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Poland demands German war reparations of 1.3 trillion euros

Poland has estimated the financial cost of World War II losses to be 1.3 trillion euros and says it will "ask Germany to negotiate these reparations".

Radio France Internationale

Germany rejects Poland’s claim it owes €1.3tn in war reparations

Foreign ministry spokesperson says matter is ‘closed’ after Jarosław Kaczyński says Poland will formally request damages

The Guardian - UK

Poland may demand $1trn from Germany over Second World War impact, nationalist leader says

Germany’s government has said it will rebuff any efforts from Warsaw to seek recompense

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Poland seeks €1.3 trillion from Germany in reparations for Nazi occupation

Poland's government on Thursday estimated the financial cost of World War II losses to be 1.3 trillion euros and said it would "ask Germany to negotiate these reparations".

France 24

Germany: Issue of WW2 reparations is closed

The question of reparations has been concluded, a spokesperson for Germany's foreign ministry said on Thursday after Poland estimated its World War Two losses caused by Germany at 6.2 trillion zlotys and said it would demand reparations.

Reuters

Stay or return home? Tough choice for Ukrainian refugees as school year starts

Ukrainian children streamed into new schools across central Europe for the first time on Thursday, staying abroad after others returned home to familiar classrooms and the dangers of war.

Reuters

Poland demands $1.3 trillion war reparations from Germany

Poland’s top politician says that the government will seek equivalent of $1.3 trillion in reparations from Germany for the Nazis’ World War II invasion and occupation of his country

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Gorbachev played a positive role, but 'under duress', Walesa says

Mikhail Gorbachev, the last Soviet leader, played a positive role in ending the Cold War, but he did it "under duress", as Communism was already disintegrating, former Polish president and Solidarity trade union leader Lech Walesa said on Thursday.

Reuters

Poland estimates WW2 losses caused by Germany at $6.2 trillion, says ruling party boss

Poland estimates its World War Two losses caused by Germany at $6.2 trillion, the leader of the country's ruling nationalists Jaroslaw Kaczynski said on Thursday, as he said the country would officially demand reparations.

Reuters

Poland puts its WW2 losses at $1.3 trillion, demands German reparations

Poland estimates its World War Two losses caused by Germany at 6.2 trillion zlotys ($1.32 trillion), the leader of the country's ruling nationalists said on Thursday, and he said Warsaw would officially demand reparations.

Reuters

Statues Topple as Europe Purges Communist Monuments

In the Latvian capital of Riga, an obelisk that soared high above a park to commemorate the Soviet Army’s capture of that nation in 1944 was toppled last week. It crashed into a pond to the cheers of those watching. Days earlier in Estonia, a replica of a Soviet tank…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Statues topple as Europe purges communist monuments

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has led to a renewed push to topple the last remaining monuments to the Soviet army that remained in Europe

The Independent UK

EU Split over Russia Visa Ban, Weighs Ukraine Army Training

European Union nations were divided Tuesday over whether to slap a broad visa ban on Russian citizens, torn between a desire to ramp up pressure on President Vladimir Putin and concern about punishing people who may not even support his war on Ukraine. The 27-nation EU already tightened visa restrictions…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Factbox-Europe's alternatives if Russia cuts off gas supply

LONDON - The Nord Stream 1 pipeline that transports Russian gas to Germany will undergo maintenance from Aug. 31-Sept. 2, prompting concerns about supply to Europe if the outage is extended.

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Mateusz Zukowski makes Lech Poznan vow after leaving Rangers

MATEUSZ ZUKOWSKI insists he has returned to Poland as a better player and person after leaving Rangers and clinching a loan deal with Lech Poznan.

InsideEVs

NIO ET7 Prototypes Spotted Testing In Poland

This week we found in our inbox photos of two camouflaged NIO ET7 prototypes, spotted in Szczecin, Poland.

Reuters

European judges challenge EU approval of Poland's recovery plan

European judges' associations challenged in European Union's General Court a decision to approve Poland's recovery and resilience plan, they said in a statement on Sunday.

Glasgow Live

Rangers transfer exit approaching as defender closes in on move to Poland after limited minutes

The Light Blues signed him in January but already an exit could be on the cards as he looks to build his senior experience with a stint away from the Premiership.

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The Independent UK

Poles, Czechs vow to protect Slovak airspace as MiGs retired

Poland and Czechia have signed an agreement to protect Slovak airspace as Slovakia gives up its old Soviet-made MiG-29 jets

Reuters

Slovakia's neighbours to patrol its skies, freeing MiG jets for Ukraine

Slovakia signed a deal on Saturday under which fellow NATO states the Czech Republic and Poland will police its skies as Bratislava withdraws its Soviet-made MiG-29s from service, potentially freeing up the old jets to send to Ukraine.

Reuters

In Poland, where coal is king, homeowners queue for days to buy fuel

In Poland's late summer heat, dozens of cars and trucks line up at the Lubelski Wegiel Bogdanka coal mine, as householders fearful of winter shortages wait for days and nights to stock up on heating fuel in queues reminiscent of communist times.

Reuters

South Korea, Poland sign $5.8 billion tank, howitzer contract

Two South Korean companies have signed a $5.76 billion contract with Poland to export tanks and howitzers, Seoul's arms procurement agency said on Saturday, after Warsaw agreed to ramp up arms imports amid tensions with Russia.

Daily Record

Champions League ticket rush as Celtic rivals Shakhtar Donetsk 'amazed' by huge Polish support

The Hoops side made the journey to Poland to take on the Ukraine side amid the continuing conflict with Russia.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Poland Striker Milik Joins Juventus on Loan from Marseille

Poland striker Arkadiusz Milik has joined Juventus on a one-year loan from Ligue 1 side Olympique Marseille, the Serie A club said on Friday. Juventus said the deal included an option to buy for seven million euros ($6.98 million), payable in three years, with further performance-related add-ons worth two million…

Daily Record

Flight passenger shares video of terrifying moment plane window cracks

TikTok user Tristan was on flying a Poland Airlines flight from Warsaw to New York when the incident occurred.

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