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Poland signs €44B EU defence loan to boost military

Poland on Friday became the first country to sign a loan agreement with the European Commission aimed at funding the modernisation of its armed forces and defence industry, under which it will receive nearly €44 billion ($52 billion).

08 May 2026-16:46
Sikorski says Poland could overlook Fico’s Moscow visit if aid issue resolved

Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski said Warsaw could take a more flexible view of Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico’s planned visit to Russia if Slovakia agrees to unblock assistance to Ukraine.

07 May 2026-13:37
300-hectare blaze prompts Poland to step up firefighting efforts

Emergency services have intensified efforts to control a massive forest fire near Poland’s border with Ukraine, deploying hundreds of firefighters, police, and soldiers, while strong winds and thick smoke hinder operations that have already claimed the life of a pilot.

06 May 2026-22:26
Polish president sets up council for a new constitution draft

Polish President Karol Nawrocki has established a council to draft proposals for a new constitution, fulfilling a promise he made upon taking office last year.

04 May 2026-18:12
Poland plans joint drone production with Ukraine

Poland is planning to expand defense cooperation with Ukraine, including joint drone production and testing military equipment in real combat conditions, according to the Polish Deputy Defense Minister Cezary Tomczyk.

29 Apr 2026-13:59
Finland joins hosting boycott over World Aquatics decision on Russia

Finland will not host international championships while World Aquatics allows athletes from Russia and Belarus to compete, joining ‌Norway and Poland as tensions grow between several Nordic countries and swimming's global governing body.

25 Apr 2026-21:49
France and Poland to simulate strikes on Russia in joint drills

France and Poland are preparing for joint military exercises that will simulate strikes on targets within Russian territory. A notable aspect of these drills is the inclusion of a French nuclear deterrence element, marking what analysts view as a new phase in security cooperation between the two nations.

24 Apr 2026-18:47
Tauron to supply McDonald’s Poland with hydropower

Tauron has signed a series of power purchase agreements (PPAs) with McDonald’s Polska, ensuring that hydropower will be a key source of energy for the restaurant chain’s operations until 2030.

21 Apr 2026-20:14
100,000-year-old teeth reveal secrets of Neanderthal migration across Europe

A groundbreaking genetic analysis of nine Neanderthal teeth found in Stajnia Cave, Poland, is providing a new look into how ancient hominins moved and lived across the European continent.

21 Apr 2026-10:21
Azerbaijan joins international rail summit in Astana

Azerbaijani representatives have taken part in the 14th meeting of the Conference of General Directors of the Organisation for Cooperation of Railways (OSJD), held in Astana to mark the body’s 70th anniversary.

20 Apr 2026-16:15