio160 electric train for Poland - rollingstockworld.comPesa introduces first Regio160 electric train for Poland  rollingstockworld.com

Poland Accuses Russia of Unleashing Cyberattacks on Critical Infrastructure - Modern DiplomacyPoland Accuses Russia of Unleashing Cyberattacks on Critical Infrastructure  Modern Diplomacy

Poland's banking sector - still too small to meet economic ambitions? - Euronews.comPoland's banking sector - still too small to meet economic ambitions?  Euronews.com

OX2 delivers seventh wind farm in Poland - EnergyWatchOX2 delivers seventh wind farm in Poland  EnergyWatch

Poland charges gang accused of issuing fake university documents to allow foreigners to enter EU - Notes From PolandPoland charges gang accused of issuing fake university documents to allow foreigners to enter EU  Notes From Poland

Poland says cyberattacks on critical infrastructure rising, blames Russia - ReutersPoland says cyberattacks on critical infrastructure rising, blames Russia  Reuters

Lloyds Engineering Works' share surges 3% following MoU with Poland-based FlyFocus; all you need to know - UpstoxLloyds Engineering Works' share surges 3% following MoU with Poland-based FlyFocus; all you need to know  Upstox

Poland scrambles aircraft after Russia launches strikes on Ukraine - The HinduPoland scrambles aircraft after Russia launches strikes on Ukraine  The Hindu

Poland conferences to address fruit, vegetable, and viticulture - FreshPlazaPoland conferences to address fruit, vegetable, and viticulture  FreshPlaza

Poland to build €70 mln AI factory - TVP WorldPoland to build €70 mln AI factory  TVP World

Poland pushes back on German Nord Stream extradition request - DWPoland pushes back on German Nord Stream extradition request  DW

FILLSY and Meadow set up packaging plant in Poland - Packaging GatewayFILLSY and Meadow set up packaging plant in Poland  Packaging Gateway

Euro Teams: Ukraine take down Serbia in the open, Poland still perfect in the women's - Chess News | ChessBaseEuro Teams: Ukraine take down Serbia in the open, Poland still perfect in the women's  Chess News | ChessBase

Ukraine, Poland Lead European Team Championships At Halfway Point - Chess.comUkraine, Poland Lead European Team Championships At Halfway Point  Chess.com

Poland 1-0 New Zealand (10 Oct, 2025) Final Score - ESPN IndiaPoland 1-0 New Zealand (10 Oct, 2025) Final Score  ESPN India

Poland: A growing hive of bicycle industry activity - Bike EuropePoland: A growing hive of bicycle industry activity  Bike Europe

Poland briefly closes airspace as NATO increases presence in the Baltic Sea - Al JazeeraPoland briefly closes airspace as NATO increases presence in the Baltic Sea  Al Jazeera

Ukraine and Poland take sole lead in European Open and Women’s Team Chess Championships 2025 - European Chess UnionUkraine and Poland take sole lead in European Open and Women’s Team Chess Championships 2025  European Chess Union

How Poland is becoming a Baltic power - Notes From PolandHow Poland is becoming a Baltic power  Notes From Poland

Biomethane can be a catalyst for Poland’s energy transition - ceenergynewsBiomethane can be a catalyst for Poland’s energy transition  ceenergynews

Super strike gives Poland 1-0 win to deny spirited performance by All Whites - Friends of FootballSuper strike gives Poland 1-0 win to deny spirited performance by All Whites  Friends of Football

Polish court rules asylum ban at Belarus border justified and lawful - Notes From PolandPolish court rules asylum ban at Belarus border justified and lawful  Notes From Poland

Poland: Škoda to Equip Wroclaw Trams with Anti-Collision System - railway-news.comPoland: Škoda to Equip Wroclaw Trams with Anti-Collision System  railway-news.com

The only way to stop Russia is by force, Poland’s Foreign Minister Sikorski argues - bne IntelliNewsThe only way to stop Russia is by force, Poland’s Foreign Minister Sikorski argues  bne IntelliNews

