Hegseth’s sudden Poland troops U-turn ‘blindsided’ Pentagon staff IN FULL The Independent UK · May 15
Pentagon ‘blindsided’ as Hegseth scraps deployment of 4,000 US troops to Poland An internal Pentagon email outlined options to punish Nato allies deemed to have not supported Trump’s war in Iran The Independent UK · May 15
Poland makes history with first same-sex marriage registration following EU court ruling In November, the European Union’s highest court ordered Poland to register same-sex marriages that were entered into in other EU countries even if Polish law does not currently permit them. Euronews · May 14
Polish capital makes history with the first same-sex marriage registration Warsaw has registered its first same-sex marriage, following court rulings requiring Poland to recognize such marriages registered abroad The Independent UK · May 14
US cancels planned troop deployment to Poland, Euronews confirms Confirming the development, a senior NATO military official told Euronews that replenishment forces “do not factor into NATO’s deterrence and defence plans.” The move relates to Washington's decision to withdraw 5000 troops from Germany after a feud between President Trump and Chancellor Merz. Euronews · May 14
18 Bronze Age ornaments buried in Poland may reveal long-lost secrets of the Lusatian culture In southeastern Poland, archaeologists have discovered 18 bronze ornaments, offering a rare insight into the social dynamics of the Lusatian culture. Near the Śniatycze village, they found this collection in a small pit, which includes large spiral anklets and bracelets that together weigh about 3.6 kilograms. These items date back… The Times of India · May 14
Top 10 countries with the most gold in 2026: USA tops, China and India lead the global rankings Gold is amongst the safest forms of investment in the world as it serves as an insurance instrument against inflation, foreign exchange risks, and political instability. It is very usual for the foreign exchange reserves of a country to have some quantity of gold in them. According to the figures… The Times of India · May 13
TAG Immobilien Q1 Earnings Call Highlights TAG Immobilien (ETR:TEG) reported a stronger start to 2026, with Chief Financial Officer and Co-CEO Martin Thiel telling analysts that the first quarter was “a very good one” as funds from operations, rental growth and Polish apartment sales all improved from the prior-year period. FFO I rose to EU MarketBeat · May 12
EU energy ministers to mull domestic gas drilling amid security concerns The EU Cyprus Presidency will raise the question during an informal gathering of ministers amid energy security concerns and soaring prices. Gas projects in Greece, Italy, Romania and Poland were flagged as available resources with potential for increased explorations. Euronews · May 12
Poland says it expects US to extradite ex-minister who fled from Hungary Trump reportedly involved in securing visa for Zbigniew Ziobro, who is wanted in Warsaw on criminal charges The Guardian - UK · May 11
Protecting Life: Poland spent millions on an artificial island to protect rare birds and conserve wildlife In an era when artificial islands are usually associated with luxury developments, airports or tourism projects, Poland created one for an entirely different purpose. Rising from the waters of the Szczecin Lagoon near Swinoujscie, the artificial island known as Wyspa Jana Zabawy-Wroblewskiego was built using dredged sand from a major… The Times of India · May 11
My Take 5 (Edition 68): The week that was in international affairs Welcome back to another edition of My Take 5. This week we are discussing Russia’s scaled-down May 9 parade due to fears of Ukrainian drone strikes, Poland’s massive defence investment, US Iran playing cat and mouse with negotiations and Strait of Hormuz, Vietnam President To Lam’s state visit to India,… The Times of India · May 10
The Players With the Most Goals at the World Cup Goals on soccer’s grandest stage carry an extra weight. Sports Illustrated · May 8
A fan-run soccer club pushes back against Poland’s nationalist stadium culture The small Warsaw soccer club AKS Zły is gaining attention in Poland as the country is led by a president who recalls his own days fighting rival fans The Independent UK · May 7
The Independent UK · May 6 Poland warns Russia is moving from low-cost recruits to professional sabotage cells Poland's internal security service has warned that Russia is shifting from using individual recruits to ‘professional’ networks to carry out a campaign of sabotage across Europe
Euronews · May 6 Who has the most ultra-rich in Europe in 2026 and where are they growing fastest? The number of people with at least $30 million (€25.7m) in wealth is growing across Europe. Germany has by far the most ultra-rich, and continues to add more.
Euronews · May 5 Moose return to Germany thanks to Polish conservation efforts Moose were hunted to extinction in Germany. Now they're returning thanks to Polish conservationists. Moose can cover distances of up to 30km a day.
Space · May 4 13 International 'Star Wars' Posters You've Likely Never Seen From Japan to Turkey, celebrate Star Wars Day with this global collection of original trilogy posters.
The Independent UK · May 2 Nato is ‘disintegrating’, Donald Tusk says in urgent call to action ‘The greatest threat to the transatlantic community are not its external enemies, but the ongoing disintegration of our alliance,’ Poland’s prime minister warns
The Guardian - UK · Apr 28 Journalist Andrzej Poczobut freed from prison in Belarus in US-brokered swap deal Sakharov prize winner was given eight-year sentence after process widely condemned as politically motivated
Euronews · Apr 28 Polish-Belarusian journalist Andrzej Poczobut freed from Belarusian jail, officials say Poczobut, a correspondent for the influential Polish newspaper Gazeta Wyborcza, was serving eight years in prison in a case condemned as politically motivated.
The Independent UK · Apr 28 Belarus frees journalist Andrzej Poczobut in prisoner swap Officials say prominent journalist Andrzej Poczobut has been released from jail in Belarus in a swap with Poland that also saw a total of 10 prisoners released as the authoritarian leader of Belarus seeks improved relations with the West
The Times of India · Apr 27 Counter-Strike legend pashaBiceps donates $21K to Poland Cancer Fighters stream after knife skin sale Retired Counter-Strike pro pashaBiceps sold an iconic in-game knife skin for over $21,000, donating the entire sum to a Polish children's cancer charity. The sale of the rare digital item, originally gifted to him years ago, directly benefited the Cancer Fighters foundation, highlighting the positive impact of the esports community…
The Independent UK · Apr 27 The pretty Polish seaside towns nestled against Russia’s ‘dagger’ TRAVEL DISPATCH: On the shores of the Vistula Spit in northern Poland, global travel editor Annabel Grossman discovers an unlikely holiday destination with golden beaches, nature-filled trails and low prices
The Guardian - UK · Apr 27 Odesa bears brunt of latest Russian attacks on Ukraine – as it happened Across country, at least 14 have been injured as Zelenskyy highlights importance of air defences