World Jun 02 Trump-backed conservative Karol Nawrocki wins Poland’s presidential election By Vanessa Gera, Associated Press
World Apr 03 Zelenskyy to meet with political leaders, public in Warsaw The visit is scheduled for Wednesday and will begin with talks between Zelenskyy and his host, Polish President Andrzej Duda. By Associated Press
World Feb 17 Ukrainian refugees find safety, but not peace, nearly a year after Russian invasion Ukrainian refugees suffer from trauma and loss — uprooted from their lives, separated from relatives, fearing for loved ones stuck in Russian-occupied areas or fighting on the frontline. By Vanessa Gera, Associated Press
World Jul 13 Watch 8:28 Poland’s strict abortion laws leave few safe options for women Poland has some of Europe’s strictest abortion laws, and further curbs in recent years have led to mass protests. But many in the historically Catholic nation are staunch supporters of government policy. Now, in what is a European first, one… By Rosie Birchard
World May 09 Russian envoy to Poland hit with red paint at war cemetery Video footage shows red paint being thrown from behind Ambassador Sergey Andreev before a protester standing beside him throws a big blob of it in his face. By Vanessa Gera, Associated Press
Mar 26 Biden says Putin ‘cannot remain in power’ By Chris Megerian, Vanessa Gera, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press Even as Biden’s words rocketed around the world, the White House attempted to clarify soon after Biden finished speaking in Poland that he was not calling for a new government in Russia. Continue reading
Mar 11 As Ukrainian refugees pour into Warsaw, Poland appeals for international aid By Vanessa Gera, Associated Press Warsaw’s mayor is appealing for international help as the city becomes overwhelmed by refugees, with more than a tenth of all those fleeing the war in Ukraine arriving in the Polish capital. Continue reading
Jun 19 Warsaw pride parade back after backlash and pandemic break By Vanessa Gera, Associated Press Warsaw Mayor Rafal Trzaskowski walked at the head of the Equality Parade on Saturday — a sign of support for LGBT rights by the liberal politician. Thousands of people joined the march and were cheered on by others waving rainbow… Continue reading
Jul 30 Trump to visit Poland for World War II anniversary in September By Associated Press President Donald Trump will visit Warsaw from Aug. 31 through Sept. 2… Continue reading
Jul 26 Watch 8:27 Why Poland’s conservative government is causing alarm at the EU By Malcolm Brabant Former Soviet bloc nations are bracing for a fight with the European Union over how they govern. Recent behavior by Hungary and Poland concerns EU officials, who warn they will crack down on member states that fail to uphold modern… Continue watching