Poland deploys air defences as Russia launches new strikes on Ukraine - Al JazeeraPoland deploys air defences as Russia launches new strikes on Ukraine  Al Jazeera

New Zealand’s opponents Poland: 10 things you might want to know - Friends of FootballNew Zealand’s opponents Poland: 10 things you might want to know  Friends of Football

Poland ‘STINGS’ Germany Over Nord Stream ‘Bomber,’ Drags Russia Into NATO’s Internal Fight - Times of IndiaPoland ‘STINGS’ Germany Over Nord Stream ‘Bomber,’ Drags Russia Into NATO’s Internal Fight  Times of India

Digital State: How Poland Became a European Leader in Digitalisation - Warsaw InstituteDigital State: How Poland Became a European Leader in Digitalisation  Warsaw Institute

Poland hit by unprecedented disinformation attack following Russian drone incursion - Le Monde.frPoland hit by unprecedented disinformation attack following Russian drone incursion  Le Monde.fr

Treat Poland, Ukraine like Israel with an offshore weapons procurement program - The HillTreat Poland, Ukraine like Israel with an offshore weapons procurement program  The Hill

Poland scrambles jets again as Russian airstrikes kill 5 in Ukraine - politico.euPoland scrambles jets again as Russian airstrikes kill 5 in Ukraine  politico.eu

Ecowipes starts WLM line at its Nowy Dwór Mazowiecki mill in Poland - PULPAPERnews.comEcowipes starts WLM line at its Nowy Dwór Mazowiecki mill in Poland  PULPAPERnews.com

WATCH: Highlights from All Whites’ friendly international against Poland - Friends of FootballWATCH: Highlights from All Whites’ friendly international against Poland  Friends of Football

Poland's banking sector - still too small to meet economic ambitions? - NewswavPoland's banking sector - still too small to meet economic ambitions?  Newswav

Not in Poland's interest to give Germany Nord Stream suspect, Tusk says - ReutersNot in Poland's interest to give Germany Nord Stream suspect, Tusk says  Reuters

Poland narrowly beat New Zealand in friendly - TVP WorldPoland narrowly beat New Zealand in friendly  TVP World

MPD: Only 40% of the leading CPOs prioritise ultra-rapid charging in Poland - Mobility PortalMPD: Only 40% of the leading CPOs prioritise ultra-rapid charging in Poland  Mobility Portal

Experts say Poland’s anti-blackout package risks failure - TVP WorldExperts say Poland’s anti-blackout package risks failure  TVP World

Why Merkel's Ukraine remarks pleased Russia, angered Poland - DWWhy Merkel's Ukraine remarks pleased Russia, angered Poland  DW

Jennifer Lopez Laughs Off Wardrobe Malfunction In Poland: "Thank God I Had Big Underwear On" - NDTVJennifer Lopez Laughs Off Wardrobe Malfunction In Poland: "Thank God I Had Big Underwear On"  NDTV

Tusk: "not in interest of Poland or justice" to extradite Ukrainian accused of Nord Stream sabotage - Notes From PolandTusk: "not in interest of Poland or justice" to extradite Ukrainian accused of Nord Stream sabotage  Notes From Poland

AmCham HR Committee Meeting: What’s New for Those Employing Foreigners in Poland - FragomenAmCham HR Committee Meeting: What’s New for Those Employing Foreigners in Poland  Fragomen

Banks in Poland provide $20 million for biogas sector - BioEnergy TimesBanks in Poland provide $20 million for biogas sector  BioEnergy Times

Merkel blasted by Baltics, Poland for suggesting they share blame for Russia’s Ukraine invasion - politico.euMerkel blasted by Baltics, Poland for suggesting they share blame for Russia’s Ukraine invasion  politico.eu

EU launches legal action against Poland over lack of climate plan - Notes From PolandEU launches legal action against Poland over lack of climate plan  Notes From Poland

Poland, Lithuania reject Merkel's claim they 'did not support' EU unity on Russia - The Kyiv IndependentPoland, Lithuania reject Merkel's claim they 'did not support' EU unity on Russia  The Kyiv Independent

