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Russia summons Polish diplomat over Russian school takeover in Warsaw

On April 29, the Warsaw City Hall took over the Russian secondary school building Albert Zawada/PAP

The Russian Foreign Ministry has summoned Poland's charge d'affaires to protest against the takeover of a Russian school in Warsaw by the Polish authorities, Reuters has reported, quoting Russian media.

Today’s news round up in Poland

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

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

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.

Cycle path outside Russian Embassy in Warsaw named ‘Avenue of the Victims of Russian Aggression’

The naming is a response by Warsaw councillors to Putin’s barbaric invasion of Ukraine and their desire to commemorate the victims of Russia’s war in Ukraine.

Poland takes back lake resort from Russian embassy

A recreation resort at a lake near Warsaw, leased by the Russian Embassy has been taken over by Poland's State Forests governmental organisation, a climate and environment minister has announced.

Warsaw names path by Russian Embassy to commemorate Ukraine victims

Warsaw city council has passed a resolution to name a pedestrian pathway that runs by the Russian Embassy ‘The Avenue of Victims of Russian Aggression'.

Minister defends police over Russian ambassador incident

A Polish minister has defended the policing of an anti-war protest that resulted in the Russian ambassador being doused with red paint.

Poland to take back lake resort from Russian embassy

Poland's National Forests has terminated an agreement with the Russian Embassy for the rental of a recreation resort at a lake near Warsaw, a news website has reported.

Anti-war protest outside Russian embassy in Warsaw attracts large numbers

Several hundred people are on Thursday taking part in a protest outside the Russian Embassy in Warsaw to demonstrate against the war and show solidarity with Ukraine.

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  • Over 100,000 slaughtered with axes, pitchforks, scythes and knives: The Wołyń massacre started 76 years ago today and lasted for two years
  • The systematic massacre of all children under 10 will forever be a stain on humanity, says TFN’s Stuart Dowell
  • Mayor offers reward to first couple to have a boy in village where only girls are born
  • It’s official! Kraków is the best place in Europe for food, says European Academy of Gastronomy
  • Beaten, starved and tortured: The horrifying story of Hitler’s concentration camp for children
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Warsaw-designed luxury home named one of the world’s most beautiful in architectural ‘Oscars’ award

Nestled in green meadows and surrounded by lush forests, the house which features a distinctive curved silhouette reminiscent of a sea dune has been named ‘Best Single Family Residence’ in the latest edition of the European Property Awards.

The first report:

  • EC, Poland to jointly help Ukraine look for children deported to Russia
  • Poland urges EU to sanction Belarus
  • Poland, Germany agree not to reinstate checks on common border
  • Poland may impose further sanctions on Belarus over jailed activist
  • No Polish soldiers injured Kosovo clashes

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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 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.

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