World Sep 14 A cash-for visas scandal hits Poland’s anti-migration government, weeks before elections The scandal comes just weeks ahead of parliamentary elections in which Poland's strongly anti-migrant ruling party is hoping to win an unprecedented third term.
World Aug 28 Poland, Baltic states warn they could seal borders with Belarus if military, migrant tensions grow NATO members Poland and the Baltic states say they will seal off their borders with Russia's ally Belarus if there are any military incidents or a massive migrant push by Minsk.
World Aug 15 Why tensions have been growing along NATO’s eastern border with Belarus Poland is deploying thousands of troops to its border with pro-Russian Belarus, calling it a deterrent move as tensions between the neighbors ratchet up.
World Jul 19 Five European countries will extend ban on Ukraine’s grain The declaration said they support continuing to allow Ukraine’s grain to move through their borders by road, rail and river to destinations where it is needed but will keep the import ban to their countries through 2023.
World Apr 05 Ukraine’s Zelenskyy visit tightens bonds with Poland amid Russian war The neighbors are seeking to build a tighter relationship in defiance of Russia's full-scale war against Kyiv that has reshaped international alliances.
Politics Jan 23 WATCH: State Department holds news briefing as U.S. joins EU in boosting sanctions on Iran The United States has joined the European Union in imposing sanctions on a new group of Iranian officials and organizations suspected in the security crackdown on protestors.
World Jan 23 Poland to ask Germany for sign off on sending tanks to Ukraine Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki is pushing Europe to send more military hardware to Kyiv amid complaints that Germany is being too slow in helping to thwart Russia’s invasion.
World Oct 03 Poland demands $1.3 trillion in World War II reparations from Germany Poland's foreign minister has signed an official note to Germany requesting some $1.3 trillion in reparations for the damage incurred by occupying Nazi Germans during World War II.
World Sep 27 Scandinavian seismic stations register explosions near pipelines, raising fears of sabotage A series of unusual leaks on two natural gas pipelines running from Russia under the Baltic Sea to Germany have triggered concerns about sabotage.
World Sep 19 Baltic nations close borders to Russian citizens over Ukraine war Under the coordinated travel ban, Russians wishing to travel to the Baltic countries as tourists or for business, sports or cultural purposes will not be allowed in even if they hold valid visas for the European Union's checks-free Schengen Area.