Poland - Welcome to the United NationsPoland  Welcome to the United Nations

Poland: From communist rule to Eastern Europe’s ‘tiger’ - EL PAÍS EnglishPoland: From communist rule to Eastern Europe’s ‘tiger’  EL PAÍS English

Poland Unexpectedly Cuts Rates in Adjustment to Lower Inflation - Bloomberg.comPoland Unexpectedly Cuts Rates in Adjustment to Lower Inflation  Bloomberg.com

On This Day: Swiatek wins Poland's first major singles title in tennis - upi.comOn This Day: Swiatek wins Poland's first major singles title in tennis  upi.com

Warsaw rejects EU migrant relocation plan, Poland's president tells von der Leyen - EuractivWarsaw rejects EU migrant relocation plan, Poland's president tells von der Leyen  Euractiv

Poland charges former registry employee with spying for Russia - Euronews.comPoland charges former registry employee with spying for Russia  Euronews.com

Poland shares lower at close of trade; WIG30 down 0.26% - Investing.com IndiaPoland shares lower at close of trade; WIG30 down 0.26%  Investing.com India

Poland Becomes Top Importer of Taiwanese Drones, Skirting China - Bloomberg.comPoland Becomes Top Importer of Taiwanese Drones, Skirting China  Bloomberg.com

Poland's banking sector - still too small to meet economic ambitions? - MSNPoland's banking sector - still too small to meet economic ambitions?  MSN

Starting line-ups for international friendly between Poland and New Zealand - Friends of FootballStarting line-ups for international friendly between Poland and New Zealand  Friends of Football

US Senate confirms Thomas Rose as ambassador to Poland - TVP WorldUS Senate confirms Thomas Rose as ambassador to Poland  TVP World

East Front News 66: Poland to Pardon Volunteers fighting for Ukraine, Nordic Cooperation - Defence24.comEast Front News 66: Poland to Pardon Volunteers fighting for Ukraine, Nordic Cooperation  Defence24.com

Ukrainians in Poland contribute more to healthcare than they receive - TVP WorldUkrainians in Poland contribute more to healthcare than they receive  TVP World

Mars, Golden Peaks Capital Launch 100+ Solar Projects in Poland - ESG NewsMars, Golden Peaks Capital Launch 100+ Solar Projects in Poland  ESG News

Poland’s central bank alarmed by rating outlook changes - Investing.com IndiaPoland’s central bank alarmed by rating outlook changes  Investing.com India

Stay in Style: Discover Poland’s Best Hotels Where Design Meets History - MICHELIN GuideStay in Style: Discover Poland’s Best Hotels Where Design Meets History  MICHELIN Guide

Poland reclaims original headstone of WWII leader General Sikorski - TVP WorldPoland reclaims original headstone of WWII leader General Sikorski  TVP World

Warsaw official accused of spying for Russia to face trial - Notes From PolandWarsaw official accused of spying for Russia to face trial  Notes From Poland

Cyber security and regional cooperation: Poland–Ukraine - Defence24.comCyber security and regional cooperation: Poland–Ukraine  Defence24.com

Poland FIFA World Cup Tickets: Poland vs New Zealand, A Historic Football Clash - eticketing.coPoland FIFA World Cup Tickets: Poland vs New Zealand, A Historic Football Clash  eticketing.co

President vows Poland will not accept EU plan to relocate migrants - TVP WorldPresident vows Poland will not accept EU plan to relocate migrants  TVP World

Resolution condemning "genocide" in Gaza submitted to Polish parliament - Notes From PolandResolution condemning "genocide" in Gaza submitted to Polish parliament  Notes From Poland

Poland Embedded Finance Databook Report 2025: Market to Grow by 20.1% to Reach $5.5 Billion this Year - Forecasts to 2030 - ResearchAndMarkets.com - Business WirePoland Embedded Finance Databook Report 2025: Market to Grow by 20.1% to Reach $5.5 Billion this Year - Forecasts to 2030 - ResearchAndMarkets.com  Business Wire

