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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Poland - Wikipedia
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Netherlands to station 300 soldiers and two Patriot systems in Poland - Notes From PolandNetherlands to station 300 soldiers and two Patriot systems in Poland  Notes From Poland

Poland’s President Uses Veto to Block Key Green Energy Bill - MintPoland’s President Uses Veto to Block Key Green Energy Bill  Mint

Netherlands sending 300 troops, Patriot missile systems to Poland - Al JazeeraNetherlands sending 300 troops, Patriot missile systems to Poland  Al Jazeera

Poland to become European hub for K2 tank production, S. Korean media report - TVP WorldPoland to become European hub for K2 tank production, S. Korean media report  TVP World

Poland Accuses Moscow Of 'Provocation' After Russian Drone Breaches Airspace, Explodes In Field - News18Poland Accuses Moscow Of 'Provocation' After Russian Drone Breaches Airspace, Explodes In Field  News18

Poland Slams Russian 'Provocation' After Drone Blast - The Moscow TimesPoland Slams Russian 'Provocation' After Drone Blast  The Moscow Times

BOOM! NATO Nation PANICS As Drone Crash Sparks Explosion, Huge Crater | SECRET ATTACK On Poland? - The Times of IndiaBOOM! NATO Nation PANICS As Drone Crash Sparks Explosion, Huge Crater | SECRET ATTACK On Poland?  The Times of India

Poland Plans to Raise Tax Rate Paid by Banks - The Wall Street JournalPoland Plans to Raise Tax Rate Paid by Banks  The Wall Street Journal

South Korea’s KHNP Has Withdrawn From Poland Nuclear Projects, Say Reports - NucNetSouth Korea’s KHNP Has Withdrawn From Poland Nuclear Projects, Say Reports  NucNet

Netherlands to send Patriot air defense systems to Poland, Polish minister says - Al Arabiya EnglishNetherlands to send Patriot air defense systems to Poland, Polish minister says  Al Arabiya English

Poland says its airspace was not violated during Russian strikes on Ukraine - ThePrintPoland says its airspace was not violated during Russian strikes on Ukraine  ThePrint

Russia's Shahed drone hits Poland? Warsaw accuses Moscow of 'provoking Nato countries' after overnight drone explosion - WIONRussia's Shahed drone hits Poland? Warsaw accuses Moscow of 'provoking Nato countries' after overnight drone explosion  WION

Poland’s LOT Airlines Hits New Heights with Record-Breaking Month in July 2025 - Travel And Tour WorldPoland’s LOT Airlines Hits New Heights with Record-Breaking Month in July 2025  Travel And Tour World

Poland plans to increase corporate income tax for banks - ReutersPoland plans to increase corporate income tax for banks  Reuters

The fourth partition of Poland: Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact, 86 years on - TVP WorldThe fourth partition of Poland: Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact, 86 years on  TVP World

As Europe faces down Russia, Poland is becoming the weakest link - Financial TimesAs Europe faces down Russia, Poland is becoming the weakest link  Financial Times

Russian military drone crashes and explodes in eastern Poland, defence minister says - Euronews.comRussian military drone crashes and explodes in eastern Poland, defence minister says  Euronews.com

R.Power to sell 440MW ready-to-build PV portfolio in Poland - PV TechR.Power to sell 440MW ready-to-build PV portfolio in Poland  PV Tech

I'd never heard of the 'Venice of Poland' before I visited. Now, it's the one European city I recommend to everyone. - Business InsiderI'd never heard of the 'Venice of Poland' before I visited. Now, it's the one European city I recommend to everyone.  Business Insider

Netherlands to deploy Patriot air and missile defence systems in Poland to protect NATO and support Ukraine - Defence Industry EuropeNetherlands to deploy Patriot air and missile defence systems in Poland to protect NATO and support Ukraine  Defence Industry Europe

Polish army believes drone that exploded in eastern Poland was launched from Russia – as it happened - The GuardianPolish army believes drone that exploded in eastern Poland was launched from Russia – as it happened  The Guardian

Poland condemns Israel’s approval of new West Bank settlement plan - Notes From PolandPoland condemns Israel’s approval of new West Bank settlement plan  Notes From Poland

Will Poland and Europe miss out on crypto due to over regulation? - Euronews.comWill Poland and Europe miss out on crypto due to over regulation?  Euronews.com

Poland is not working on tax on interest from banks' required reserves, ministry says - ReutersPoland is not working on tax on interest from banks' required reserves, ministry says  Reuters

