Poland

NATO launches massive war games in Poland

Thousands of NATO troops hit the ground in Poland in a massive show of force Tuesday as the alliance launched its biggest war games in eastern Europe since the Cold War.

Jun 07, 2016, 16:59 PM IST

Barack Obama to visit Poland, Spain in his last trip to Europe

During his nearly eight years in office, Obama has at times had difficult relationships with America`s oldest allies in Europe.

Jun 07, 2016, 14:22 PM IST

Ukraine arrests Frenchman plotting attacks during Euro 2016

The Euro football championship kicks off on June 10 in France.

Jun 06, 2016, 20:34 PM IST

Barack Obama to make last trip to Europe

The White House said that Barack Obama will travel to Warsaw on July 7-9 for "his fifth and final summit with NATO leaders" and then to Spain.

Jun 06, 2016, 20:26 PM IST

Polish grandpa gives up Atlantic kayak crossing bid

 Waves off Sandy Hook in the state of New Jersey pushed Doba ashore.

Jun 03, 2016, 13:27 PM IST

Putin vows Russian retaliation over US missile shield in Europe

Some elements of the US missile shield, which Putin said was a direct threat to Russia's security, are being installed in Poland, and some in Romania.

May 28, 2016, 03:27 AM IST

Vijender Singh vs Andrzej Soldra - Preview

Friday's fight would be Vijender's last before he makes his India debut next month.

May 12, 2016, 17:58 PM IST

Nearly half of Europeans in poll want own votes on EU, like UK

Nearly half of voters in eight big European Union countries want to be able to vote on whether to remain members of the bloc, just as Britons will in a referendum next month, according to an opinion poll published on Monday.

May 09, 2016, 15:06 PM IST

Russia bigger threat to global security than ISIS: Poland

He urged NATO to protect its eastern border against a Russian aggression.

Apr 16, 2016, 19:56 PM IST

Russia 'more dangerous than IS' says Poland foreign minister

Russia is more dangerous than the Islamic State group, Poland's Foreign Minister Witold Waszczykowski told reporters.

Apr 16, 2016, 01:43 AM IST

Polish church, state closer than ever on baptism anniversary

Poland this week marks 1,050 years since its `baptism`, considered its founding event, at a time when the state is closer than ever to the powerful Catholic Church which helped the conservatives return to power and is now reaping the benefits.

Apr 14, 2016, 10:17 AM IST

Polish right questions presidential jet crash six years on

Poland marked the sixth anniversary Sunday of the jet crash that killed then president Lech Kaczynski amid louder-than-ever claims it was no accident -- fuelled by his twin brother`s party winning power last year.

Apr 11, 2016, 08:21 AM IST

View from space- Poland and Australia!

NASA astronaut Tim Kopra has always amazed us by sharing beautiful pictures of our planet taken from space.

Apr 05, 2016, 11:03 AM IST

Poland accuses Russia of terrorism over 2010 jet crash

Poland has accused Russia of downing a Polish presidential jet in 2010 in what it called an act of "terrorism," sparking an immediate retort on Monday from Moscow.

Mar 14, 2016, 17:59 PM IST

Chilean attacked in Poland after being mistaken for Arab

Dozens of people turned out for a short concert in Warsaw in support of a Chilean pianist and teacher who was recently beaten by skinheads who mistook him for an Arab.

Mar 01, 2016, 05:42 AM IST

Polish deputy PM to attend Make in India event in Mumbai

 A delegation led by Polish Deputy Prime Minister Piotr Glinski will attend an event in Mumbai on February 13 to boost Prime Minister Narendra Modi`s Make in India initiative.

Feb 11, 2016, 15:01 PM IST

Poland`s new right-wing government shakes up public media

Within a few short weeks Poland`s public media have become more combative, more eurosceptic and more favourably disposed to the authorities, amid a purge by the new right-wing government that has triggered broad outcry, experts say.

Feb 08, 2016, 09:55 AM IST

Polish president's jet 'disintegrated' mid-air in 2010: Minister

The Polish government`s jet which crashed in 2010 in western Russia, killing the president along with a large number of high-ranking officials had "disintegrated" mid-air, Polish defence minister said on Thursday.

Feb 04, 2016, 19:01 PM IST

EU commissioner warns Poland on new media law: Report

EU Commissioner Gunther Oettinger on Sunday threatened to put Poland on notice for infringing on common European values by passing legislation giving the government control of the state media.

Jan 03, 2016, 12:03 PM IST

Polish government takes control of public media with new law

Poland's conservative government has taken control of state media after new legislation giving it the power to directly appoint the heads of public broadcasters was rushed through parliament, despite EU concern and condemnation from rights watchdogs.

Dec 31, 2015, 05:45 AM IST