A former Polish government official and close associate of former Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki appeared in a London court to challenge extradition over corruption charges linked to contracts for power generators supplied to Ukraine. Full story: tvpworld.com/89061150/

NATO’s interceptions of Russian jets and drones are no longer enough to deter Moscow’s provocations, military experts warn, calling on the Alliance to consider tougher measures – including shooting down intruding aircraft – after repeated airspace violations over Estonia and Poland. Read more⤵️

Russia has come up with a plan to interfere in the upcoming parliamentary elections in Moldova, disrupting the country's path toward European Union membership, according to Bloomberg.

NATO member Poland will not hesitate to shoot down objects that violate its airspace and pose a threat, but will take a more cautious approach to situations that are less clear-cut, PM Donald Tusk said.

Polish Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz has announced that the militaries of Poland and Sweden have begun the first-ever Gotland Sentry exercises. He also added that the drills are a result of the defense cooperation agreement signed between the two parties earlier this month.

Russian energy giant Gazprom has sold its stake in NIS, Serbia’s largest oil and gas company, after the firm was added to a U.S. sanctions watchlist. Learn more ⤵

Ukraine has unveiled an underwater drone that can hit targets up to 2,000 kilometers away with a 5,000-kilogram warhead.

Moldovan law enforcement carried out scores of raids over alleged Russian-backed efforts to destabilize the country, police said, ahead of a parliamentary election which officials believe the Kremlin is trying to influence through meddling. Read more ⤵️

Over 15,000 conscripted soldiers have died under Russia’s ongoing partial mobilization program since the start of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Poland and Sweden have launched their first bilateral military exercise, aimed at testing rapid deployment capabilities “for the security of the Baltic Sea.” Read more ⤵️

Poland’s Culture Minister has said the country should not take part in the Eurovision Song Contest if Israel is allowed to compete, adding to growing calls across Europe to boycott the event over the ongoing conflict in Gaza.

The European Union is readying its 19th package of sanctions against Russia, targeting the energy and banking sectors, but, in a move that has drawn criticism from Kyiv, it has stopped short of banning Russian citizens from entering the bloc. Learn more ⤵️

Krakow’s Old Town has been named the most beautiful in Europe by bespoke travel portal Tourlane.

Heavy rains battered France’s southeast on the weekend, causing a power outage to around 10 thousand homes and leading the Marseille airport to reroute a dozen flights to other cities.

The U.S. is moving to ensure its easing of sanctions on Belarus’s national airline Belavia does not give Russian carriers a backdoor to critical spare parts. Learn more ⤵️

Tens of thousands gathered on Sunday in Arizona’s State Farm Stadium to attend a memorial for the popular murdered conservative speaker Charlie Kirk.

With European car-free day celebrated on September 22, a number of Polish cities are offering free rides on public transportation. Discounts and special deals will also be available for bike-sharing users and train travelers.

More than half of Poles support reinstating mandatory military service, a new survey has shown, as war in neighboring Ukraine keeps defense high on the public agenda.

A Russian morning attack on Ukraine's southeastern city of Zaporizhzhia killed three people and wounded two more, officials said on Monday. Read more ⤵️

Some of Europe's biggest airports battled to restore normal operations after hackers disrupted automatic check-in systems, with Brussels asking airlines to cancel half of Monday's departures due to persistent problems.

The United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia have recognized Palestine as an independent state, joining a growing list of countries in response to Israel’s ongoing military campaign in Gaza.

U.S. President Donald Trump has pledged to defend Poland and the Baltic states if Russia continues to escalate tensions in the region. His remarks come after a series of recent airspace violations involving Russian aircraft and drones.

Germany sent fighter jets to track a Russian military aircraft which had entered neutral airspace above the Baltic Sea, the country’s air force has said.

A 128,000-piece Lego replica of a Czech royal crown has been unveiled in Prague to mark 25 years since the iconic Danish company first opened a factory in the country.

