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Barbara Erling

Barbara Erling

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Hegseth tells Europe to spend on defence as US presence may not last forever

European countries need to invest now in defence because it is not possible to assume that the United States' presence on the continent will last forever, U.S.

Hegseth tells Europe to spend on defence as US presence may not last forever
Business|Economy|Europe|Political

Poland's Tusk expects $160 billion of investment in 2025 to spur growth

Poland is likely to see total investment of more than 650 billion zlotys ($160 billion) in 2025, Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Monday, as

Poland's Tusk expects $160 billion of investment in 2025 to spur growth
Europe|Political|World

Auschwitz survivors warn of rising antisemitism at 80th anniversary of camp's liberation

Auschwitz survivors warned of the dangers of rising antisemitism on Monday, as they marked the 80th anniversary of the liberation of

Auschwitz survivors warn of rising antisemitism at 80th anniversary of camp's liberation
Europe|World

Auschwitz survivors recall suffering 80 years after camp's liberation

When Teresa Regula arrived at Auschwitz as a 16-year-old, the first real pain she experienced was of her ears burning.

Auschwitz survivors recall suffering 80 years after camp's liberation
Europe|News|World

Poland to reintroduce buffer zone at Belarus border, Tusk says

Poland will reintroduce a 200-metre buffer zone at the Belarus border at the beginning of next week, Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on

Poland to reintroduce buffer zone at Belarus border, Tusk says
Election|Europe|News|World

EU's eastern members see strong performances by centrist parties

Pro-European centrist parties performed well overall in central and eastern Europe during the European Parliament elections on Sunday, partial

EU's eastern members see strong performances by centrist parties
Europe|News|World

Tensions flare on Poland-Belarus border as more migrants arrive

Surrounded by lush forests, a dozen people huddled near a razor-tipped fence along the Belarus border, waiting for a

Tensions flare on Poland-Belarus border as more migrants arrive
Europe|News

How the far-right gained traction with Europe's youth

From Germany and France to Poland and Spain, the far-right made inroads into the youth vote in key states in this EU

How the far-right gained traction with Europe's youth
Europe|Health|News|World

Poland clamps down on hospitals refusing to perform abortions

Polish authorities have imposed a significant fine on a hospital for denying an abortion to a woman whose pregnancy may have endangered her life, marking a shift

Europe|News|World

Poland will do what is needed to end Belarus border crisis, says deputy minister

Poland will do whatever it takes to resolve a migrant crisis on its border with Belarus, a deputy defence minister said, as Warsaw weighed options that may include

Poland will do what is needed to end Belarus border crisis, says deputy minister
Europe|News

Polish bill on using arms at Belarus border sparks rights concerns

Polish lawmakers voted on Friday in favour of a bill making it easier for security services to use weapons against migrants on the Belarus border,

Polish bill on using arms at Belarus border sparks rights concerns
Europe|News|World

Poland's Tusk criticises German decision to tighten border controls

Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk criticised a decision by Germany to tighten controls on its land borders, calling on Tuesday for urgent consultations with

Poland's Tusk criticises German decision to tighten border controls
Europe|News|US|World

Poland hosts Blinken, joins calls to lift weapons restrictions on Ukraine

Poland added its voice on Thursday to calls to allow Ukraine to fire Western-supplied missiles deep into Russia as it hosted U.S.

Poland hosts Blinken, joins calls to lift weapons restrictions on Ukraine
Europe|News

Russian pranksters target Polish foreign minister in hoax call about Ukraine

Russian pranksters released footage on Thursday of a video call with Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski after apparently tricking

Russian pranksters target Polish foreign minister in hoax call about Ukraine
Economy|Europe|News|World

Flood-hit central Europe will get billions in EU aid, von der Leyen promises

The European Union will make billions of euros available to help central Europe recover from severe floods, European Commission President Ursula von der

Flood-hit central Europe will get billions in EU aid, von der Leyen promises
Europe|Lifestyle|Travel

Social media mobilises Poles to battle floods in historic city

A social media producer whose accounts would normally show people where to eat out and relax in the historic Polish city of Wroclaw has

Social media mobilises Poles to battle floods in historic city
Europe|News|World

Polish families pick through debris after floods wash away homes

Wearing garden gloves, 69-year-old Lucyna Kubica sifts through the remains of what was once her family home, destroyed by the worst

Polish families pick through debris after floods wash away homes
Business|Economy|Technology|US|World

Poland prepares for talks on buying over 100 HIMARS rocket launchers

Poland is preparing to start talks on ordering over 100 HIMARS rocket launchers under a framework agreement with U.S. arms maker Lockheed Martin

Poland prepares for talks on buying over 100 HIMARS rocket launchers
Europe|Technology

European nations denounce Russian hybrid attacks, cable cut probes launched

European governments accused Russia on Tuesday of escalating hybrid attacks on Ukraine's Western allies, as Baltic

European nations denounce Russian hybrid attacks, cable cut probes launched
Europe|Political|World

Poland wants more NATO members to help police Baltic Sea, defence minister says

Poland wants more NATO members' navies to take part in policing the Baltic Sea, including those from beyond the region, in view of the potential

Poland wants more NATO members to help police Baltic Sea, defence minister says
Europe|Political|World

Tusk says no plans to send Polish troops to Ukraine in event of ceasefire

Poland has no plans to send troops to neighbouring Ukraine, Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Thursday, amid speculation that Western powers

Tusk says no plans to send Polish troops to Ukraine in event of ceasefire
Europe|Political|World

Russia disrupting Baltic security in test for NATO, Polish admiral says

Russia is disrupting mobile communications and ship-tracking data across the Baltic Sea, endangering vessels and energy supplies to test how

Russia disrupting Baltic security in test for NATO, Polish admiral says
Europe|Political|World

Ukraine and Poland finding 'common language' on WW2 dispute, says Tusk

Poland on Tuesday hailed progress in resolving a historical dispute with Ukraine and said Warsaw would work to speed its

Ukraine and Poland finding 'common language' on WW2 dispute, says Tusk

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