What the Russian drone incursion into Poland means for NATO - ClingendaelWhat the Russian drone incursion into Poland means for NATO  Clingendael

'Dangerous precedent for Europe': Zelenskyy slams Russia's drones in Poland; urges joint response - Times of India'Dangerous precedent for Europe': Zelenskyy slams Russia's drones in Poland; urges joint response  Times of India

Vilomix invests in new premix factory in Poland - Feed StrategyVilomix invests in new premix factory in Poland  Feed Strategy

Brussels refers Poland to top EU court over climate plan - TVP WorldBrussels refers Poland to top EU court over climate plan  TVP World

Poland's foreign minister visits western Ukraine amid mass Russian attack on Kyiv, other cities - The Kyiv IndependentPoland's foreign minister visits western Ukraine amid mass Russian attack on Kyiv, other cities  The Kyiv Independent

How Ukrainian refugees hit a glass ceiling working in Poland - openDemocracyHow Ukrainian refugees hit a glass ceiling working in Poland  openDemocracy

Poland concludes grants for five green hydrogen projects - Kallanish CommoditiesPoland concludes grants for five green hydrogen projects  Kallanish Commodities

Amateur Metal Detectorists in Poland Unearth Ancient Treasure Trove by Accident - Indian Defence ReviewAmateur Metal Detectorists in Poland Unearth Ancient Treasure Trove by Accident  Indian Defence Review

News: NATO Deputy Secretary General visits Poland, 29-Sep.-2025 - NATO - HomepageNews: NATO Deputy Secretary General visits Poland, 29-Sep.-2025  NATO - Homepage

Poland's banking sector - still too small to meet economic ambitions? - MSNPoland's banking sector - still too small to meet economic ambitions?  MSN

STREAM: How to watch All Whites play Poland live and free - Friends of FootballSTREAM: How to watch All Whites play Poland live and free  Friends of Football

US Joins Germany, Italy, South Korea, France, Honduras, And Poland As UK Issues New Travel Advisory Amid Federal Shutdown, Entry Access Challenges And Protests - Travel And Tour WorldUS Joins Germany, Italy, South Korea, France, Honduras, And Poland As UK Issues New Travel Advisory Amid Federal Shutdown, Entry Access Challenges And Protests  Travel And Tour World

Poland’s modern banks face capital squeeze, limiting big-ticket lending — expert - podcasty.polskieradio.plPoland’s modern banks face capital squeeze, limiting big-ticket lending — expert  podcasty.polskieradio.pl

Poland has allocated over €57M to modernize logistics routes in the border regions with Ukraine. - ubn.newsPoland has allocated over €57M to modernize logistics routes in the border regions with Ukraine.  ubn.news

Polish and Latvian medical staff most depressed in Europe, WHO reports - TVP WorldPolish and Latvian medical staff most depressed in Europe, WHO reports  TVP World

US approves $780m sale of Javelin missiles to Poland as Russia threat grows - Al JazeeraUS approves $780m sale of Javelin missiles to Poland as Russia threat grows  Al Jazeera

Poland vs New Zealand: A Historic Football Clash - Azat TVPoland vs New Zealand: A Historic Football Clash  Azat TV

‘It’s tough to take’ — coach Darren Bazeley after All Whites’ loss to Poland - Friends of Football‘It’s tough to take’ — coach Darren Bazeley after All Whites’ loss to Poland  Friends of Football

Huge disinformation wave hit Poland after Russian drone incursion, say experts - TVP WorldHuge disinformation wave hit Poland after Russian drone incursion, say experts  TVP World

Poland-Russia conflict highlights: ‘Here we go,' says Trump on Poland's incursion | World News - Hindustan TimesPoland-Russia conflict highlights: ‘Here we go,' says Trump on Poland's incursion | World News  Hindustan Times

Survey: Support for Ukraine drops in Poland, Romania, but rises in Scandinavia - World Ukrainian CongressSurvey: Support for Ukraine drops in Poland, Romania, but rises in Scandinavia  World Ukrainian Congress