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Poland prepares 40-page ‘how to’ guide to coping in case of war
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Poland Seeks to Acquire Stake in Satellite Company ICEYE
Poland is in advanced talks to acquire a stake in ICEYE, the satellite company that has been supplying Ukraine with crucial images of Russian military sites since 2022. Rafał Modrzejewski, the company’s CEO, shared this insight with the Financial...

Environmental Board: Last year's wild boar culling quota set too low
Estonia's wild boar population in Estonia's forests is now too large, and a higher hunting quota, of up to 18,000, is needed for this season, to halt the spread of African Swine Fever (ASF), the Environmental Board (Keskkonnaamet) said. A separate...

US Grants $4 Billion Arms Loan to Poland as NATO Tensions Rise
The United States announced Friday that it will extend a $4 billion loan guarantee to Poland for the purchase of American military equipment – marking one of the largest such financing packages in recent memory as NATO’s eastern flank braces for...

L&L announces first-ever awards, shortlist
Labels & Labeling will host its first-ever global label awards during Labelexpo Europe 2025. The Labels & Labeling Global Awards will honor outstanding achievements across three categories: innovation, sustainability and Converter of the Year. The...

Poland discovers a new oil field in the Baltic Sea
The largest oil field in the country has been discovered in the Baltic Sea, adjacent to Poland, the Canadian company Central European Petroleum (CEP) announced. The wells near the Polish island of Świnoujście have found about 22 million tons of...

Polish R. Power Renewables builds solar power plant in Romania
R.Power Renewables published details of the upcoming photovoltaic project, the Lazuri Solar Park, located in Satu Mare County, Romania. The 55 megawatt peak (MWp) solar farm will generate approximately 70 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of clean electricity...

Family Carnival At Warsaw’s Central Park Aug. 1
InkFreeNews.com Posted Jul 25, 2025 Updated: Jul 25, 2025 @ 2:28 PM Graphic provided by the Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department. News Release WARSAW — From inflatables and food trucks to human-sized hamster balls and magic shows, there will be...

Shepherd students can now prep for global service with new program
Shepherd University has been named a Peace Corps Prep institution, joining a select group of colleges dedicated to preparing students for global service, according to a community announcement. Participants in the program can choose from six...

Nature's most underrated ally in the climate change fight is thriving in the UAE
Just beyond Dubai’s skyscrapers and busy streets lies a five-square-mile wetland reserve that is a vital seasonal habitat for migratory birds. Earlier this month, the Dubai Executive Council approved a Dh650 million ($177 million) development plan...

The 10 biggest countries in Europe - the largest is 10 times bigger than the UK
Poland features in the top 10 (Image: Getty) Europe is made up of 44 countries, but not all nations are the same size. Some are so small they barely cover 100 square miles, while others stretch for hundreds of thousands. In fact, the biggest...

In California and in Poland, new laws for who belongs where
A 23-year effort created California’s largest “land back” return of territory, doubling the Yurok tribe’s holdings The Western Rivers Conservancy raised $56 million to buy from a timber company 73 square miles along Blue Creek and the eastern side...

Surveying Skomer Island
A new 3D digital survey of Skomer Island, located a mile off the coast of Pembrokeshire, has revealed new details of its archaeological sites, allowing the public to appreciate many of them for the first time. The island, which is managed by the...

Russia Could Attack Poland In 2027
7 Both NATO commanders and Polish intelligence say so. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, citing information from NATO commanders, warned that a direct military threat from Russia could appear for the country as early as 2027. Deputy Defense...
Advertising Feature: Top Reasons to Outsource Electronics Assembly to Poland
Poland’s real strength is in industrial electronics assembly, a field known for innovation, quality, and reliable performance. For businesses looking for a dependable, cost-effective, and forward-thinking EMS (Electronics Manufacturing Services)...

Poland plans to buy stake in Finnish aerospace firm Iceye
By Alimat Aliyeva Poland is in the final stages of negotiations to acquire a stake in ICEYE, a Finnish aerospace company known for providing satellite imagery to the Armed Forces of Ukraine, according to The Financial Times, citing company CEO...

Why Poland remains a leader in religious vocations in Europe
Budapest, Hungary, Jul 25, 2025 / 06:00 am Poland stands out as the undisputed leader in religious vocations in Europe in 2025, with 206 new ordained priests, the highest number on the continent. This recent data from the Polish Catholic...

LOT Polish Airlines unveils new RECARO seats for Boeing 737 MAX 8 fleet
LOT Polish Airlines has revealed the first look at the new cabin seats that will be installed on its upcoming fleet of Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, marking a major step forward in the airline’s ongoing cabin modernization programme. The first batch...

Science Notes: Unlocking the past using brain power
We have covered the growing area of palaeoproteomics – the study of proteins in archaeological remains – a few times in ‘Science Notes’ (see, in particular, CA 338 and 353). The research up to this point has been largely focused on the analysis of...

GBH Daily: Recycling innovation in Worcester
This is a web edition of GBH Daily, a weekday newsletter bringing you local stories you can trust so you can stay informed without feeling overwhelmed. Sign up here! 🥵Very hot and muggy, with highs around 97 and possible showers. Sunset is at 8:10...