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πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Poland has a president and a prime minister β€” but who actually has the power? This week’s POLAND, EXPLAINED breaks down who governs, who can block laws, and why the balance matters when the two offices clash. Read the full analysis πŸ‘‡
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πŸ•―οΈπŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Pray for KrakΓ³w. Pray for Poland. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims of today's tragic shooting in KrakΓ³w, their families, and everyone affected by this heartbreaking tragedy. May those who lost their lives rest in peace. πŸ–€πŸ™
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BREAKING: Suspect is Polish citizen - interior ministry official
BREAKING: First, an unconfirmed video shows the face of the perpetrator of the shooting in Krakow's Main Square. 5 dead, at least 10 injured, including 2 police officers.
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BREAKING: First, an unconfirmed video shows the face of the perpetrator of the shooting in Krakow's Main Square. 5 dead, at least 10 injured, including 2 police officers.
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BREAKING: Krakow shooting. The perpetrator killed by the Police. Well done Polish police πŸ‘πŸ‘Œ
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🚨 BREAKING: Fatalities have been reported following a shooting in the historic centre of Kraków, according to local reports. Emergency services, including an air ambulance, responded to the scene as authorities investigate the incident. More details to follow.
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5 dead, at least 10 injured following shooting in Krakow, media report.
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BREAKING: 5 dead, 10 injured in Krakow's Main Square shooting, police inform.
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BREAKING: Terror attack on the Main Square in Krakow, Poland. At least 2 people killed after a man opened fire from a car, local media report.
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BREAKING: Police report the perpetrator of the KrakΓ³w Main Square shooting has been arrested.
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BREAKING: Shooting in KrakΓ³w. 2 feared dead, local media report.
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🚨 BREAKING πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Two people are reportedly dead and several others injured after a shooting near KrakΓ³w's historic Main Market Square. Witnesses describe gunfire from a vehicle. Police and emergency services are at the scene. Casualty figures and the circumstances remain under investigation.
🚨 BREAKING: Fatalities have been reported following a shooting in the historic centre of Kraków, according to local reports. Emergency services, including an air ambulance, responded to the scene as authorities investigate the incident. More details to follow.
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πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Poland is calling for Cold War-style deterrence against AI-powered cyberattacks. Deputy PM Krzysztof Gawkowski warns attacks on Poland could increase tenfold in 2027 and says Europe must respond more firmly to threats against critical infrastructure.
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πŸ‡΅πŸ‡±πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Poland and South Korea have begun building a major guided-rocket factory in western Poland. The plant will manufacture 80km-range rockets for Poland's Homar-K launchers. 🏭 Over 60 buildings πŸ‘· More than 250 jobs planned πŸš€ First rockets expected in 2029 πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Full-scale production planned from 2030 A major step towards producing advanced military ammunition on Polish soil.
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πŸ‡«πŸ‡·πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± France will take responsibility for air defence around Poland's RzeszΓ³w-Jasionka airport from 1 January 2027. The airport is a vital NATO logistics hub for military aid to Ukraine. French air-defence systems will operate alongside allied Patriot batteries, as NATO countries continue sharing responsibility for protecting the facility.
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πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Poland has warned European allies against negotiating with Russia without involving Eastern Europe. Foreign Minister RadosΕ‚aw Sikorski says countries bordering Russia and Ukraine must have a voice in decisions affecting European security. His warning comes ahead of new US-mediated peace talks in Abu Dhabi.
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πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Three German soldiers were taken to hospital after two Bundeswehr trucks collided on Poland's A4 motorway near WrocΕ‚aw. Polish military police said the vehicles failed to maintain a safe following distance.
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πŸ‡΅πŸ‡±πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ί OFFICIAL: The European Commission has confirmed Poland qualifies to seek another year's exemption from the EU migration solidarity mechanism. Brussels cited Poland's support for Ukrainian refugees and pressure on its eastern border. A full exemption would mean no relocation or financial contributions in 2027.
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