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Jun 16 2026TECHNOLOGY

Small Laser Drones Help Ukraine Fight Big Threats

Lithuanian makers are stepping up to fill a gap in Ukraine’s drone gear. A company called Aktyvus Photonics is making its tiny laser‑targeting kits lighter and cheaper. The new model fits in a hand, weighs only 200 grams, and can be used with small drones that Ukraine already flies. The fir

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Jun 07 2026POLITICS

How Lithuania’s Political Shake-up Could Reshape its Future

Lithuania’s ruling Social Democrats have decided to kick out Nemunas Dawn, a smaller coalition partner with a controversial past, after its leader got in legal trouble for spreading hate online. Instead, they’re eyeing a shift toward a more moderate party called For Lithuania to keep their fragile m

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Jun 03 2026POLITICS

Lithuania’s U. S. Troop Future: A Pause in the Pipeline

Lithuania’s defence minister said that whether U. S. soldiers will stay in the country is still being examined, even though Washington has promised new groups soon. The U. S. is pulling back thousands of troops from Germany and Poland because the Trump administration has clashed with NATO allies

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May 30 2026POLITICS

Poland Questions a High Honor for Ukraine’s President

Poland is rethinking its highest award for Ukraine’s leader after a naming dispute stirred old tensions. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy earned Poland’s Order of the White Eagle in 2023 for standing strong alongside Poland during tough times. But now, Poland’s president wants a review after Zelenskiy

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May 25 2026CRIME

False alarms put Poland on high alert after hoax call targets official's home

Poland has seen a rise in fake emergency calls recently, including one over the weekend that sent firefighters to a Gdańsk apartment linked to a relative of the country's president. Prime Minister Donald Tusk called the incident part of a worrying trend, where people deliberately waste emergency ser

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May 04 2026POLITICS

Poland confident about Patriot missile delivery delays

Poland's defense minister made it clear this weekend that no signs point to delays in the country’s Patriot missile system deliveries. While other European nations like the UK, Lithuania, and Estonia are being warned to expect long hold-ups in American weapon shipments due to the ongoing war in Iran

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Apr 28 2026POLITICS

Poland’s New Tax Plan: Balancing Budgets and Fuel Prices

Poland is planning a new tax on oil companies that will help smooth out the recent cuts to fuel taxes and VAT. The Finance Ministry said this move is part of a larger effort to keep the country on track with the European Union’s budget rules. The goal is to avoid falling into an excessive deficit si

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Apr 18 2026POLITICS

Poland’s crypto debate: money, politics, and outside influences

Poland’s current government has accused a Warsaw-based crypto exchange of quietly bankrolling nationalist politicians and events tied to Russia. In a recent speech to lawmakers, Prime Minister Donald Tusk said the company, Zondacrypto, used cash linked to Russian mafia and intelligence networks to s

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Jan 25 2026BUSINESS

Poland's Changing Views on the Euro: A Strong Economy Shifts Priorities

Poland's economy is booming, and this success is making the country reconsider its plans to adopt the euro. The finance minister, Andrzej Domanski, recently shared that Poland is in no rush to join the euro zone. This shift in perspective comes as Poland's economic performance has surpassed many of

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Dec 30 2025POLITICS

Poland Takes Small Step for Same-Sex Couples

Poland's government has given the green light to a new bill that could change things for couples living together. This bill is about "cohabitation contracts" and it's a big deal because it could help same-sex couples get some rights in a country that hasn't been very welcoming to them. The prime mi

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