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Hundreds of thousands of rounds of ammunition ordered for Poland's Army

"This will be the type of ammunition that will be used by (Poland's – PAP) Abrams tanks," Błaszczak said. Adam Warżawa/PAP

Poland's defence minister has said in an interview that he was proud that hundreds of thousands of rounds of high-quality ammunition had been ordered for the country's army.

New industrial orders up 7.0 pct y/y in December - stats office

Poland's new industrial orders grew by 7.0 percent year on year in December 2020 after a 15.1 percent year-on-year rise in November, the Central Statistical Office (GUS) said on Wednesday.

Outgoing US ambassador receives high Polish distinction

Outgoing US Ambassador to Poland Georgette Mosbacher has been decorated by Polish President Andrzej Duda with the Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland.

Food champ does it again! Damian Wawrzyniak named one of world’s most influential chefs SECOND time in a row

Rubbing shoulders with household names such as Gordon Ramsay and Nigella Lawson, as well as global superstars such as José Andrés and Andrew Zimmern, the Polish chef was ranked in an international study conducted by Just Food magazine using Twitter statistics gathered from the GlobalData Influencer platform.

Warsaw Air Bridge hero remembered: last British pilot to drop supplies to Uprising insurgents dies aged 95

Dubbed “a true friend of Poland” by the Polish ambassador in London, Jim Auton, a bomb aimer serving in 178 Squadron, took part in perilous missions to keep Polish combatants equipped during the ’44 Uprising.

Local Hero! Brave Natalia honoured TWICE for saving life of drowning girl

The 13-year-old who’s keen on rugby had been on holiday when she leapt into action after seeing the five-year-old girl disappear under the water.

On A Roll! Tanks and troops roll through Katowice as 200,000 spectators gather to mark Armed Forces Day

Breaking from tradition, the parade was switched from Warsaw to Katowice so as to honour the centenary of the Silesian Uprising.

President decorates British philosopher, writer Sir Roger Scruton

Honest politics is based on serving people, on listening to people, on listening to social needs; the professor has given us the recipe how to do it, Polish President Andrzej Duda stated on Tuesday during a ceremony to decorate British writer Roger Scruton.

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  • 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
  • Poland in COVID-19 LOCKDOWN! PM orders bars, restaurants, shopping centres and borders closed - and cancels ALL flights
History | Life

Chilling new book reveals meticulous planning behind Auschwitz death camp

The Polish-English book “Auschwitz Bauleitung. Designing a Death Camp” sets out in shocking detail how the full potential of German technology and industry took part in building the death apparatus that claimed the lives of 1.3 million victims.

The first report:

  • Ruling coalition maintains lead in voter support poll
  • EU should help Ukraine with grain exports says Polish official
  • Poland introduces remote work into labour code
  • PKN Orlen denies CEO was ABW informant
  • More firms plan wage hikes

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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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