Poland to Suspend Asylum Rights for Migrants
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk says Poland will temporarily halt asylum applications from migrants crossing the Belarus border, under a new law criticized by rights groups and the UN.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk says Poland will temporarily halt asylum applications from migrants crossing the Belarus border, under a new law criticized by rights groups and the UN.
Poland's prime minister visited the Belarus border to highlight a $2.55 billion defence plan amid growing European fears of a future Russian threat.
Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia plan to withdraw from the Ottawa Convention banning anti-personnel landmines, citing increased military threats from Russia. This move would allow them to stockpile and use landmines for border defense, sparking concerns from global disarmament advocates.
Poland's deputy prime minister vowed on Tuesday to stick with plans to introduce a new tax on big tech, hitting back at a threat of retaliation from the incoming United States ambassador amid a deepening war of words between Warsaw and Washington.
Poland plans mandatory military training for men to build a 500,000-strong army amid security threats.
Polish Defence Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz warns that foreign troop deployment in Ukraine may not ensure peace, citing Poland’s UN peacekeeping experience in Lebanon.
Microsoft has announced a $700 million investment in Poland, focusing on expanding its data center, advancing AI, and enhancing cybersecurity.
Holocaust survivors gathered on Monday to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, the infamous Nazi concentration camp where over 1.1 million people, mostly Jews, were systematically murdered.
Poland has closed its Consulate General in St. Petersburg after Russia ordered its shutdown in retaliation for Warsaw’s closure of the Russian consulate in Poznań. The move highlights escalating diplomatic tensions, with both sides accusing each other of hostile actions.
Central Warsaw turned into a protest venue, as protesters demonstrated against European Union's trade policies. Demonstrators accuse the bloc of pursuing trade strategies that would harm the interests and needs of Polish farmers.
Poland is calling for NATO to expand naval patrols in the Baltic Sea, urging both regional and non-regional allies to contribute, in response to growing Russian threats and recent sabotage.
Poland to prioritise joint EU defence funding during its presidency, urging unity on security as a shared European goal. Ministers to explore funding options in April.
Hungary and Poland warn of escalating risks in the Ukraine war as Russia lowers its nuclear threshold and launches missile strikes, signalling a critical phase in the conflict.
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