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Poland's new weapon. Contract for Narew SHORAD systems signed

Poland's defence Minister Mariusz Błaszczak signed a deal on Thursday for the delivery of parts for the Narew SHORAD (short range air defence) system programme. The Polish Army will have the first air defence unit at its disposal in September, the minister added.

Not bombs, but still powerful. Old German juniper gin bottles unearthed in Sulęcin

Quite an "arsenal" was discovered at a sewage system construction site in Sulęcin (Lubuskie Voivodeship). The works in the central part of town led to unearthing of a small cellar, stored in which was a find at a first glance resembling unexploded bombs. Luckily, it turned out the objects were only stoneware bottles, which had once contained a certain herbal liquor.

Tusk blames PiS for publishing uncensored photos of Smolensk crash victims: the shame will stay with you forever

Uncensored photographs of the Smolensk plane crash victims have been attached to the latest report published on Monday by the special subcommittee led by PiS MP Antoni Macierewicz. "What Mr Kaczyński and Mr Macierewicz have done is unforgivable - desecrating the memory of the victims only to envenom, incite, and open a new chapter of the political civil war," Civic Platform chairman Donald Tusk said during the party national convention on Wednesday.

Steinmeier: no return to normality with Putin's Russia; Duda: reducing energy dependence deters Russia from war

At a joint press conference with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier held in Warsaw on Tuesday (April 12), his Polish counterpart Andrzej Duda said that every step towards ending reliance on Russian oil and gas would further deter Russia from its invasion in Ukraine. "A return to normality can’t be possible with Russia under Putin," Steinmeier said, adding that Germany planned to reduce imports of energy from Russia "as fast as possible".

Delays at Warsaw Chopin Airport due to air traffic control staff shortage

Passengers departing from Warsaw Chopin Airport should brace for possible delays. "Arrival delays are minor, whereas departures are delayed 15-30 minutes on average," Piotr Rudzki from Warsaw Chopin Airport press office told TVN24 on Monday. He added that "a vast majority of today's delays have been caused by air traffic control staff shortage". Negotiations between representatives of the Polish Air Navigation Services Agency (PANSA) and the Air Traffic Controllers' Trade Union were to be resumed on Monday.

MFA: Russia expels 45 Polish diplomats

Polish diplomats have been expelled from Russia - TVN24 learned on Friday at Poland's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The diplomats have 5 days to leave Russia. Earlier on Friday, Poland's Ambassador in Moscow was summoned to the Russian MFA.

MFA summons French ambassador in reaction to Macron's interview

Poland's Foreign Minister Zbigniew Rau has decided to summon the ambassador of France to the the MFA in relation to statements made by France's President Emmanuel Macron in an interview for "Le Parisien" - foreign ministry spokesperson Łukasz Jasina said on Twitter on Friday.

17th-century polychrome art discovered during revonation of Żupny Castle

Żupny Castle in Poland's famous saltmine town of Wieliczka, located in the country's southern region of Lesser Poland, is undergoing general renovation in order to make it more accessible for sightseers. During the works, a number of original polychrome wall paintings have been discovered, dating back to the times of the Vasa dynasty. "Here we have beautiful original paintings, which we didn't even know existed," said the director of Cracow Saltworks Museum in Wieliczka, Jan Godłowski.

Morawiecki: all hurtful comments by Budapest should be condemned

"The Hungarian government should clearly condemn what has been happening in Ukraine. This is a choice between the truth and falsehood, and we certainly stand in truth," Poland's Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki said at a press briefing on Wednesday. "All wrong, improper, hurtful, and harmful words coming the Hungarian capital should be condemned," he added.

The oldest man in Poland dies at the age of 112

The mayor of Świdnica has informed about the death of Stanisław Kowalski, who was the oldest Pole, and one of the oldest men of the globe. Mr Kowalski died only a few days before his 112th birthday. Despite his age, he was so full of positive energy, eagerness and love for sports, that he could make many teenagers jealous. He had ended his sports career only in 2016, so just a few years ago he would still run, throw the discus and hammer, and beat records while at it.

Ukrainian refugees robbed of their life savings in Gdańsk

Maria has fled war in Ukraine together with her mother and daughter. Being forced to leave their home, they took all their life savings with them. They have found shelter in Gdańsk, but unfortunately someone broke into their apartment and robbed them. "We felt safe here, but when we went for a walk, someone broke in," Maria said.

"We join our friends in sorrow". Flag at half-mast as Pszczyna mourns Bucha massacre

A 4-day mourning has been declared in Poland's southern town of Pszczyna (Silesian Voivodeship). The decision has been taken to commemorate the victims of the massacre in Bucha in Ukraine, which is a partner town of Pszczyna. "Murdering residents of Kiev area residents is an act of genocide. There's no excuse for such actions. The horryfying images of cruelty cannot be left without an international reaction. The world cannot tolerate war crimes. Those responsible will have to face consequences of their disgraceful deeds," Pszczyna authorities said in a statement.

"Relations between Hungary and Ukraine are a bit problematic for us"

Deputy Speaker of the Sejm from PiS, Ryszard Terlecki, on Tuesday commented on Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who had called Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelesnkiy his "opponent". "Indeed the relations between Hungary and Ukraine are a bit problematic for us," Terlecki said. A member of the Accord party, Jan Strzeżek, criticised the government for being "brave only in their own backyard". "And when it comes to important international affairs, they are afraid to attack Orban, who is friends with Putin".