South Korean firm withdraws from nuclear plant project in Poland - Notes From PolandSouth Korean firm withdraws from nuclear plant project in Poland  Notes From Poland

Warsaw says explosion in eastern Poland likely caused by drone - Notes From PolandWarsaw says explosion in eastern Poland likely caused by drone  Notes From Poland

Poland slides in new international ranking with seven universities among top 1,000 - Notes From PolandPoland slides in new international ranking with seven universities among top 1,000  Notes From Poland

Russian drone fell in eastern Poland, Warsaw says - ReutersRussian drone fell in eastern Poland, Warsaw says  Reuters

'Russia once again provokes NATO countries' —Poland says Russian drone crashes near its village - The Kyiv Independent'Russia once again provokes NATO countries' —Poland says Russian drone crashes near its village  The Kyiv Independent

‘Our boys were forced into the enemy army to save loved ones’: the second world war exhibition dividing Poland - The Guardian‘Our boys were forced into the enemy army to save loved ones’: the second world war exhibition dividing Poland  The Guardian

Drone that fell in Poland probably came from direction of Belarus, prosecutor says - ReutersDrone that fell in Poland probably came from direction of Belarus, prosecutor says  Reuters

Poland blames Russia for drone crash - politico.euPoland blames Russia for drone crash  politico.eu

Poland Plans to Hike Taxes on Banks, Alcohol in Bid to Control Ballooning Deficit - BloombergPoland Plans to Hike Taxes on Banks, Alcohol in Bid to Control Ballooning Deficit  Bloomberg

Gamescom: How is Poland's games industry faring? - DWGamescom: How is Poland's games industry faring?  DW

In Poland, thousands of young people are spending their 'vacation with the army' - Le Monde.frIn Poland, thousands of young people are spending their 'vacation with the army'  Le Monde.fr

Putin’s Ukraine Missile Blitz Rattles NATO; ‘Spooked’ Poland Scrambles Jets As Trump Meets Zelensky - The Times of IndiaPutin’s Ukraine Missile Blitz Rattles NATO; ‘Spooked’ Poland Scrambles Jets As Trump Meets Zelensky  The Times of India

Netherlands to send Patriot air defence systems to Poland, Polish minister says - ReutersNetherlands to send Patriot air defence systems to Poland, Polish minister says  Reuters

Mystery Drone Explodes in Poland, Just Miles From Warsaw—Russian Shahed Suspected - UNITED24 MediaMystery Drone Explodes in Poland, Just Miles From Warsaw—Russian Shahed Suspected  UNITED24 Media

Chennai meets Poland in a cross-cultural choral performance - Indulge ExpressChennai meets Poland in a cross-cultural choral performance  Indulge Express

Poland’s Bank Tax Plan Spotlights Budget Risks, Sinks Stocks - BloombergPoland’s Bank Tax Plan Spotlights Budget Risks, Sinks Stocks  Bloomberg

Can Poland protect itself from Russian drones? - eurotopics.netCan Poland protect itself from Russian drones?  eurotopics.net

Boskalis Kicks Off Baltica 2 Boulder Clearance Work Offshore Poland - OffshoreWIND.bizBoskalis Kicks Off Baltica 2 Boulder Clearance Work Offshore Poland  OffshoreWIND.biz

Poland tops UEFA coefficient ranking in 2025/26 - TVP WorldPoland tops UEFA coefficient ranking in 2025/26  TVP World

President Nawrocki dispels concerns about Poland's absence at Washington meeting on Ukraine - Notes From PolandPresident Nawrocki dispels concerns about Poland's absence at Washington meeting on Ukraine  Notes From Poland

GRAW Wins Major Contract for Automated Track Inspection in Poland - Railway-NewsGRAW Wins Major Contract for Automated Track Inspection in Poland  Railway-News

LOT Polish Airlines sets passenger record in July - TVP WorldLOT Polish Airlines sets passenger record in July  TVP World

Contract signed for exploration geothermal drilling in Nowy Dwór Mazowiecki, Poland - ThinkGeoEnergyContract signed for exploration geothermal drilling in Nowy Dwór Mazowiecki, Poland  ThinkGeoEnergy

Polish opposition deputy leader indicted over disclosure of classified military plans - Notes From PolandPolish opposition deputy leader indicted over disclosure of classified military plans  Notes From Poland

War in Ukraine: Poland calls drone crash in country's east a Russian provocation - France 24War in Ukraine: Poland calls drone crash in country's east a Russian provocation  France 24

