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PoliticsOct 30Poland: Protesters clash with police over sacked court chiefPolish Prime Minister Donald Tusk defended the firing of top court President Bogdan Swieczkowski as a move to "restore the rule of law."DW News [en]
PoliticsOct 30Poland’s constitutional court chief suspended amid escalating judicial standoff between Prime Minister Donald Tusk and the oppositionMeduza [en]
PoliticsOct 30Tusk-Nawrocki battle escalates as chief judge is ousted from Poland’s top courtPolitico Europe
PoliticsBreakingOct 30Police deployed during stand-off over control of Poland's top courtBBC World
PoliticsOct 30Police secure Poland’s Constitutional Tribunal as protests erupt over court chief’s suspension - AP NewsPolice secure Poland’s Constitutional Tribunal as protests erupt over court chief’s suspension AP NewsAP News
MilitaryOct 30Kosiniak-Kamysz: Poland transfers two MiG-29s to Ukraine after they reach end of their service lifeThe two MiG-29 fighter jets that Poland is transferring to Ukraine have reached the end of their service life and could no longer be used by the Polish military. Instead, the Polish military will receive unmanned aerial systems.Ukrinform [en]
MilitaryOct 30Russian man arrested in Poland on espionage charges after photographing trainsPolice detained a 55-year-old Russian man in the city of Świdnica, in Poland’s Lower Silesian Voivodeship, after he photographed trains and railway infrastructure, the newspaper Rzeczpospolita reported.Meduza [en]
PoliticsOct 30Russian citizen faces spying charges in Poland after photographing railwaysThe suspect was arrested while taking pictures at an unguarded railway crossing.Politico Europe
MilitaryOct 30Poland may reconsider transferring additional MiG-29s to Ukraine if Bulgaria deal falls through – expertPoland is transferring two MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine, while talks with Bulgaria on transferring the remaining aircraft of this type are still ongoing. If an agreement with Sofia cannot be reached, Warsaw may reconsider transferring the jets to Ukraine.Ukrinform [en]
PoliticsOct 30Russian arrested in Poland with thousands of photos on suspicion of espionageEen 55-jarige Russische man is in Polen aangehouden op verdenking van spionage. Hij zou duizenden foto's van transportfaciliteiten hebben gemaakt. Een rechtbank heeft bepaald dat hij drie maanden in voorlopige hechtenis blijft. "De man wordt ervan verdacht activiteiten te hebben verricht voor een buitenlandse inlichtingendienst", zegt de politie. "Alles wijst erop dat de foto's die hij maakte tegen de staatsveiligheid gebruikt konden worden." Agenten zagen in de Zuidwest-Poolse stad Swidnica tijdens het beveiligen van een voetbalwedstrijd een man bij een onbewaakte spoorwegovergang foto's makeNOS Buitenland
PoliticsOct 30Trump Promised Poland More Troops. They’re Still Not There.The delay exposes the chaos of the Trump administration’s foreign-policy pivots.Foreign Policy
ConflictOct 29Poland to transfer two more MiG-29 fighter jets to UkrainePoland will soon transfer two more MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine as part of a new military aid package worth around EUR 50 million. The package will also include ammunition and air defense equipment.Ukrinform [en]
PoliticsOct 28Poland pivots towards India as ‘strategic partnership’ with China develops cracksPoland and India seek to raise bilateral trade from $6 bn to $12 bn; PM Modi visited Poland in 2024, during which ties were elevated to ‘strategic partnership’; Warsaw is also trying to diversify partnerships as trade imbalance and Beijing’s support for Russia deepen disillusionment with ChinaThe Hindu
MilitaryOct 28Poland selected to host Patriot Advanced Capability-3 missile maintenance facilityPoland will host Europe's first dedicated maintenance facility for the Patriot air defense system’s PAC-3 missiles, reducing repair and servicing times while strengthening regional air defense readiness. The initiative comes amid growing shortages of critical munitions and Poland's broader efforts to expand its role in US weapons production and maintenance. The post Poland selected to host Patriot Advanced Capability-3 missile maintenance facility appeared first on FDD's Long War Journal.Long War Journal
MilitaryOct 28Poland chosen to host €227m Patriot missile maintenance centrePoland has been chosen to host Europe's service centre for PAC-3 missiles used in Patriot systems. It will be the only such facility outside the US.EuroNews [en]
MilitaryOct 27Pentagon picks Poland for new missile maintenance facilityPresented by Palantir {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security   The Big Story  Pentagon picks Poland for new missile maintenance facility The Pentagon picked Poland to host the maintenance center for Lockheed Martin’s Patriot interceptor missiles, the department announced Tuesday.  © Getty The Pentagon said the new center will provide maintenance, repair and overhaul…The Hill
MilitaryOct 27Defense Department selects Poland for new PAC-3 maintenance facilityThe US, in partnership with Lockheed Martin, Poland, Germany, the Netherlands and Sweden, announced the new facility aimed at scaling and speeding up Patriot interceptor repairs.Breaking Defense
MilitaryOct 27Poland will host a Patriot missile maintenance centerPoland will establish a maintenance center for interceptor missiles, marking a significant advance in its collaboration with the United States and the Atlantic Alliance. The project, which will cost 1 billion zlotys, strengthens regional security and opens the door to local production of these.Clarín
MilitaryOct 27US taps Poland to host European PAC-3 missile maintenance facilityThe United States government has selected Poland to host a new European maintenance facility for Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) interceptors.Defense News
PoliticsOct 27Tusk’s race to reform Poland meets wall of political resistancePrime minister is embroiled in rows over abortion laws and the country’s constitutional court as next election approachesIrish Times World
MilitaryOct 27Poland signs three-year defence cooperation plan with UKUK Defence Secretary Wes Streeting said in Warsaw the deal "sets our joint assessment of current threats and our resolve that, in the clash between freedom and tyranny, the UK and Poland will not stand aside".EuroNews [en]
PoliticsOct 26Why Poland wants a stronger relationship with India | The Hindu EditorialWhy is Poland seeking a closer partnership with India? Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s visit to India highlighted growing cooperation in trade, technology, defence, critical minerals, renewable energy and geopolitical coordination. With India and the European Union preparing to finalise a landmark Free Trade Agreement, Poland is positioning itself as a key European partner for New Delhi. This editorial explores what both countries stand to gain, the challenges that remain, and why the India-Poland relationship could become increasingly important in Europe’s engagement with India.The Hindu
BusinessOct 25Gold market and central banks: Russia, Kazakhstan sell as Poland, China buyRussia and Kazakhstan are offloading some central-bank gold, while Poland's is buying more. What does this reshuffle mean for individual gold investors?EuroNews [en]
WorldOct 24U-17 WWC: Busari reveals how Flamingos recovered from Poland shockBusari, who took charge of the team in April, reflected on the progress made under his leadership, the disappointment of losing to Poland, and the need for his players to maintain their belief as they pursue their ambitions at the tournament The post U-17 WWC: Busari reveals how Flamingos recovered from Poland shock appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times