This Day in History on September 1: Nazi Germany Invades Poland, Starting World War II

September 1st has long been a date marked by significant events that have shaped the course of history across the globe. Arguably the most consequential event to ever take place on September 1st happened in 1939 when World War II erupted. On this day, Nazi …

Statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus regarding the visit of EU representatives to ...

01 September 2025  The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Belarus observed with interest the attempts to stage a show around Ms von der Leyen's visit to the EU countries bordering Belarus. As we had feared, this trip turned out to be a waste of time in …

Finland, Poland look to peatlands as defense against Russia

Finland and Poland are considering restoring peat wetlands along their Russian borders, a defense against possible invasion which has the added benefit of being a carbon sink. Eastern European states have bolstered security since Moscow’s full-scale …

InPost Shares Fall After Company Turns More Cautious on Poland Growth Outlook

Poland asks US to invite it to G20 — top diplomat

WASHINGTON, September 2. /TASS/. Poland has asked the US to invite it to join the G20 next year, Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski told reporters. "Since Poland has joined the club of trillion-dollar economies (countries with a GDP of over a …

France vs Poland Preview and Prediction - Sept. 3 | 2025 EuroBasket

France looks to move closer to a spot in the Round of 16 when it clashes with Group D leader and unbeaten Poland on Wednesday. The French, which suffered an upset loss to Israel, 82-69, look to bounce back against the host nation. Les Bleus coach Frederic …

Poland's Iga Swiatek powers into the quarter-finals of the US Open with a victory over Ekaterina Alexandrova

Poland Launches Development of Lanca Cruise Missile

At the MSPO 2025 exhibition, the Polish company WB GROUP, known for its drones, will showcase its cruise missile development, Lanca (Spear – Ed.). Military enthusiast @ArkadiuszMolis1, who gained access to the exhibition a day before the official opening, …

Germany-Ukraine international routes via Poland to increase in frequency

Starting in December 2025, new direct train services will link Germany with the Polish-Ukrainian border, significantly expanding travel options between the two countries. According to RAILMARKET.com, the number of daily direct trains between Germany and …

Poland largest relative defence spender in NATO, new figures confirm

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