Poland is the new Croatia for Czech tourists - DWPoland is the new Croatia for Czech tourists  DW

Poland says air defenses didn't detect a Russian drone entering its airspace, and that it only realized in the morning - Business InsiderPoland says air defenses didn't detect a Russian drone entering its airspace, and that it only realized in the morning  Business Insider

?Polarised Poland: On politics, the Presidential election results - The Hindu?Polarised Poland: On politics, the Presidential election results  The Hindu

Poland’s JSW extends production license for Borynia deposit until 2042 - GMK CenterPoland’s JSW extends production license for Borynia deposit until 2042  GMK Center

Polish officials say crashed drone is Russian 'provocation' - DWPolish officials say crashed drone is Russian 'provocation'  DW

Poland calls a drone crash in the country's east a Russian provocation amid peace talks - ABC NewsPoland calls a drone crash in the country's east a Russian provocation amid peace talks  ABC News

Poland’s President Uses Veto to Block Key Green Energy Bill - BloombergPoland’s President Uses Veto to Block Key Green Energy Bill  Bloomberg

Poland 'strongly' opposes Israel's controversial settlement plan in occupied West Bank - Anadolu AjansiPoland 'strongly' opposes Israel's controversial settlement plan in occupied West Bank  Anadolu Ajansi

Unknown object explodes in cornfield in eastern Poland - TVP WorldUnknown object explodes in cornfield in eastern Poland  TVP World

Poland’s new president vetoes bill loosening wind turbine law, freezing energy prices - Notes From PolandPoland’s new president vetoes bill loosening wind turbine law, freezing energy prices  Notes From Poland

European leaders have prepared joint statement on Alaska talks, says Poland's Tusk - The HinduEuropean leaders have prepared joint statement on Alaska talks, says Poland's Tusk  The Hindu

SkyShowtime launches with Netia in Poland - TelecompaperSkyShowtime launches with Netia in Poland  Telecompaper

Russian drone crashes in Polish field; Warsaw protests airspace violation and plans formal complaint - Fox NewsRussian drone crashes in Polish field; Warsaw protests airspace violation and plans formal complaint  Fox News

Ukraine’s Foreign Trade Diversifies in First Half of 2025 - Odessa JournalUkraine’s Foreign Trade Diversifies in First Half of 2025  Odessa Journal

Poland crucial to Ukraine’s security, says former envoy [VIDEO] - TVP WorldPoland crucial to Ukraine’s security, says former envoy [VIDEO]  TVP World

Development Co-operation Profiles: Poland - OECDDevelopment Co-operation Profiles: Poland  OECD

An unidentified flying object has crashed and exploded in Poland’s east - PBSAn unidentified flying object has crashed and exploded in Poland’s east  PBS

Poland’s economy gains momentum as services thrive - ING ThinkPoland’s economy gains momentum as services thrive  ING Think

Netherlands to Supply Two Patriot Air Defense Systems to Poland - BloombergNetherlands to Supply Two Patriot Air Defense Systems to Poland  Bloomberg

Poland stocks higher at close of trade; WIG30 up 1.25% - Investing.comPoland stocks higher at close of trade; WIG30 up 1.25%  Investing.com

Poland plans to increase corporate income tax for banks-PAP - TradingViewPoland plans to increase corporate income tax for banks-PAP  TradingView

Why a new ‘iron curtain’ is being built across Europe. This time it’s to keep Russia out - The ConversationWhy a new ‘iron curtain’ is being built across Europe. This time it’s to keep Russia out  The Conversation

Germany Joins Austria, France, Poland, Denmark, Netherlands, Italy, Sweden And More In Extending Travel Border Controls Across The Schengen Area Until March 2026: New Updates You Need To Know - Travel And Tour WorldGermany Joins Austria, France, Poland, Denmark, Netherlands, Italy, Sweden And More In Extending Travel Border Controls Across The Schengen Area Until March 2026: New Updates You Need To Know  Travel And Tour World

‘Peddling a false narrative’: Soviet-era monuments fade from Poland’s landscape - TVP World‘Peddling a false narrative’: Soviet-era monuments fade from Poland’s landscape  TVP World

No Pole on show at Washington talks—but why? - TVP WorldNo Pole on show at Washington talks—but why?  TVP World

POLAND PROVIDES ALL THE HYPE - Your Sports NetworkPOLAND PROVIDES ALL THE HYPE  Your Sports Network