Austrian oil, gas and, chemicals group OMV has fired an executive over allegations of spying for Russia, and a Russian diplomat has been summoned to the Foreign Ministry in Vienna over the affair, news magazine Profil is reporting.

Europe cannot afford to wait until 2030 to prepare for potential conflict with Russia, according to Rostyslav Khotin, an analyst with Radio Free Europe.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that “Russia must feel the consequences of what it is doing” as the country was hit by another wave of drone strikes overnight.

More drone fragments were found in Poland on Sunday morning. The elements were discovered and reported by local mushroom pickers.

Poland claims its first medal at the World Championships as Maria Żodzik jumps to a personal best, securing the silver medal in the women's high jump on the final day of the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo and setting a new personal record of 2 meters.

Mushroom pickers stumbled across what appears to be parts of a drone in a forest in east-central Poland, several days after a large Russian drone incursion shook the country.

Tennis superstar Iga Świątek wins it all in the final of the WTA 500 tournament in Seoul! After a fierce battle, the Polish player defeated Russia's Ekaterina Alexandrova 1–6, 7–6, 7–5.

Poland has rounded off a successful World Jigsaw Puzzle Championships in Spain, by taking top spot in both the individual and pairs categories.

U.S. President Donald Trump expressed disappointment in European countries that continue purchasing oil from Russia. He made the comments while discussing his future support for Europe in its efforts to fight the Russian war machine threatening Ukraine.

Estonia, the Czech Republic, and Lithuania have urged NATO to adopt a stronger response to Russian airspace violations, including the option of shooting down Russian jets that breach the alliance's borders.

British Typhoon fighter jets have flown over Poland, in their first NATO air defense mission, following the violation of Polish airspace by Russian drones last week.

A farmer in Poland’s northern town of Korsze has found a drone near his property, which officials say could be the last of the Russian drones that breached Polish airspace last week.

The Lithuanian defense minister has called on NATO to take a tougher stance against Moscow’s airspace violations, suggesting that Russian jets breaching alliance borders could be shot down.

Russia’s Defense Ministry has denied violating Estonian airspace – saying its fighter planes flew over neutral waters of the Baltic Sea.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called for a joint air defense effort with Poland and Romania to counter Russian drones, as Moscow continues to probe NATO’s defenses.

Polish police have arrested two Belarusian men who allegedly threatened a Nigerian taxi driver with a gun and tried to force him to lower his fare.

After a tough battle, the Polish volleyball team defeated Canada 3–1 and advanced to the quarter-finals of the Volleyball Men's World Championship.

The United States has begun suspending sales of certain weapons systems, including Patriot air defenses, to European allies, citing limited supply and the need to prioritize U.S. military requirements.

Polish archaeologists have uncovered a decoration made from beetle shells in a 2,500-year-old urn belonging to a child, marking the first clear evidence of insects used as adornment in prehistoric Europe.

The body of Alexander Tyunin, a top Russian businessman, has been found on the outskirts of Moscow, adding to a growing series of mysterious deaths among senior executives.

“It’s time Hungary designated Antifa as a terrorist organization,” the country’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has said. He added that Budapest wants to follow in Washington’s footsteps, which had earlier announced a crackdown on the anti-fascist group.

Britain’s MI6 foreign spy service will use a dark web portal - Silent Courier - to recruit agents to spy on Russia and elsewhere. The portal will also act as a recruitment tool for potential agents who want to offer their own services to spy on their homeland.

A rare migratory bird from northern and eastern Asia has been spotted in Poland for only the second time in over 35 years.

Iga Świątek has stormed into the final of the rain-hit Korea Open, defeating Barbora Krejcikova in the quarter-finals and Maya Joint in the semi-finals to book a title clash with either Katerina Siniakova or Ekaterina Alexandrova.

Two Polish soldiers have been killed in a tragic accident during night parachute training in the United States, Poland's General Command of the Armed Forces has announced.

Poland’s Border Guard has foiled a covert attempt by four migrants to illegally cross into the country from Belarus through a tunnel dug under a border barrier.