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Warsaw’s secret war against Moscow’s spies: Poland’s intelligence services have gone into overdrive to combat Putin’s covert assault

The arrest this week of a spy network in Poland is just the latest in the country’s secret war against Russian intelligence since Putin’s troops attacked Ukraine. ABW

The arrest last week of a ‘dangerous’ spy network in Poland is the latest in the country’s secret war against Russian intelligence since Putin’s troops attacked Ukraine.

Security chief says detained spies had not acted for long

Nine people detained by Poland's Internal Security Agency (ABW) on suspicion of spying for Russia had not been operating for long in the country, the government commissioner for information security told PAP on Monday.

Three more arrested in Russian spy case

Three more people have been arrested in an ongoing case concerning spying for Russia, PAP has learned from the National Prosecution Office.

Today’s news round up in Poland

Start your day with a summary of today’s top stories from Poland’s leading news sites.

Six arrested and charged with spying for Russia

Poland’s Internal Security Agency (ABW) has arrested six people on suspicion of cooperating with the Russian security services, the Polish interior minister said on Thursday.

Poland takes over Russian Gazprom's shares in Polish pipeline owner

The Polish government has taken over Russian natural gas giant Gazprom's stake in EuRoPol Gaz, owner of the Polish section of the Yamal-Europe pipeline, due to sanctions on Moscow.

Today’s news round up in Poland

Start your day with a summary of today’s top stories from Poland’s leading news sites.

Polish national suspected of spying for Russia arrested

The Internal Security Agency (ABW) has detained a Polish citizen on suspicion of spying for Russia, a top security official said on Thursday.

Man detained over EUR 3.9-mln art scam

Poland's Internal Security Agency (ABW) has detained a man for an alleged art scam in which he pocketed up to PLN 18 million (EUR 3.92 million) in commissions from people he had offered investment opportunities in artworks.

Poland to expel 45 Russian diplomats for spying as smoke is seen rising from the Russian embassy amid claims its officials were burning secret documents

The director of Poland’s National Security Department Stanislaw Zaryn said: ”These are people who function within the framework of diplomatic status, but de facto conduct intelligence activities against Poland.”

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Life of richest Pole to have ever lived after he won 774 kilos of gold in a casino is explored in riveting new book

A high-living bon vivant, Karol Jaroszyński’s youth was characterised by wild spending and long nights in Europe’s most glamorous casinos. And then he literally broke the bank of Monte Carlo by winning 774 kilos of gold at the roulette table.

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Rzeszów scientists develop phone battery that charges in eight minutes and lasts 68 YEARS!

Produced by The Batteries, the new technology has already been dubbed “a game changer” by the industry press, with the firm hoping to begin large-scale production once work on their “pilot factory” is finished.

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