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Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk speaks to reporters in Dabrowka, Poland, during a visit to Poland's border with Russia on Saturday Nov. 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Czarek Sokolowski)
Poland’s prime minister visits defensive fortifications on border with Russia
Poland’s prime minister has traveled to his country’s border with the Russian region of Kaliningrad to inspect progress in the construction of military fortifications.
 
A view of migrants behind the metal barrier border that Poland has erected along the border with Belarus, in Bialowieza Forest, on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. Poland says neighboring Belarus and its main supporter Russia are behind a surging push by migrants in Belarus toward the European Union. (AP Photo/Czarek Sokolowski)
Why Poland says Russia and Belarus are weaponizing migration to benefit Europe’s far-right
Poland says neighboring Belarus and its main supporter and ally Russia are behind a recent surge in migrants from Belarus toward the European Union. The accusation comes as the 27-country bloc prepares to hold elections that start on Thursday.
 
Ola Kozak, 11, sits at the table where she used to do her homework at the family home in Warsaw, Poland, Friday April 5, 2024. Ola is happy that Poland's government has ordered strict limits on the amount of homework that teachers can impose on the lower grades, starting in April. Julian enjoyed doing his homework. (AP Photo/Czarek Sokolowski)
Poland’s kids rejoice over new rules against homework. Teachers and parents aren’t so sure
Many kids in Poland are rejoicing over strict limits imposed by the government on the amount of homework. Teachers and parents aren’t so sure. The decree says teachers can’t give required homework to kids in the first to third grades.
 
Dancers of the WARSZAWIANKA ensemble of the University of Warsaw dance Poland's national polonaise dance in 18th century costumes during dress rehearsal in Warsaw, Poland, on Feb. 8, 2024. Once banned by rulers dispatched from Moscow, Poland's stately polonaise dance that nurtured the country's spirit even through the dark years of its partition is now honored by the United Nations' education and culture agency, UNESCO. (AP Photo/Czarek Sokolowski)
Once banned by communists, Poland’s stately 18th century dance garners UNESCO honors
Once banned by rulers dispatched from Moscow, Poland’s stately polonaise dance is now honored by UNESCO. The 18th century dance has been performed from aristocratic balls to village celebrations, inspiring composers the likes of J. S.
 
Polish servicemen attend a press conference of Poland's Minister of Defense, Mariusz Blaszczak, in Jarylowka, Poland, Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023. Minister Mariusz Blaszczak on Saturday met in Jarylowka with some of the troops recently deployed with their defense equipment close to the Belarus border. (AP Photo/Michal Dyjuk)
Polish minister says reinforcement at the border with Belarus is due to hostile rhetoric and actions
Poland’s defense minister says his country has increased the number of troops protecting its border with Belarus as a deterrent amid “destabilizing” actions by its pro-Russian neighbor.