In a surprising twist, a soccer official was removed from a Champions League match on Wednesday after being embroiled in a controversial decision. The decision in question occurred during a game between Paris Saint-Germain and Newcastle. The call involved a stoppage-time penalty for handball and contradicted UEFA’s own advice to referees. The VAR specialist from …
In response to media reports of Poland’s potential deployment of “troops” to Finland’s border with Russia, the Kremlin expressed concerns about the possibility, stating that such actions could escalate tensions and be perceived as a threat by Russia. The head of Poland’s National Security Bureau, Jacek Siewiera, announced on the X social media platform that …
At three checkpoints from Poland into Ukraine, over 2,500 trucks are currently delayed due to a blockade by the striking Polish truckers, as confirmed by Ukrainian State Border Guard Service spokesman Andriy Demchenko on national television on Nov. 12. “Traffic is severely disrupted in three main directions to and from Ukraine, with only the Krakovets-Korchova …
WARSAW — The Polish truckers are staging a blockade at border crossings with Ukraine to demonstrate against an EU deal which permits easier access for Ukrainian drivers into the bloc at much cheaper prices. This protest follows the Polish government’s prohibition of Ukrainian grain imports to shield farmers from the inflow of inexpensive produce from …
Jessica Pegula broke Coco Gauff six times in their semi-final Jessica Pegula achieved a commanding victory over US Open champion and doubles partner Coco Gauff, securing her spot in the final of the season-ending WTA Finals in Mexico. Pegula dominated with a 6-2 6-1 win, showcasing her skills in challenging wet and windy conditions in …
Thirty-four years ago, in June 1989, Poland woke up to a surprising turn of events. Despite a voting process that favored the Communist Party, years of propaganda, and control over the military and police, the democratic opposition emerged victorious, forming the first non-Communist government in Soviet-occupied Europe. Over the next decade, Poland gradually decentralized the …
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland is on the brink of a crucial election that has garnered significant anticipation and is being touted as the most important since the 1989 vote that brought an end to communism. This election holds the fate of Poland’s democracy, LGBTQ+ rights, and abortion laws, as well as its foreign alliances …
Poland’s agriculture minister, Robert Telus, expressed confidence in the progress of talks with Ukraine to resolve a dispute over a ban on Polish grain imports. The ban, imposed by Warsaw, aims to protect Polish farmers from an influx of grain and food imports from Ukraine following Russia’s invasion last year. Despite being allies, relations between …
Poland’s prime minister, Mateusz Morawiecki, recently announced that the country will no longer be exporting arms to Ukraine. This statement has raised questions about Poland’s role as a major supplier of military equipment and is seen as a potential move to exert pressure on Ukraine amid an escalating trade dispute between the two neighboring …
A Polish Leopard 2PL tank during a Defender Europe 2022 military exercise of NATO troops including those from France, the U.S. and Poland, at the military range in Bemowo Piskie, near Orzysz, Poland, on May 24, 2022. Kacper Pempel | Reuters Poland has decided to cease supplying weapons to Ukraine amidst an escalating dispute over …