Poland

Poland, officially the Republic of Poland, is a country located in Central Europe, covering an area of 312,696 km of land. It has a population of nearly 38.5 million people. The capital of Poland is Warsaw, and other major cities include Krakow, Lodz, and Gdansk.

90% of people in Poland identify as Christian, with 6% of people saying they do not identify with any religion, 3% choosing not to answer and only 1% of people belonging to various other religions.

Poland was once home to over 3 million Jews, 90% of whom were killed in the Holocaust, along with another 1.8-2.8 million ethnic Poles. After the war, the Soviet Union instituted a new communist government in Poland which ruled from 1947-1989.

Today, Poland is a developed market and is the sixth-largest economy in the European Union, of which it is a member. 

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Bottle with flammable liquids thrown at Warsaw synagogue, Polish police reports

An unidentified individual threw a bottle with flammable liquids at a synagogue in Warsaw, sparking condemnation from Polish leaders; no injuries reported.

By REUTERS
01/05/2024

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Nine years after his death, when McCabe was 18, she inherited part of his proud stamp collection.

By SHIRA LI BARTOV/JTA
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24/04/2024

Pro-Palestinian demonstrator is removed from Warsaw Ghetto Uprising commemoration in Poland

During the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising ceremony, a lone protester briefly displayed a Palestinian flag, amid global pro-Palestinian sentiment and diplomatic tensions.

By PHILISSA CRAMER/JTA
20/04/2024

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Despite widespread media coverage and public demonstrations, the survey found that the majority of respondents in four European countries did not react actively to the conflict.

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The text highlights diplomatic talks between Poland and Israel on counterterrorism and the need for diplomatic engagement with Palestinians, with Israel urging Poland to fulfill its commitment.

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Criminal charges could be filed against former government officials as a result of the probe.

01/04/2024
Małgorzata Jarovka-Krzemkowska

800-year-old toy horse found among trove of ancient Polish artifacts

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The Ministry said that the decision was taken following a review of the contents and aims of the voyage along with its security needs.

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