All satellites of Poland’s PIAST (Polish ImAging SaTellites) constellation have established two-way communication with Earth, the Military University of Technology said on Friday. Photo:NASA's Kennedy Space Center The PIAST units and the military MikroSAR satellite were launched into orbit aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket on 29 November. The mission, originally planned for 11 November, faced several delays
Polish President Karol Nawrocki has warned that a new law on blocking illegal content online risks limiting citizens’ ability to share their opinions on the internet. Polish President Karol Nawrocki.Photo: PAP/Radek Pietruszka Speaking on Friday at the Congress of Young Conservatives in the eastern city of Lublin, Nawrocki said the legislation amounted to “overregulation” of European Union
Poland’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs chief Radosław Sikorski has criticised President Karol Nawrocki for vetoing legislation, arguing that the president has misunderstood his constitutional role. From left: Radosław Sikorski, Karol NawrockiWojciech Olkusnik/East News/Pawel Wodzynski/East News On Thursday, Nawrocki vetoed two bills: amendments to the electoral code and changes to the law governing the taxation of
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk accused President Nawrocki of sabotage over blocked officer promotions he signalled a “decisive phase” in efforts to hold public officials accountable for legal violations, saying the government is acting “patiently, consistently and in accordance with the law.” Prime Minister Donald TuskPhoto: PAP/Paweł Supernak Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has signalled a “decisive
A LOT Polish Airlines aircraft slid off the taxiway after landing at Vilnius Airport on Wednesday, but all 63 passengers and four crew members were unharmed. A LOT Polish Airlines Embraer 170 slid off the taxiway at Vilnius Airport during landing amid snowy conditions on Wednesday, but all 63 passengers and four crew members were safely
Poland plans to begin talks next year on formally submitting a bid to host the 2040 Summer Olympic Games, officials have said. Photo:EPA/LAURENT GILLIERON The announcement was made during a recent presentation in Warsaw outlining the next steps in the "Sports Development Strategy: Warsaw 2040," a long-term plan aimed at strengthening Poland’s position as a prospective Olympic
European Union leaders have agreed that any peace deal on Ukraine must not weaken the security of Europe, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Monday after a meeting of EU heads of state and government in Luanda, Angola. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk talks to reporters on the sidelines of the 7th EU-African Union Summit in Luanda,
A Warsaw Coffee Festival is in full swing in the Polish capital, drawing both seasoned aficionados and casual coffee lovers. Coffee machine at a restaurant.Photo: CC0 public domain/pxhere.com/pl Throughout the weekend, residents have a special opportunity to immerse themselves in a rich world of aromas and flavors. Visitors can sample a wide variety of coffees from around the
Poland’s President Karol Nawrocki has issued a stark warning that any international proposal to end the war in Ukraine must not allow Russia to secure its strategic objectives — and must, above all, be approved by Kyiv. Polish President Karol NawrockiWOJCIECH STROZYK/REPORTER/East News The comments came as the Trump administration unveiled a 28-point peace plan for Ukraine
“We don’t want Russian tanks on our border,” explained Maciej Wewiór, spokesman for the Polish Foreign Ministry, commenting on discussions around support for Ukraine’s defence. Headquarters of the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Warsaw.Image courtesy of the MFA On Friday, 21 November, Wewiór used social media to stress that Poland’s assistance to Kyiv is essential to