Missionaries, prophets, guides: Women’s pilgrimage to Poland’s Piekary Shrine - Vatican NewsMissionaries, prophets, guides: Women’s pilgrimage to Poland’s Piekary Shrine  Vatican News

Flying object that crashed in Poland was a Russian drone, Polish officials say - CBS NewsFlying object that crashed in Poland was a Russian drone, Polish officials say  CBS News

Poland's Fiscal and Political Turmoil: Is Now the Time to Hedge or Exit? - AInvestPoland's Fiscal and Political Turmoil: Is Now the Time to Hedge or Exit?  AInvest

Poland – At a crossroads of ideologies - Al JazeeraPoland – At a crossroads of ideologies  Al Jazeera

Democracy Digest: Russia Accused of Provocation After Drone Explodes in Poland - Balkan InsightDemocracy Digest: Russia Accused of Provocation After Drone Explodes in Poland  Balkan Insight

Poland is deporting Ukrainians after Max Korzh’s concert in Warsaw. - ?????Poland is deporting Ukrainians after Max Korzh’s concert in Warsaw.  ?????

NATO chief comments on Russian drone explosion in Poland - RBC-UkraineNATO chief comments on Russian drone explosion in Poland  RBC-Ukraine

Poland signs $3.8 billion deal to upgrade F-16 fighter jets - ReutersPoland signs $3.8 billion deal to upgrade F-16 fighter jets  Reuters

Poland’s F-16s Are About To Become Much More Potent - The War ZonePoland’s F-16s Are About To Become Much More Potent  The War Zone

News - Neanderthal Tool Workshop Uncovered in Poland - Archaeology MagazineNews - Neanderthal Tool Workshop Uncovered in Poland  Archaeology Magazine

‘We are scapegoats’: The rise of anti-migrant anger in Poland - Al Jazeera‘We are scapegoats’: The rise of anti-migrant anger in Poland  Al Jazeera

Poland’s PGE launches tender for 400MW/800MWh BESS - Energy-Storage.NewsPoland’s PGE launches tender for 400MW/800MWh BESS  Energy-Storage.News

Video. Monument taken down in Poland under communist symbols law - Euronews.comVideo. Monument taken down in Poland under communist symbols law  Euronews.com

China Launches 18-Day Arctic Express Containership Route To Europe With Stops in UK, Germany, Poland - High North NewsChina Launches 18-Day Arctic Express Containership Route To Europe With Stops in UK, Germany, Poland  High North News

Unidentified object crashes and explodes in Polish village near Ukraine border - AeroTimeUnidentified object crashes and explodes in Polish village near Ukraine border  AeroTime

Poland should strengthen the public finances and continue improving healthcare, says OECD - OECDPoland should strengthen the public finances and continue improving healthcare, says OECD  OECD

EuroBasket co-hosts Poland reveal final roster - fiba.basketballEuroBasket co-hosts Poland reveal final roster  fiba.basketball

Poland foiled cyberattack on big city's water supply, deputy PM says - ReutersPoland foiled cyberattack on big city's water supply, deputy PM says  Reuters

Poland awards $3.8 billion F-16 modernization deal to US - Defense NewsPoland awards $3.8 billion F-16 modernization deal to US  Defense News

Poland rocked by anti-immigration protests as demographics evolve - InfoMigrantsPoland rocked by anti-immigration protests as demographics evolve  InfoMigrants

Poland’s Eastern Shield needs stronger counter-UAS - Defence24.comPoland’s Eastern Shield needs stronger counter-UAS  Defence24.com

Poland will complete the construction of a training ground for Ukrainian troops in 2025. - ?????Poland will complete the construction of a training ground for Ukrainian troops in 2025.  ?????

Businesses appeal to Poland's president to sign wind farm bill - Renewables NowBusinesses appeal to Poland's president to sign wind farm bill  Renewables Now

Nawrocki and Tusk’s split exposes Poland's foreign policy fault lines [VIDEO] - TVP WorldNawrocki and Tusk’s split exposes Poland's foreign policy fault lines [VIDEO]  TVP World

A huge forest shelter complex for endangered bats planned for southern Poland - TVP WorldA huge forest shelter complex for endangered bats planned for southern Poland  TVP World

Belarusian man charged in Poland over alleged arson plot for foreign intelligence services - Notes From PolandBelarusian man charged in Poland over alleged arson plot for foreign intelligence services  Notes From Poland

Poland says Russian drone crash is a ‘provocation’ - UK Defence JournalPoland says Russian drone crash is a ‘provocation’  UK Defence Journal